Michael Shannonscreen performanceMichael Shannon plays Walt Thrombey in Knives Out.
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FILM POSTER · Knives OutKnives Out (2019)
Walt Thrombey
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Walt Thrombey appears in Knives Out (2019), portrayed by Michael Shannon. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2019 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Walt Thrombey on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2019Main sequence runtime: 2h 11m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Walt Thrombey?
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Michael Shannonscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Walt Thrombey
Michael Shannon’s performance in Knives Out is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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