Walker, Texas Ranger facts for kids

Walker, Texas Ranger is an exciting action and police TV show. It was created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. The show stars Chuck Norris as a brave member of the Texas Rangers. His friends and co-stars include Sheree J. Wilson as Alex Cahill, a lawyer, and Clarence Gilyard as Jimmy Trivette, another Texas Ranger.

The show first aired in 1993 on CBS with three special episodes. It then ran for eight full seasons, from September 25, 1993, to May 19, 2001. It was shown in over 100 countries! There was even a TV movie called Trial By Fire. You can still watch reruns of the show today, and all the episodes are available on DVD.

The show is famous for its good values. The main characters are always doing positive things, like helping their community. They often use martial arts to solve problems and help people. Walker, Texas Ranger became one of the most popular action shows ever and is still loved by many fans!

The Story of Walker, Texas Ranger

The series is about a Texas Ranger named Cordell Walker. He works in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Walker was raised by his uncle, Ray Firewalker (Floyd Red Crow Westerman), who was a Native American.

Before becoming a Ranger, Cordell was a Marine in a special unit during the Vietnam War. Both Cordell and Uncle Ray believe in the strong values of the Wild West sheriffs. They always try to do what is right.

Meet Walker's Friends and Team

Walker's partner and best friend is James "Jimmy" Trivette (Clarence Gilyard). Jimmy used to play for the Dallas Cowboys football team. He has a more modern way of solving problems. Jimmy grew up in Baltimore and used football to get to college. He became a Ranger after a shoulder injury ended his football career.

Jimmy often uses computers and cell phones to help with cases. He collects information about people who have been taken into custody.

Walker also works closely with Alexandra "Alex" Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson). She is an Assistant District Attorney. Walker and Alex have a special connection. Sometimes, Alex gets a bit worried if Walker doesn't solve cases quickly enough.

C.D. Parker and New Rangers

Walker also gets advice from C.D. Parker (Noble Willingham). C.D. was a veteran Ranger who worked with Walker. He later retired to run his own restaurant and bar called "CD's Bar and Grill." This restaurant is famous in the show for its chili! C.D. was even put into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.

In the seventh season, two new rookie Texas Rangers join the team. They are Sydney Cooke (Nia Peeples) and Francis Gage (Judson Mills). They work under Walker and Trivette's guidance.

Main Characters of the Show

Here are the main characters you'll see in Walker, Texas Ranger:

• Chuck Norris as Texas Ranger Sgt. Cordell Walker: He is a former Marine and a modern-day Ranger. He believes in the old-fashioned code of the Wild West. Cordell is a decorated Vietnam vet and an expert in martial arts. He is the main hero of the show and appeared in every episode.

• Clarence Gilyard as Texas Ranger Sgt. James "Jimmy" Trivette: He is Walker's partner and best friend. Jimmy appeared in almost all episodes, missing only two.

• Sheree J. Wilson as Tarrant County Assistant D.A. Alexandra "Alex" Cahill: Alex is a lawyer whom Walker dates for several seasons. They eventually get married! She appeared in almost all episodes, missing only five.

• Noble Willingham (and Gailard Sartain in the pilot) as retired Texas Ranger Captain C.D. Parker: C.D. is Walker's good friend and former partner. He owns a bar-restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the only one who regularly called Walker by his first name, Cordell. C.D. appeared in 155 episodes.

• Nia Peeples as Texas Ranger Sydney "Syd" Cooke: Sydney is a new Ranger who joins Walker's team in Seasons 7 and 8. She appeared in 47 episodes.

• Judson Mills as Texas Ranger Francis Gage: Francis is another new Ranger who joins Walker's team in Seasons 7 and 8. He appeared in 46 episodes.

• Floyd Westerman (and Apesanahkwat in Season 2) as Walker's paternal uncle Ray Firewalker: Uncle Ray raised Cordell after his parents were sadly murdered. Uncle Ray disappeared at the end of Season 2. He appeared in 14 episodes.

Other Important Characters

• Marco Sanchez as Detective Carlos Sandoval: Carlos is a detective for the Dallas Police Department. He is Trent Malloy's best friend and often works with Walker and Trivette on cases. He appeared in 16 episodes.

• Jimmy Wlcek as Trent Malloy: Trent is the son of a pastor and was a martial arts student of Walker. He has a black belt in Karate and runs his own martial arts school and protection agency. He often helps Walker and Trivette with their cases. He appeared in 13 episodes.

• Frank Salsedo as White Eagle: He is the spiritual leader of the Cherokee reservation where Walker grew up. He first appeared in Season 3.

• Rod Taylor as Gordon Cahill: He is Alex's father and also a lawyer.

• Eloy Casados as Sheriff Sam Coyote: He is the sheriff of the Cherokee reservation and a very good friend of Walker.

• James Drury as Texas Ranger Captain Tom Price: He only appeared during the pilot season of the show.

• Peter Onorati as Sergeant Vincent Rosetti: He is a New York Police Sergeant with a strong New York accent.

• Terry Kiser as Charlie Brooks: Charlie is a bit clumsy and talks very fast. He often gives information to Walker and Trivette.

• Robert Fuller as Ranger Wade Harper: He is a retired Texas Ranger from El Paso who came to work with Walker and Trivette.

• Julia Nickson as Dr. Susan Lee

See also

In Spanish: Walker, Ranger de Texas para niños