John Walsh

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John Walsh

Born December 26, 1945 · Auburn, New York, USA (age 80)

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…

Known For

The 4th FloorThe 4th Floor · 1999
The 4th Floor
★ 5.71999
MovieHorrorMystery
A woman inherits a rent-controlled apartment and is terrorized by a neighbor.
Safety Patrol!Safety Patrol! · 1998
Safety Patrol!
★ 4.81998
MovieFamilyComedy
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 another school because his old school would not let him become part of their Safety Patrol. But his new school does let him on the Safety Patrol.
The Safe Side - Stranger SafetyThe Safe Side - Stranger Safety · 2005
The Safe Side - Stranger Safety
2005
Movie
Julie Clark and John Walsh have created The Safe Side to give kids a super-fun way to learn important safety information, and to provide parents with simple and engaging ways to discuss this subject with their children. This Emmy-Award-winning, laugh-out-loud show teaches kids how to avoid dangerous situations with people they DON'T KNOW and those they KINDA KNOW. Full of important HOT TIPS that are presented with humor, STRANGER SAFETY will empower your child to make super-smart decisions. Perfect for elementary school-aged kids!
Special BulletinSpecial Bulletin · 1983
Special Bulletin
★ 7.01983
MovieTV MovieDrama
An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.
If Looks Could KillIf Looks Could Kill · 1996
If Looks Could Kill
★ 3.31996
MovieDramaCrime
The true story of John Hawkins as featured on America's Most Wanted.
Mafia DoctorMafia Doctor · 2003
Mafia Doctor
★ 5.72003
MovieDramaTV Movie
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 way of intervening. Now a brilliant, successful cardiac surgeon, Frank seems to have it all, except for one terrible secret: Before he swore to save lives and do no harm, Frank took another oath... to mob boss Nicola Delarusso (Paul Sorvino), who paid his way through medical school in exchange for absolute loyalty. And when Delarusso demands payment in full Frank suffers a crisis of conscience that could cost him his job, his wife... and his life!
Back StabBack Stab · 1990
Back Stab
★ 4.81990
MovieCrimeThriller
An architect goes to bed with a seductive stranger only to awaken beside the corpse of his boss.
AmazonsAmazons · 1984
Amazons
★ 5.01984
MovieThrillerCrime
A cult of descendants of the Amazons plot to take control of mankind, but an inquisitive doctor might uncover their plans.

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The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of Disney · 1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
★ 6.91997
SeriesAnimationFamily
Walt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC in 1954. The show was broadcast weekly on one of the Big Three television networks until 1990, a 36-year span with only a two-year hiatus in 1984-85. The series was broadcast on Sunday for 25 of those years. From 1991 until 1997, the series aired infrequently. The program resumed a regular schedule in 1997 on the ABC fall schedule, coinciding with Disney's recent purchase of the network. From 1997 until 2008, the program aired regularly on ABC. Subsequently, ABC continued the series as an occasional special presentation.

John Walsh