Ivan Walker

Background

Walker was born in Laventille, Trinidad, on November 20, 1946.

Career

Walker migrated to New York from Trinidad in 1969 and became an actor, writer, director and teacher. He was raised in Broadway in the city of San Fernando. He initially began a career as a teacher at Saint Paul’s Anglican School in San Fernando.

He guest-starred in single episodes of,, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2004).

He also played a bit part in several movies, including. 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. Walker died of a heart attack on February 20, 2012, in his home of Los Angeles, California, three months after his 65th birthday.

His remains were cremated.

Achievements

• 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.

Connections

Friend:

James Harmon