Oliver Walker
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.
Oliver Walker | |
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Born | 23 September 1985 |
Education | Arts Educational Schools London |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001–present |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Career
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
Film | |||
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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 | N/A | Short film | |
TBA | Nicole and O.J. | Ron Goldman |
Television | |||
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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 | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2017 | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | Dillion | Live action performance blended in the game with animation |
Awards
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.[2][3]
Personal life
Walker is from Plymouth and currently lives in London. He previously studied at Arts Educational Schools London before becoming an actor.
References
- Munn, Patrick. "Oliver Walker Cast In BBC One's 'Atlantis', David Evans Boards 'The Ark'". TV Wise. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- Parker, Tim. "Oliver Walker - Award". flikr. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- "Gala Award Winners 2011". International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. Retrieved 19 October 2014.