Johnnie Walker (actor) explained

Johnnie Walker
Birth Name:John William Walker
Birth Date:7 January 1894
Birth Place:New York City, New York
Death Place:New York City, New York
Occupation:actor, producer
Yearsactive:1915–1946
Spouse:
  • Maude Wayne
  • Rena Parker

Johnnie Walker (January 7, 1894 – December 5, 1949), sometimes credited as Johnny Walker, was an American actor and producer popular from the silent era to the late 1930s. He appeared in a variety of short and feature films, including the highly successful features Captain Fly-by-Night, Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, Broken Hearts of Broadway and Old Ironsides.[1] He began his film career in 1915.

Background

The eldest son of William (1865–1940) and Johanna Walker (1871–1942), he was born John William Walker in New York City on January 7, 1894. His father was a New York City plumber. Young Walker served as a pay clerk in the United States Naval Reserve Force (December 1918-May 1919).

Partial filmography

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Notes and References

  1. Silent Film Necrology 2nd edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana