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Walton Sanders Goggins Jr., born on November 10, 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama, is an acclaimed American actor. Raised in Lithia Springs, Georgia, he graduated from Lithia Springs High School and briefly attended Georgia Southern University.

His early life was marked by a nontraditional upbringing, surrounded by strong Southern women, which he credits for shaping his open and communicative nature. He moved to Los Angeles, where he worked various jobs, including valet parking, before meeting Ray McKinnon while filming Murder in Mississippi. This meeting led to a fruitful collaboration, including the Academy Award-winning short film The Accountant.

His career took off with his role as Shane Vendrell in the FX drama series The Shield. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Boyd Crowder in Justified, a role that was initially meant to be short-lived but was extended due to positive audience reception. His versatility as an actor is evident in his performances in various television series, including Vice Principals, The Righteous Gemstones, and the upcoming Fallout.

He has also made a mark in films, with notable roles in Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Lincoln, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Full Name Walton Goggins
Other Name Walton Sanders Goggins Jr.
Gender Male
Profession Actor
Date of Birth 10-November-1971 (53 years)
Birth Location Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

In his personal life, he experienced tragedy when his first wife, Leanne Kaun, passed away in 2004. He later married filmmaker Nadia Conners in 2011, and they have a son named Augustus. Walton Goggins is known for his love of photography and travel, often sharing glimpses of his adventures on social media. He has a passion for storytelling, which is evident in his work both in front of and behind the camera.

His career is decorated with numerous awards and nominations. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Justified and later for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Fallout.

He won the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Vice Principals and the Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year for The Hateful Eight.

Some of his best movies include Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Lincoln, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Tomb Raider.

Augustus
Son
Sandy Goggins
Brother
Walton Sanders Goggins, Sr.
Father
Janet Long
Mother
Nadia Conners ​ ​(m. 2011)
Spouse
Leanne Kaun ​ ​(m. 2001; died 2004)
Spouse

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