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nomination with

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, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore, and

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. Walsh is the president of

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''. Walsh also was cast as an actor in '' The Master''.

Filmography

He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

;Miscellaneous crew ;As an actor ;As writer ;Second unit director or assistant director

Television

;As an actor

Awards and nominations

* Nominated:

- '' Manchester by the Sea''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Walsh, Kevin J. Living people Film producers from California 1975 births People from San Diego