Oliver Walker
Oliver Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1985 |
| Education | Arts Educational Schools London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Oliver Walker (born 23 September 1985) is a British actor, known for his role on the TV series Atlantis. He has also made guest appearances on Doctors, Holby City and Coronation Street, among others.
Career[edit]
In 2013, Walker was a key cast member of the fantasy show Atlantis aired on BBC One based on Greek myth and the mythological city Atlantis.[1] He played Heptarian, one of the series' antagonists, who plots along with the main villain, Pasiphaë.
Filmography[edit]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Trapped | Greg | |
| The Stitch | Man | Short film | |
| 2015 | Lake Placid vs. Anaconda | Deputy Ferguson | TV film |
| Viking Quest | Wolven | TV film | |
| Carpe Noctem | — | Short film | |
| Unreleased | Nicole & O.J. | Ron Goldman | Principal photography is incomplete.[2] |
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Doctors | Scott Brandon | Episode: "A Twist of Fate" |
| 2013 | Atlantis | Heptarian | 8 episodes |
| 2014 | Doctors | Gavin Cooper | Episode: "The Girl in the Photograph" |
| 2015 | A.D. The Bible Continues | Maximus Appius | Episode: "The Abomination" |
| Holby City | Sean Brady | 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | Indian Summers | Cecil Thompson | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Doctors | Dr Adam Cridge | Episode: "The Terminator" |
| The Brave | Josh Wells | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Coronation Street | Chris Anderton | 3 episodes | |
| Victoria | Winterhalter | Episode: "Comfort and Joy" (Christmas special) | |
| 2019 | Treadstone | Matheson | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
| Video games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | Dillion | Live action performance blended in the game with animation |
Awards[edit]
Walker was awarded the Em-Lou Production and Drill Hall Award and the Micheal Mac Liammoir Award for Best Actor at the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival in 2011.[3][4]
Personal life[edit]
Walker is from Plymouth and currently lives in London. He previously studied at Arts Educational Schools London before becoming an actor.
References[edit]
- ^ Munn, Patrick. "Oliver Walker Cast In BBC One's 'Atlantis', David Evans Boards 'The Ark'". TV Wise. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "The Legal Maze Behind a Charlotte Kirk Movie About O.J. Simpson". Hollywood Reporter. 22 October 2020.
- ^ Parker, Tim (6 June 2011). "Oliver Walker - Award". flikr. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "Gala Award Winners 2011". International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2014.