RJ Walker(I)
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
RJ Walker, a native of South Bend, Indiana, has carved a unique path in the entertainment industry. Starting as an actor, dancer, and choreographer traveling the Midwest and Southern regions, RJ has risen to prominence as a versatile actor in major hubs like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and London. His extensive training includes over a decade's worth of acting training in both Los Angeles and London, and a rich background in improv comedy from renowned institutions such as Second City, UCB, iO West, Groundlings, The PIT New York, and The Nerdist.
RJ is best known for his standout role as "Clark County" in FX's award-winning series "Atlanta", where he played the rival rapper to Brian Tyree Henry's "Paper Boi." He also portrayed "Pastor David Wright" in Lena Waithe and Halle Berry's series "Boomerang" on BET and appeared in Amy Poehler's directorial debut, "Wine Country, alongside Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Jason Schwartzman. His diverse television credits include appearances in "Baskets" on FX, "Hand Of God" on Amazon, "Castle" on ABC, and "Major Crimes" on TNT.
Beyond acting, RJ has been featured in prestigious publications such as GQ Africa, Esquire, VICE Life, Paper Magazine, Complex, Shadow & Act, and The Angie Martinez Show. His experience as a Co-Producer includes co-producing sold-out comedy shows for UCB Franklin in Los Angeles, as well as creating the exclusive event "The Great Actors Platform." This secret, invite-only event was launched just one week after the actor's strike, providing opportunities for TV actors and fresh faces to perform in front of high-ranking TV/film executives, agents, managers, casting directors, film directors and more.
RJ has also had the opportunity to be mentored by various high-ranking executives, directors and producers in the industry. With a robust background and a passion for creating impactful content, RJ Walker continues to seek new challenges and opportunities to showcase his talent and vision, always aiming to contribute meaningfully to the entertainment world.
RJ is best known for his standout role as "Clark County" in FX's award-winning series "Atlanta", where he played the rival rapper to Brian Tyree Henry's "Paper Boi." He also portrayed "Pastor David Wright" in Lena Waithe and Halle Berry's series "Boomerang" on BET and appeared in Amy Poehler's directorial debut, "Wine Country, alongside Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Jason Schwartzman. His diverse television credits include appearances in "Baskets" on FX, "Hand Of God" on Amazon, "Castle" on ABC, and "Major Crimes" on TNT.
Beyond acting, RJ has been featured in prestigious publications such as GQ Africa, Esquire, VICE Life, Paper Magazine, Complex, Shadow & Act, and The Angie Martinez Show. His experience as a Co-Producer includes co-producing sold-out comedy shows for UCB Franklin in Los Angeles, as well as creating the exclusive event "The Great Actors Platform." This secret, invite-only event was launched just one week after the actor's strike, providing opportunities for TV actors and fresh faces to perform in front of high-ranking TV/film executives, agents, managers, casting directors, film directors and more.
RJ has also had the opportunity to be mentored by various high-ranking executives, directors and producers in the industry. With a robust background and a passion for creating impactful content, RJ Walker continues to seek new challenges and opportunities to showcase his talent and vision, always aiming to contribute meaningfully to the entertainment world.
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