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'''Jonathan Lloyd Walker''' is a film and television [[actor]] and [[screenwriter|writer |
'''Jonathan Lloyd Walker''' is a British film and television [[actor]] and [[screenwriter|writer]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Jonathan Lloyd Walker was born in [[Henley on Thames]], [[England]] on September 13th 1967. He spent his childhood living in the area, attending Shiplake C of E Primary School. <ref> [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0907896/bio IMDB bio] </ref> He briefly began his career as a toddler when his |
Jonathan Lloyd Walker was born in [[Henley on Thames]], [[England]] on September 13th 1967. He spent his childhood living in the area, attending Shiplake C of E Primary School. <ref> [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0907896/bio IMDB bio] </ref> He briefly began his career as a toddler when his mother took him to auditions for commercials. He appeared in numerous school plays several of which were choregraphed by the Mother of his school mate and fellow actor [[Christian Bale]]. <ref> [http://www.syfy.co.uk/shows/flash-gordon#characters Character bio Jonathan Lloyd Walker] </ref> |
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A few years after his parents divorced, Walker's |
A few years after his parents divorced, Walker's mother re-married a Canadian and the family moved to [[Montreal]], [[Canada]] in the early 80's. He continued his interest in acting by appearing in more school plays, studied and performed with the Children's Theatre of Montreal <ref> [http://www.childrens-theatre.ca/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 Children's Theatre of Montreal] </ref> and made appearances in short films made by his friends. |
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He attended the [[University of Western Ontario]] and studied [[Political Science]]. Also during this time he enlisted in the [[Canadian Armed Forces]] and successfully completed training as an infantry |
He attended the [[University of Western Ontario]] and studied [[Political Science]]. Also during this time he enlisted in the [[Canadian Armed Forces]] and successfully completed training as an infantry officer attached to [[The Royal Canadian Regiment]]. After completing his service Walker returned to acting after a brief stint writing and reading the news for [[CBC News Network]] in [[Toronto]].<ref> [http://jonathanlloydwalker.com/index2.php?v=v1 Jonathan Lloyd Walker bio from jonathanlloydwalker.com] </ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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He has appeared in such films as ''[[Traitor (film)|Traitor]]'', ''[[Shooter (film)|Shooter]]'', ''[[Along Came a Spider (film)|Along Came a Spider]]'', and, ''[[Land of the Dead]]''. His long list of television credits includes ''[[The West Wing]]'', ''[[Men in Trees]]'', ''[[The Outer Limits]]'', and ''[[Smallville]]''. He also played the leading role of ''Rankol'' in the [[Syfy]] Network series ''[[Flash Gordon (2007 TV series)|Flash Gordon]]''.<ref> [http://totalscifionline.com/interviews/1850-jonathan-lloyd-walker-mongo-ming-and-gliding Jonathan Lloyd Walker - Mongo, Ming & Gliding]</ref> |
He has appeared in such films as ''[[Traitor (film)|Traitor]]'', ''[[Shooter (film)|Shooter]]'', ''[[Along Came a Spider (film)|Along Came a Spider]]'', and, ''[[Land of the Dead]]''. His long list of television credits includes ''[[The West Wing]]'', ''[[Men in Trees]]'', ''[[The Outer Limits]]'', and ''[[Smallville]]''. He also played the leading role of ''Rankol'' in the [[Syfy]] Network series ''[[Flash Gordon (2007 TV series)|Flash Gordon]]''.<ref> [http://totalscifionline.com/interviews/1850-jonathan-lloyd-walker-mongo-ming-and-gliding Jonathan Lloyd Walker - Mongo, Ming & Gliding]</ref> |
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So far in 2010 Walker has completed |
So far in 2010 Walker has completed work in several feature films. Most notably ''[[Red (2010 film)| Red]]'' opposite [[Helen Mirren]], [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Morgan Freeman]]. He plays the character Burbacher who is in charge of protecting the Vice-President from assassins. <ref> [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013695.html?categoryid=28&cs=1 Variety: Jonathan Walker joins "Red" cast]</ref>. He was also cast in [[Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.]]'s prequel to [[The Thing (film)|The Thing]] <ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017831.html?categoryid=28&cs=1 Variety: Jonathan Walker boards "The Thing" prequel]</ref>, he will portray the British character Colin who is the base radio operator.<ref>[http://www.cinemaspy.com/article.php?id=4209 Think of the Thing prequel as a CGI ghost story]</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 18:36, 31 May 2010
Jonathan Lloyd Walker | |
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| Born | Jonathan Lloyd Walker |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Partner | Sheona McDonald (wife) |
| Website | http://www.jonathanlloydwalker.com |
Jonathan Lloyd Walker is a British film and television actor and writer.
Early life
Jonathan Lloyd Walker was born in Henley on Thames, England on September 13th 1967. He spent his childhood living in the area, attending Shiplake C of E Primary School. [1] He briefly began his career as a toddler when his mother took him to auditions for commercials. He appeared in numerous school plays several of which were choregraphed by the Mother of his school mate and fellow actor Christian Bale. [2]
A few years after his parents divorced, Walker's mother re-married a Canadian and the family moved to Montreal, Canada in the early 80's. He continued his interest in acting by appearing in more school plays, studied and performed with the Children's Theatre of Montreal [3] and made appearances in short films made by his friends.
He attended the University of Western Ontario and studied Political Science. Also during this time he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and successfully completed training as an infantry officer attached to The Royal Canadian Regiment. After completing his service Walker returned to acting after a brief stint writing and reading the news for CBC News Network in Toronto.[4]
Career
His early work included roles in the television movie Volcano: Fire on the Mountain, the series Viper, and multiple appearances on the iconic series The X-Files. As his career progressed he continued to play diverse and complex roles like Mark Twain in The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne and Jesus Christ in The Second Coming.
He has appeared in such films as Traitor, Shooter, Along Came a Spider, and, Land of the Dead. His long list of television credits includes The West Wing, Men in Trees, The Outer Limits, and Smallville. He also played the leading role of Rankol in the Syfy Network series Flash Gordon.[5]
So far in 2010 Walker has completed work in several feature films. Most notably Red opposite Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. He plays the character Burbacher who is in charge of protecting the Vice-President from assassins. [6]. He was also cast in Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.'s prequel to The Thing [7], he will portray the British character Colin who is the base radio operator.[8]
References
- ^ IMDB bio
- ^ Character bio Jonathan Lloyd Walker
- ^ Children's Theatre of Montreal
- ^ Jonathan Lloyd Walker bio from jonathanlloydwalker.com
- ^ Jonathan Lloyd Walker - Mongo, Ming & Gliding
- ^ Variety: Jonathan Walker joins "Red" cast
- ^ Variety: Jonathan Walker boards "The Thing" prequel
- ^ Think of the Thing prequel as a CGI ghost story
External links
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