Bill Walker facts for kids
"Bill Walker" is a name shared by many interesting people. This page will help you learn about some of them, from athletes to politicians and artists.
People Named Bill Walker
Sports Stars
Many people named Bill Walker have been involved in sports, both in Australia and the United States.
Australian Rules Footballers
Australian rules football is a popular sport played in Australia. Several players named Bill Walker have played this exciting game:
- Bill A. Walker (1886–1934) played for the Essendon team.
- Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1883) (1883–1971) played for the Fitzroy team.
- Bill J. V. Walker (1886–1949) played for the University team.
- Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1942) played for the Swan Districts team.
US Sport Players
In the United States, several Bill Walkers have played different sports:
- Bill Walker (American football) (1933–2019) was an American football player. This sport is a team game played with an oval-shaped ball.
- Bill Walker (baseball) (1903–1966) was an American baseball pitcher. Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams.
- Bill Walker (Toledo basketball) (born around 1926) was an American basketball player. Basketball is a team sport where players try to shoot a ball through a hoop.
- Henry Walker (basketball) (born 1987) is an American basketball player. He was previously known as Bill Walker.
Politicians
Some people named Bill Walker have worked in politics, helping to make decisions for their communities and countries. A politician is someone who works in government.
American Politician
- Bill Walker (American politician) (born 1951) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as the Governor of Alaska, which means he was the leader of that state's government.
Canadian Politician
- Bill Walker (Canadian politician) (born 1966) is a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. This means he helps make laws for the Canadian province of Ontario.
Scottish Politicians
Scotland has also had politicians named Bill Walker:
- Bill Walker (Scottish Conservative politician) (1929–2017) was a Scottish politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Conservative Party from 1979 to 1997. An MP helps make laws for the United Kingdom.
- Bill Walker (SNP politician) (born 1942) is another Scottish politician. He was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Dunfermline from 2011 to 2013. An MSP helps make laws for Scotland.
Other Notable People
Beyond sports and politics, other Bill Walkers have made contributions in different fields.
Music and Arts
- Bill Walker (music director) (born 1937) is an Australian music composer and director. He creates and leads musical performances.
- Bill Walker (actor) (1896–1992) was an American television and film actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows, including the 1961 film The Mask.
- Bill Walker (artist) (1917–2011) was a famous muralist from Chicago. A muralist is an artist who paints large pictures directly onto walls.
Broadcasting
- Bill Walker (broadcaster) (1922–1995) was a Canadian broadcaster and actor. A broadcaster is someone who presents programs on radio or television.
See also
- William Walker (disambiguation)
- Billy Walker (disambiguation)
