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Sullivan Walker

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Sullivan Walker
Born(1946-11-20)November 20, 1946
DiedFebruary 20, 2012(2012-02-20) (aged 65)
CitizenshipUnited States[explain status]
OccupationActor
Years active1967–2006
SpouseCarol Mark-Walker

Sullivan Walker (November 20, 1946 – February 20, 2012) was a Trinidadian actor who played numerous small and recurring roles on television shows from 1980 until 2005. Walker migrated to New York from Trinidad and Tobago in 1969 and became an actor, writer, director and teacher.

Early life

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Walker was born in Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, on November 20, 1946.[1] He was raised in Broadway in the city of San Fernando.[1] He initially began a career as a teacher at St. Paul's Anglican School in San Fernando.[1]

Professional work

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Walker acted in television shows, on The Cosby Show from 1988 to 1991 portraying Cliff Huxtable's physician friend, Dr. James Harmon.[2] He guest-starred in episodes of The Pretender (1999), The Sentinel (1997), and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2004). He also played a bit part in several movies, including Crocodile Dundee (1986). His most significant role was in the 1994–95 show Earth 2, where he appeared in nearly every episode as Yale, a cybernetic advisor to Devon Adair (Debrah Farentino) and tutor to her son, Uly. His final role was in the 2005 movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'.

Outside of film and television Walker was also a Broadway actor, acting in August Wilson's Two Trains Running.[2] Toward the end of his life, he endeavored to found a school/workshops for Caribbean actors in New York to succeed in the American film and television markets.[2]

Death

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Walker died of a heart attack on February 20, 2012, in his home in Los Angeles, California, three months after his 65th birthday. He was survived by his daughter and only child, Keela Walker. His remains were cremated.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1980 The Exterminator Drug Pusher
1986 Crocodile Dundee Tall Man
1988-1991 The Cosby Show Dr. James Harmon 4 episodes
1989 Runaway K.C. TV movie
1989 Misplaced
1993 Where I Live James St. Martin 21 episodes
1993 The Firm Barry Abanks
1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reverend Boyd Episode: "'Twas the Night Before Christening"
1994-1995 Earth 2 Yale 21 episodes
1996 Lush Life Hal Gardner 7 episodes
1996 Living Single Dr. Booker Burghardt Mountebank Episode: "Doctor in the House"
1997 On the Edge of Innocence George Beaumont TV movie
1997 The Sentinel Watson Episode: "Pennies from Heaven"
1999 The Pretender Mutumbo Episode: "Donoterase: Part 2"
2000 The Jamie Foxx Show Homeless Man Episode: "Musical Chairs "
2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Martin Bosa Episode: "Ritual"
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin' Grandpa

References

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  1. ^ a b c Felmine, Kevon (March 3, 2012). "San Fernando farewell to actor Sullivan Walker". Trinidad Guardian. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Annan Boodram. "Sullivan Walker Wants to Give Back". The Caribbean Voice. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2008.
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