Born smack in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, Walton Goggins popped into this wild world on November 10, 1971. Now, if you don’t know him by name, you’ve for sure seen his face—he’s one of those guys who just owns every scene he’s in. Goggins is an actor and a producer, but honestly, “actor” feels like an understatement for someone who’s brought to life so many offbeat, unforgettable characters. He’s the dude who nailed Boyd Crowder in “Justified” (2010)—yeah, the one with that killer Southern drawl and a grin that could either charm you or get you shot. And then there’s “The Hateful Eight” (2015); Goggins showed up, threw down, and proved he could go toe-to-toe with Tarantino regulars without breaking a sweat. Oh, and don’t forget “Predators” (2010). He’s made a career of playing men you don’t forget, even if you’re only with them for a couple of hours. On the personal side, Goggins has had a bit of a journey. He married Nadia Conners in July 2011—yep, they’re still together—and they’ve got one kid. Before that, he was married to Leanne Goggins. It’s not all red carpets and movie sets; the guy’s had his share of ups and downs, just like anyone else. All in all, Walton Goggins isn’t just another Hollywood face. He brings grit, humor, and a certain something you just can’t fake. If he’s in it, you know you’re in for a ride.
So, Walton Goggins almost passed on playing Boyd Crowder in Justified back in 2010. He straight-up worried the character would just reinforce tired old Southern stereotypes—can’t blame him, really. But at the last minute, he decided to do the pilot anyway, even though the original plan was to kill Boyd off at the end. Wild, right? But here’s where things take a twist: people loved him. Like, test audiences went nuts for Boyd. The feedback was so strong that the folks behind the scenes totally changed course and reshot the ending, letting Boyd live instead. That’s why Goggins ended up sticking around as one of the show’s most memorable recurring characters. Funny how a role that almost didn’t happen ended up being such a huge part of Justified’s vibe. Sometimes TV magic is just about rolling the dice—and letting the audience decide who gets to stick around.
referencennA character’s life isn’t just bookended by “action” and “cut”—it’s all the messy, fascinating stuff in between. The quiet moments, the awkward silences, the tiny gestures nobody else notices. That’s where the real story hides. You ever watch someone on screen just breathing, thinking, maybe fidgeting with their hands? Feels more real than any big speech. Movies that nail this kind of vibe, they let you see a whole universe packed into a single look or sigh. Suddenly, you’re not just watching someone play pretend—you’re watching someone actually exist, with secrets and dreams and regrets. All the stuff they never say out loud. It’s that living, breathing space between the big scenes that makes a character unforgettable, you know? The camera might stop rolling, but you just know their story keeps rolling on, way after the credits.
November 10, 1971
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Yes, Augustus Goggins
Walton Sanders Goggins Sr and Surekha
53 years old