Walton Goggins is an American actor. He has starred in various television series, including The Shield, Justified, Vice Principals, The Righteous Gemstones, Invincible, Fallout, and The White Lotus. He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Justified and The White Lotus, and for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Fallout. He starred in and co-produced the Academy Award–winning short film The Accountant. Goggins has also featured in feature films, such as Predators, Lincoln, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Tomb Raider, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
He was born on the 10th of November 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
| Birth Name | Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. |
| Nickname | Walton |
| Date of Birth | 10th of November 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Filmmaker |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Goggins attended Lithia Springs High School in Georgia nd attended Georgia Southern University for a year. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to pursue acting.
Family Details
- Father – Walton Sanders Goggins Sr.
- Mother – Janet Long
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Walton Goggins has dated –
- Nadia Conners (2011 – Present) – In August 2011, Goggins married filmmaker Nadia Conners and they have a son together.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Goggins is best known for his powerful portrayal of Shane Vendrell in the critically acclaimed crime drama The Shield. He earned widespread recognition and praise for playing the charismatic outlaw Boyd Crowder in Justified, a role that showcased his exceptional acting range. Goggins gained further popularity for his darkly comedic performance as Lee Russell in HBO’s Vice Principals. He is also widely loved for his scene-stealing role as Uncle Baby Billy Freeman in The Righteous Gemstones. In film, he has appeared in major Quentin Tarantino projects including Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight. Overall, he is celebrated as one of television’s most versatile and compelling character actors, known for portraying complex and morally ambiguous roles.
Television Debut
In 1989–1992, Walton made his television debut in In the Heat of the Night as Football Teammate / Darrell / Robbie Jeffries / Garth Warkins.
Film Debut
In 1992, Cannon made his feature film debut in Mr. Saturday Night as Shaky Kid.
Walton Goggins Net worth
Walton Goggins has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – waltongogginsbonafide
Some Lesser Known Facts About Walton Goggins
- Walton was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He was raised in Lithia Springs, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta,
- Goggins moved to Los Angeles at nineteen, working at LA Fitness and a valet parking business while taking acting classes and auditioning.
- After starring in a few roles in Georgia, he met Ray McKinnon while filming Murder in Mississippi. Goggins played Shane Vendrell in the FX drama series The Shield.
- He formed the production company Ginny Mule Pictures, which produced four films: The Accountant (a short film which won an Academy Award for Live Action Short Film), Chrystal (Sundance Dramatic Competition), Randy and the Mob, and That Evening Sun (which won the South by Southwest Special Jury Prize).
- Goggins has starred in various television series, including Justified (2010–2015), Vice Principals (2016–2017), The Righteous Gemstones (2019–2025), Invincible (2021–present), Fallout (2024–present), and The White Lotus (2025).
- He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Justified and The White Lotus, and for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Fallout.
- Walton has also featured in feature films, such as Predators (2010), Lincoln, Django Unchained (both 2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Tomb Raider, and Ant-Man and the Wasp (all 2018).
- In 2020, Goggins voiced part of the true crime podcast Deep Cover: The Drug Wars.
- He was cast as Jay Whittle / The Hero in the Amazon Prime Video comedy miniseries I’m a Virgo.
- In 2024, he played Cooper Howard / The Ghoul in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Fallout, and Peter Tomarken in The Luckiest Man in America, based on an actual incident involving a contestant on the Tomarken-hosted game show Press Your Luck.
- Goggins joined the ensemble cast for the third season of the anthology series The White Lotus.
- In 2025, the actor designed a series of active eyewear which he promoted in a co-branded commercial with GoDaddy that aired during Super Bowl LIX. This was his first appearance in a Super Bowl commercial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Walton Goggins?
He is an American actor, producer, and filmmaker, widely acclaimed for his intense screen presence, eccentric characters, and ability to portray morally complex roles across television and film.
What is the real name of Walton Goggins?
His real name is Walton Sanders Goggins Jr..
What is the age of Walton Goggins?
He is 45 years old (10th of November 1971).
What is Walton Goggins Height?
The Height of Walton is 1.78 m (5′10”).
What is Walton Goggins Weight?
The Weight of Goggins is 78 kg (172 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Walton Goggins?
He has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Walton Goggins Famous?
He is best known for portraying Shane Vendrell in The Shield, Boyd Crowder in Justified, Lee Russell in Vice Principals, and Uncle Baby Billy Freeman in The Righteous Gemstones. He is widely praised for bringing depth, charisma, and unpredictability to villainous and anti-hero roles.