Walton Goggins is an acclaimed American actor who gained prominence for his roles in various television series and films.
His notable performances include Shane Vendrell in The Shield, Boyd Crowder in Justified and Lee Russell in Vice Principals.
Goggins credits include significant roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight.
In addition to acting, he has co-produced the Academy Award-winning short film The Accountant and is involved in various philanthropic efforts.
Siblings
Walton has one sibling named Sandy Goggins.
While Walton is known for career as an actor and producer, not much is known about Sandy who has chosen to keep her life private.
Career
Goggins began his career in the early 1990s with small roles in productions filmed in Georgia, such as Murder in Mississippi and In the Heat of the Night.
His breakthrough came with the FX series The Shield, where he portrayed Shane Vendrell, a corrupt police officer.
This role established him as a significant talent in the industry. Goggins continued to gain acclaim for his portrayal of Boyd Crowder in Justified (2010–2015), a character originally intended to die in the pilot but became a fan favorite.
Goggins has appeared in notable films including Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and various roles in the Tomb Raider and Ant-Man franchises.
His recent projects include starring roles in Amazon’s I’m a Virgo and Fallout.
Additionally, Goggins co-founded Ginny Mule Pictures, producing award-winning films like The Accountant, which won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Awards and accolades
Goggins has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, reflecting his talent and versatility as an actor.
He has been nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Awards: once in 2011 for Justified in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor and again in 2024 for Fallout as Outstanding Lead Actor.
In addition to his Emmy nominations, Goggins won the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2018 for his role in The Righteous Gemstones.
He has also received additional nominations from the Critics Choice Awards in 2020 and prior years for various roles.
Goggins has been recognized by the Satellite Awards, where he was nominated multiple times, including for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series and Best Actor in a Motion Picture Made for Television.
In 2015, he won Ensemble of the Year at the Hollywood Film Awards for his work in The Hateful Eight.
As a producer, Goggins won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for The Accountant in 2001.
Personal life
Goggins is currently married to filmmaker Nadia Conners.
The couple tied the knot in August 2011 and welcomed their son, Augustus Goggins, in February 2011, just six months before their marriage.
Prior to his marriage to Nadia, Goggins was married to Leanne Goggins (née Kaun) from 2001 until her death in 2004.
Leanne was known for her work as a dog trainer and had a significant impact on Goggins’ life during their time together.
Her passing left a lasting impression on him, as they were married for a few years before her untimely demise at the age of 37.
With Nadia, Goggins has continued to build a family life, balancing his successful acting career with his role as a father.
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