Josie Walker facts for kids
Josie Walker (born in 1970) is a talented actress from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who grew up in England. She is famous for her amazing performances in theater, especially in musicals, as well as for her roles in movies and TV shows.
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A Star on Stage and Screen
Josie Walker has had an exciting career, showing her acting and singing skills in many different roles. She is well-known for her work in London's famous theater district and has also appeared in popular TV series and films.
Famous Musical Roles
Josie is a huge star in the world of musical theater. She has performed in some of the biggest and most beloved shows. Her powerful voice and acting have earned her nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award, which is one of the most important awards in British theater.
Some of her major musical performances include:
- The Phantom of the Opera (in Manchester in 1992 and London in 1996)
- The English tour of Cats (1995)
- The Beautiful Game (2000), for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
- The New Zealand tour of Evita (2004)
- Assassins (2006)
- Side by Side by Sondheim (2007)
- Matilda the Musical (2010-2011), where she was part of the original cast.
- Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2017), which earned her another Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
Performances in Plays
Besides musicals, Josie has also acted in many non-musical plays. She performed in the famous play War Horse at the Royal National Theatre in 2012.
She has also appeared in other plays at the National Theatre, such as The Silver Tassie, 3 Winters, and The Plough and the Stars. For her role in The Ocean at the End of the Lane, she was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2020.
Television Appearances
Josie has appeared in many popular British television shows over the years. She has shown her talent by playing a wide variety of characters, from police officers to historical figures.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Bill | Civilian Receptionist | Episode: "Stopping Time" |
| 2005 | Blessed | Cynthia | Episode: "I'm in Love with My Car" |
| 2008 | EastEnders | P.C. Parsons | 1 episode |
| 2008–2015 | Holby City | Sara Clooney; Jacqui Pennington; Mandy Reynolds |
3 episodes |
| 2010 | Psychoville | Busty Janet | Episode: "Halloween Special" |
| 2013 | Waterloo Road | Theresa Doherty | Episode: "Nowhere to Run" |
| 2014 | Call the Midwife | Officer Owen | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Midwinter of the Spirit | Sister Cullen | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Vera | Mary-Frances Lascola | Episode: "The Seagull" |
| 2020 | White House Farm | Helene Jones | 1 episode |
| 2022 | This Is Going to Hurt | Non-Reassuring Trace | Miniseries; 5 episodes |
| 2024 | Dalgliesh | Martha Tate | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Andor | Force Healer | 2 episodes |
Roles in Movies
Josie has also brought her acting talents to the big screen. She has been in several films, including short films and major movie releases.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Fishbowl | Mary | Short film |
| 2018 | Where Hands Touch | Kapo | |
| 2021 | Belfast | Auntie Violet | |
| 2022 | The Wonder | Sister Michael | |
| 2023 | In Camera | Joanna | |
| 2024 | Kneecap | Detective Ellis | |
| 2024 | Edge of Summer | Yvonne | |
| 2024 | The Cost of Hugging | Erica | Short film |
Voice Acting in Video Games
Expanding her career even further, Josie has also worked in the world of video games. She lent her voice to a character in the 2025 game Atomfall.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Atomfall | Iris the Baker |
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