Johnnie Walker (actor)
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.
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| Born | John William Walker January 7, 1894 New York City, New York |
| Died | December 5, 1949 (aged 55) New York City, New York |
| Occupation | actor, producer |
| Years active | 1915–1946 |
| Spouse(s) | Maude Wayne Rena Parker |
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
- Destruction (1915)
- Greater Than Fame (1920)
- Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920)
- Fantômas (1920)
- Extra! Extra! (1922)
- Captain Fly-by-Night (1922)
- The Third Alarm (1922)
- Mary of the Movies (1923)
- Red Lights (1923)
- Broken Hearts of Broadway (1923)
- Children of Dust (1923)
- Wine of Youth (1924)
- Lena Rivers (1925)
- The Scarlet West (1925)
- Children of the Whirlwind (1925)
- The Earth Woman (1926)
- Morganson's Finish (1926)
- Transcontinental Limited (1926)
- Honesty – The Best Policy (1926)
- Fangs of Justice (1926)
- Old Ironsides (1926)
- The Clown (1927)
- Held by the Law (1927)
- Good Time Charley (1927)
- The Swell-Head (1927)
- The Princess on Broadway (1927)
- Pretty Clothes (1927)
- Bare Knees (1928)
- So This Is Love? (1928)
- The Matinee Idol (1928)
- Vultures of the Sea (1928)
- Melody Man (1930)
- Ladies of Leisure (1930)
- Ladies in Love (1930)
- The Girl of the Golden West (1930)
- The Swellhead (1931)
References
- Silent Film Necrology 2nd edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana
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- Johnnie Walker on IMDb
- Johnnie Walker at the Internet Broadway Database
- Johnnie Walker ; allmovie bio
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