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Johnnie Walker (actor)

{{short description|American actor and film producer}}

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|name = Johnnie Walker

|image = Johnnie Walker - Jun 1925 EH.jpg

|caption = Walker in 1925

|birth_name = John William Walker

|birth_date = {{birth date|1894|01|07}}

|birth_place = New York City, New York

|death_date = {{death date and age|1949|12|05|1894|01|07}}

|death_place = New York City, New York

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|occupation = actor, producer

|yearsactive = 1915–1946

|spouse = {{plainlist|

  • Maude Wayne
  • Rena Parker

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

File:Life's Greatest Game - Lobby Card - 1924 - Johnnie Walker.jpg

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External links

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  • {{IMDb name|0907885|Johnnie Walker}}
  • {{IBDB name|22668}}
  • [http://www.allmovie.com/artist/johnnie-walker-p283140 Johnnie Walker; allmovie bio]

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Category:1894 births

Category:1949 deaths

Category:Male actors from New York City