Walton Goggins is an American actor, producer, and filmmaker. He is best known for his standout performances in critically acclaimed series such as The Shield, Justified, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones. He starred in and co-produced the Academy Award–winning short film The Accountant. Goggins has also appeared in major films including Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Tomb Raider, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Birth Name
Walton Sanders Goggins Jr.
Nickname
Walton
Profession
Actor, Producer, Filmmaker
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Walton Goggins was born on the 10th of November 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Age
He’s currently 54 years old.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
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 2011, Goggins married filmmaker Nadia Conners. The couple has one son together.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
- In centimeters – 178 cm
- In meters – 178 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 78 kg
- In Pounds – 172 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 32-14-40
- Waist – 32 Inches
- Biceps – 14 Inches
- Chest – 40 Inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Goggins 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.
Television Debut
In 1989, 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
- Goggins was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Janet Long and Walton Sanders Goggins Sr. He lost his front teeth in a childhood baseball accident when hit by a baseball.
- Walton moved to Los Angeles with only a few hundred dollars to pursue acting. He struggled for years before landing his breakthrough role in 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).
- In 2018, Goggins played Lawrence in Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Mathias Vogel in Tomb Raider, and Sonny Burch in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
- 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.
- Goggins has become a prolific celebrity branding, including for WalMart and, in a Super Bowl ad spot, promoting GoDaddy and his own goggle glasses line.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Walton Goggins?
He is an American actor who played the spiritual criminal, Boyd Crowder, on FX Network’s series Justified. He has a recurring role on the HBO series The Righteous Gemstones. In 2015, he played Sheriff Chris Mannix in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight.
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 Educational Background?
He 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.
What is Walton Goggins Known For?
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.
What is the Net worth of Walton Goggins?
He has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2026.