Bill Walker (actor) facts for kids
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William Walker
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| Born |
William Franklin Walker
July 1, 1896 Pendleton, Indiana, United States
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| Died | January 27, 1992 (aged 95) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Years active | 1946–1987 |
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Hannah Robison Linden
(m. 1953)Peggy Cartwright
(m. 1959) |
William Franklin Walker (born July 1, 1896 – died January 27, 1992) was an American actor. He was famous for his roles in movies and TV shows. Many people remember him best as Reverend Sykes in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
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William Walker's Acting Career
William Walker was born in Pendleton, Indiana. He started acting in 1946. His acting career lasted for five decades, which is 50 years! He appeared in many popular TV shows and movies.
Some of the TV shows he was in include:
- Goodyear Television Playhouse
- The Amos 'n' Andy Show
- The Twilight Zone
- Rawhide
- Daniel Boone
- Good Times
- What's Happening!!
He also acted in many films, such as:
- Raintree County
- The Long, Hot Summer
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Big Jake
- Our Man Flint
- A Piece of the Action
- The Choirboys
In 1961, he was in a movie called The Mask. Later, in 1964, he also appeared in an episode of The Twilight Zone called "The Masks".
William Walker's Personal Life
William Walker was married twice. On February 22, 1953, he married Hannah Robison Linden. She was a writer and worked to help the community in Los Angeles.
Later, on August 13, 1959, he married Canadian actress Peggy Cartwright. Peggy was famous for being part of the original silent film group called Our Gang.
William Walker's Death
William Walker passed away on January 27, 1992. He died from cancer. He was a veteran of World War I, meaning he served in the United States Army during that war. He is buried with his wife at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
See also
In Spanish: William Walker (actor) para niños
