Benjamin Walker Biography
Benjamin Walker is an American actor and a stand-up comedian who is popularly known for acclaiming the role of Andrew Jackson in the musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson which premiered on the Broadway Theatre. He was also a nominee for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his performance in the 2019 Broadway reviving of the three-act play All My Sons.
He started his career as a stand-up comedian before taking in on-stage and screen performances. Walker made his impressive impact on an international congregation by playing the title role of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, 16th President in 2012. Benjamin has also starred in popular films like the biographical drama Kinsey, the American war film Flags of Our Fathers, and the historical adventure-drama film In the Heart of the Sea among others. Walker was also featured in the American TV series Netflix Marvel’s Jessica Jones as Erik Golden in 2019.
He attended Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, and the Interlochen Arts Academy near Traverse City, a state in Michigan, United States. Later, he also went to Juilliard School, a private arts conservatory in New York City where he graduated from the Actor Training Program in 2004. Nevertheless, he took his mother’s maiden name as his stage name to differentiate him from Benjamin Davis, an actor already registered with the Screen Actors Guild.
In addition, Walker was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor Play in 2019 and Musical in 2016. He was also a nominee for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance in 2016. Scodelario-Davis is also a nominee for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical in 2016.
Benjamin Walker Age
How old is Walker? Walker is 41 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 21, 1982, in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, United States. Therefore, Benjamin celebrates his birthday on the 21st of June every year. In addition, Walker’s zodiac birth sign is Cancer according to astrologists.
Benjamin Walker Height and Weight Measurements
How tall is Walker? Walker stands at an average height of 6 feet 2 inches which is approximately equivalent to 1.88 meters. Walker is a man of above-average height. Regarding his body mass and weight loss, he approximately weighs 85-90 Kilograms.
Benjamin Walker’s Wife/ Girlfriend
Walker was engaged to Mamie Gummer, an American actress in 2009 and tied the knot in 2011. They stayed happily in Park Slope, Northwestern Brooklyn until March 2013 when they separated.
Nevertheless, he began dating Kaya Rose Sodelario-Davis an English actress in April 2014 and became engaged on December 28th, 2014. In late 2015, they exchanged vows and both adopted the surname Scodelario-Davis. In November 2016, Kaya Rose and Benjamin Walker had a son, and later in December 2021, they announced their second child, a girl. They have not shared any identities about their children, however, we will update you soon.
Benjamin Walker Family
Benjamin Scodelario-Davis was born to his mother Jeannine Walker and his father Greg Davis who is a businessperson. Nevertheless, he has not mentioned any information concerning his siblings if he has any. However, we will update you on the information as soon as we get any credible information.
Benjamin Walker’s Net Worth
Benjamin Scodelario-Davis is one of the most successful American actors and stand-up comedians in the entertainment industry as of 2022. Therefore, he seems to have acquired a good amount of fortune over the years from his successful profession. Hence, he has garnered an estimated net worth of approximately $6 million over the years of his career. This includes his assets and the money he has accumulated.
Benjamin Walker Movies
Just to mention a few, here are some of the well-known movies that Benjamin Walker Scodelario-Davis has featured in since the beginning of his career:
- 2004: Kinsey
- 2005: The Notorius Bettie Page
- 2006: My Favorite Fairy Tales: Volume II & IV
- 2006: Unconcious
- 2006: Flags of Our Fathers
- 2007: Wasted NYC
- 2007: All Saints Day
- 2009: The War Boys
- 2010: Coach
- 2011: Wolfe with an E
- 2012: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
- 2013: The Missionary
- 2012-2013: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- 2015: In The Heart of the Sea
- 2016: The Choice
- 2017: Shimmer Lake
- 2019: Love is Blind
- 2019: All My Sons
- 2021: The Underground Railroad
- 2021: The Ice Road
- 2022: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- 2022: The King’s Daughter