Walton Goggins moved to Los Angeles at nineteen, supporting himself with jobs such as valet parking while taking acting classes and auditioning in order to begin a screen career. After early roles in Georgia he met Ray McKinnon, leading to their co-founding of Ginny Mule Pictures, which produced short and independent films including The Accountant. Goggins developed television work in recurring and main cast roles, and took supporting and character parts in feature films across genres. His working methods include adapting regional accent, balancing screen presence in both dramatic and comedic settings, and collaborating with creators like McKinnon.