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| birth_date = 20 November 1946
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| birth_place = [[Laventille]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]]
| birth_place = [[Laventille]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]]<!--Don't change to [[Colony of Trinidad and Tobago]]; no place by that name ever existed-->
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| death_place = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
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| death_cause = Heart Attack
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| home_town = [[San Francisco]], [[California]], [[United States]]
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| years_active = 1980–2005
| years_active = 1967–2006
| spouse = Carol Mark-Walker
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'''Sullivan Walker''' (20 November 1946 &ndash; 20 February 2012) was a [[Trinidad and Tobago|Trinidadian]] [[actor]] who played numerous small and recurring roles on television shows from 1980 until 2005. Walker migrated to New York from Trinidad in 1969 and became an actor, writer, director and teacher.
'''Sullivan Walker''' (November 20, 1946 &ndash; February 20, 2012) was a [[Trinidad and Tobago]] [[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==
==Early life==
Walker was born in [[Laventille]], [[Trinidad]], on 20 November 1946.<ref name=tg>{{cite news|first=Kevon|last=Felmine|title=San Fernando farewell to actor Sullivan Walker |url=http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2012-03-03/san-fernando-farewell-actor-sullivan-walker |work=[[Trinidad Guardian]] |publisher= |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}</ref> He was raised in Broadway in the city of [[San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago|San Fernando]].<ref name=tg/> He initially began a career as a teacher at St. Paul’s Anglican School in San Fernando.<ref name=tg/>
Walker was born in [[Laventille]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], on November 20, 1946.<ref name=tg>{{cite news|first=Kevon|last=Felmine|title=San Fernando farewell to actor Sullivan Walker |url=http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2012-03-03/san-fernando-farewell-actor-sullivan-walker |work=[[Trinidad Guardian]] |date=March 3, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2012}}</ref> He was raised in Broadway in the city of [[San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago|San Fernando]].<ref name=tg/> He initially began a career as a teacher at St. Paul's Anglican School in San Fernando.<ref name=tg/>


==Professional work==
==Professional work==
Walker acted in television shows, on ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' from 1988 to 1991 portraying Cliff Huxtable's physician friend, Dr. James Harmon.<ref name="GiveBack">{{cite web |url=http://www.caribvoice.org/A&E/walker.html |title=Sullivan Walker Wants to Give Back |accessdate=2008-11-16| author =Annan Boodram |publisher=The Caribbean Voice |date= }}</ref> He guest-starred in episodes of ''[[The Pretender (TV series)|The Pretender]]'' (1999), ''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|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 (TV series)|Earth 2]]'', where he appeared in nearly every episode as [[Earth 2 (TV series)#Eden Advance Team|Yale]], a [[Cyborg|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' (film)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]''.
Walker acted in television shows, on ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' from 1988 to 1991 portraying Cliff Huxtable's physician friend, Dr. James Harmon.<ref name="GiveBack">{{cite web |url=http://www.caribvoice.org/A&E/walker.html |title=Sullivan Walker Wants to Give Back |access-date=November 16, 2008 |author=Annan Boodram |publisher=The Caribbean Voice |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726183048/http://www.caribvoice.org/A%26E/walker.html |archive-date=July 26, 2008 }}</ref> He guest-starred in episodes of ''[[The Pretender (TV series)|The Pretender]]'' (1999), ''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|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 (TV series)|Earth 2]]'', where he appeared in nearly every episode as [[Earth 2 (TV series)#Eden Advance Team|Yale]], a [[Cyborg|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' (film)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]''.


Outside of film and television Walker was also a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] actor, acting in [[August Wilson]]'s ''[[Two Trains Running]]''.<ref name="GiveBack" /> 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.<ref name="GiveBack" />
Outside of film and television Walker was also a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] actor, acting in [[August Wilson]]'s ''[[Two Trains Running]]''.<ref name="GiveBack" /> 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.<ref name="GiveBack" />


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


==Filmography==
==Film and television appearances==
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*''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005 film)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]'' (2005)
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*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'', Episode ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 5)|Ritual]]'' (2004)
! Year
*''[[The Jamie Foxx Show]]'' (2000)
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*''[[The Pretender (TV series)|The Pretender]]'' (1999)
! Role
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*''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|The Sentinel]]'' (1997)
! Notes
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*''[[On the Edge of Innocence]]'' (1997)
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*''[[Living Single]]'' (1996)
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|1980|| ''[[The Exterminator]]'' || Drug Pusher ||
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*''[[Lush Life (TV series)|Lush Life]]'' (1996)
|-
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*''[[Earth 2 (TV series)|Earth 2]]'' (1994–1995)
|1986|| ''[[Crocodile Dundee]]'' || Tall Man ||
*''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'' (1993)
|-
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*''[[The Firm (1993 film)|The Firm]]'' (1993)
|1988-1991|| ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' || Dr. James Harmon || 4 episodes
*''[[Where I Live]]'' (1993)
|-
*''[[The Cosby Show]]'' (1988–1991)
|1989|| ''Runaway'' || K.C. || TV movie
*''[[Misplaced (film)]]'' (1989)
|-
*''[[Runaway (1984 film)|Runaway]]'' (1989)
*''[[Crocodile Dundee]]'' (1986)
|1989|| ''[[Misplaced (film)|Misplaced]]'' || ||
|-
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*''[[The Exterminator]]'' (1980)
|1993|| ''[[Where I Live]]'' || James St. Martin || 21 episodes
|-
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|1993|| ''[[The Firm (1993 film)|The Firm]]'' || Barry Abanks ||
|-
|1993|| ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'' || Reverend Boyd || Episode: "'Twas the Night Before Christening"
|-
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|1994-1995|| ''[[Earth 2 (TV series)|Earth 2]]'' || Yale || 21 episodes
|-
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|1996|| ''[[Lush Life (TV series)|Lush Life]]'' || Hal Gardner || 7 episodes
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|1996|| ''[[Living Single]]'' || Dr. Booker Burghardt Mountebank || Episode: "Doctor in the House"
|-
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|1997|| ''[[On the Edge of Innocence]]'' || George Beaumont || TV movie
|-
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|1997|| ''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|The Sentinel]]'' || Watson || Episode: "Pennies from Heaven"
|-
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|1999|| ''[[The Pretender (TV series)|The Pretender]]'' || Mutumbo || Episode: "Donoterase: Part 2"
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|2000|| ''[[The Jamie Foxx Show]]'' || Homeless Man || Episode: "Musical Chairs "
|-
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|2004|| ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' || Martin Bosa || Episode: "[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 5)|Ritual]]"
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|2005|| ''[[Get Rich or Die Tryin' (film)|Get Rich or Die Tryin']]'' || Grandpa ||
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 27 November 2024

Sullivan Walker
Born(1946-11-20)November 20, 1946
Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago
DiedFebruary 20, 2012(2012-02-20) (aged 65)
Los Angeles, California, United States
CitizenshipUnited States[explain status]
OccupationActor
Years active1967–2006
SpouseCarol Mark-Walker

Sullivan Walker (November 20, 1946 – February 20, 2012) was a Trinidad and Tobago 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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