John Walsh

John Walsh

John Edward Walsh Jr. (born December 26, 1945) is an American television personality, criminal investigator, victim rights advocate, as well as the host and creator of the TV show America's Most Wanted. Walsh is known for his anti-crime activism, becoming involved following the abduction and brutal murder of his son Adam in 1981 (he was their only child at the time). Convicted serial killer Ottis Toole confessed to Adam's murder, but was never convicted of the crime because evidence was reportedly lost and Toole later recanted his confession. In 2008, the late serial killer Ottis Toole was officially named as Adam's killer and the case was considered closed. John and Revé Walsh were portrayed by actors Daniel J. Travanti and JoBeth Williams in Adam, a 1983 NBC television film dramatizing the days following Adam's disappearance. The real Walshes appeared at the end of the broadcast to publicize photographs of other children who had vanished but were still missing. Later, a sequel called Adam: His Song Continues was produced and aired. Walsh's life story was also featured on The E! True Hollywood Story and Biography. After securing a deal with Fox, he launched America's Most Wanted in 1988. By that time, he was well known due to his son's murder and his subsequent actions to help missing and exploited children. America's Most Wanted was the longest-running crime reality show in Fox's history and contributed to the capture of more than 1,000 fugitives. Fox canceled the series in June 2011, but aired four specials during the 2011-12 season. Walsh also hosted his own daytime talk show, The John Walsh Show, which aired in syndication (mostly on NBC-owned and affiliated stations, as NBC produced the series) from 2002 to 2004. However, since America's Most Wanted was still on the air at the time, he found it difficult to host both shows at the same time, so he asked then-NBC president Jeff Zucker to release him from his contract. Zucker granted his request and cancelled The John Walsh Show. In 2003, John Walsh assisted in solving the Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart on an episode of America's Most Wanted, where Ed Smart showed the picture of Brian David Mitchell's "Emmanuel" appearance. Mitchell's stepchildren saw the episode, identified him, and called the show. This led to the rescue of Elizabeth Smart and the arrests of Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Ilene Barzee. He was the host of The Hunt with John Walsh, a successor to AMW, which debuted on July 13, 2014 on CNN. The Hunt was in turn succeeded by In Pursuit with John Walsh, which premiered in January 2019 on Investigation Discovery, and is co-hosted by his son Callahan. He is also the spokesperson for the American digital multicast network Justice Network. In October 2008, he was awarded the Operation Kids 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to protecting children and to raise funds for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which he co-founded with his wife. He was part-owner of the now defunct National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C. He has authored three books titled Tears of Rage (1997), No Mercy: The Host of America's Most Wanted Hunts the Worst Criminals of Our Time - In Shattering True Crime Cases (1999), and Public Enemies: The Host of America's Most Wanted Targets the Nation's Most Notorious Criminals (2001).

  • Title: John Walsh
  • Popularity: 3.842
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1945-12-26
  • Place of Birth: Auburn, New York, USA
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John Walsh Movies

  • 2012
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    She Made Them Do It

    She Made Them Do It

    6 2012 HD

    "She Made Them Do It" follows the twisted life of Sarah Pender, a charismatic, intelligent young woman who would become one of the country’s...

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  • 1998
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    Safety Patrol!

    Safety Patrol!

    4.4 1998 HD

    Scout Bozell has always dreamt of being on his school's Safety Patrol. The only reason he cannot join is because he is very clumsy. He's sent to...

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  • 2003
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    Mafia Doctor

    Mafia Doctor

    4.5 2003 HD

    Growing up poor on the streets of New Jersey, Frank Siena (Danny Nucci) has little hope of realizing his dream of becoming a doctor. But "fate" has a...

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  • 1991
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    Jesuit Joe

    Jesuit Joe

    6 1991 HD

    Canada, 1911. Narrated by a vulture, the story of Jesuit Joe, a mixed-race who belongs to a rebel Indian family, which have pay a lot for the defense...

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  • 1996
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    If Looks Could Kill

    If Looks Could Kill

    1 1996 HD

    The true story of John Hawkins as featured on America's Most Wanted.

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  • 1998
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    Wrongfully Accused

    Wrongfully Accused

    5.9 1998 HD

    Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered...

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  • 1999
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    The 4th Floor

    The 4th Floor

    5.7 1999 HD

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  • 1990
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    Back Stab

    Back Stab

    4.3 1990 HD

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  • 2005
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    The Safe Side - Stranger Safety

    The Safe Side - Stranger Safety

    1 2005 HD

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  • 1989
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    The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

    8.016 1989 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1996
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    KaBlam!

    KaBlam!

    7 1996 HD

    KaBlam! is a sketch comedy television series that ran from 1996 to 2000. It features a collection of short films in several different styles of...

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  • 2002
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    John Doe

    John Doe

    7.1 2002 HD

    John Doe tell the story of a man who wakes up naked on an island off the coast of Seattle, knowing everything in the world there is to...

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  • 1988
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    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.2 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 1997
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    The View

    The View

    4.421 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 1989
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    Cops

    Cops

    6.686 1989 HD

    Follow real-life law enforcement officers from various regions and departments of the United States armed with nothing but with cameras to capture...

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  • 1996
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    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.041 1996 HD

    E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known...

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  • 1996
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    Sniz and Fondue

    Sniz and Fondue

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1997
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    The Wonderful World of Disney

    The Wonderful World of Disney

    6.609 1997 HD

    Walt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The...

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  • 1970
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    AntiTV

    AntiTV

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2019
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    Tamron Hall

    Tamron Hall

    5.1 2019 HD

    Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining...

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  • 2014
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    The Hunt with John Walsh

    The Hunt with John Walsh

    6.6 2014 HD

    There are among the thousands of fugitives who avoid criminal prosecution in the United States every year. Find out more about these fugitives and...

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  • 2013
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    Cold Justice

    Cold Justice

    7.4 2013 HD

    From Executive Producer Dick Wolf, this true crime investigative series follows veteran prosecutor Kelly Siegler, and her rotating team of...

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  • 1992
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    Eek! The Cat

    Eek! The Cat

    6.8 1992 HD

    Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk....

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  • 1984
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    Celebrity

    Celebrity

    6 1984 HD

    Self-proclaimed faith healer T.J. Luther, movie star Mack Crawford and journalist Kleber Cantrell share a fateful reunion in a deserted Texas cabin...

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  • 2021
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    America's Most Wanted

    America's Most Wanted

    5.2 2021 HD

    Elizabeth Vargas breaks down some of the toughest cases in the pursuit of justice.

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  • 2019
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    In Pursuit with John Walsh

    In Pursuit with John Walsh

    7.5 2019 HD

    Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the...

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  • 1996
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    Forensic Files

    Forensic Files

    7.9 1996 HD

    Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find...

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  • 1996
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    Kenan & Kel

    Kenan & Kel

    8.1 1996 HD

    Set in Chicago, the show follows the kid-friendly misadventures of two high-school friends who are always scheming and dreaming. Kenan, who works at...

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  • 1988
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    America's Most Wanted

    America's Most Wanted

    7.9 1988 HD

    Presented by Walsh, the show profiles and assist law enforcement in the apprehension of fugitives wanted for numerous crimes, including murder, rape,...

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  • 1979
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    Knots Landing

    Knots Landing

    6.8 1979 HD

    The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

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  • 1970
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    Knots Landing

    Knots Landing

    7.5 1970 HD

    Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the...

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  • 1970
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    Knots Landing

    Knots Landing

    7.5 1970 HD

    Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the...

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