User:Benjamin Martin Walker

Benjamin Martin Walker (born June 11 1991) is an English actor and musician.

Personal Life
Walker was born at Eastbourne General Hospital in Eastbourne, England. He is the son of Terence Walker, a sales manager for a security company and Rhonda Walker, A hairdresser/artist. He currently resides in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. Since he was 16, Walker has been linked romantically with several high profiled celebrities including Emma Watson and Georgia Groom.

Career
Early Work

Walker was cast in the 1996 advert for Marmite at the age of 5. This is where he caught the eye of Talent Scout Chris Davis. He signed with Chris Davis Management at 7. He also appeared in Biker Grove in 1999 as a character called Paulie.

Breakthough

Walker auditioned for the role of Ron Weasley in the 2001 film Harry Potter and the philosophers stone and it was reportedly between him at Rupert Grint when Grint was offered the role before production started. Shortly after he was cast in The Pianist as a un-named child in a concentration camp. He was also cast in the 2004 movie Teen Hunger alongside Emma Watson and Jeff Bridges but the movie was a commercial failure and reportedly only made $1,751,000 at the box office. Since then Walker has had minor roles in Skins, Green Wing and Shameless.

Future Projects
Walker has signed on to appear in the 2010 movie Take him to the greek, alongside Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. He will also appear in the 2010 movie Eclipse: The Twilight Saga as a member of the volturi.

Music
Walker was heavily involved in the song Sweet Dispostion by The Temper Trap providing bass guitar and backing vocals for the track. He also co-wrote the album Lights with Ellie Goulding. He is currently working on a solo album and will be collaborating with acts like U2, Morrissey, Robert Smith and Ellie Goulding.