Walter Sobchak

Walter Sobchak is a fictional character in the movie The Big Lebowski. He is a Vietnam veteran, owns his own security business, and is a good bowler.

He carries a semi-automatic pistol and has an explosive temper. He curses frequently, and is impatient with his friend, Donny.

Walter is a highly effective street fighter, making use of whatever objects are at hand including a bowling bag, boom box, and his own teeth.

Walter is Jewish, though he was born Polish Catholic and converted when he married his ex-wife, Cynthia. He takes care of her dog, a Yorkshire terrier, when she goes on vacation with Marty Ackerman. The dog can't be boarded because it's a show dog, and it gets nervous and pulls out its fur. It has papers.