Sonny Walker

Sonny Walker
Born1997 (age 28–29)
Merseyside, England
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present

Sonny Walker is an English actor.

Early life

Sonny Walker was born in Merseyside, United Kingdom and grew up in the Liverpool suburb of Kensington.[1][2]

Career

In 2016 at the age of 19, Walker signed with a modelling agency and worked at London Fashion Week.[3]

In 2021, Walker made his television debut in Doctor Who.[4]

He appeared in BBC One drama series The Responder in 2022, alongside Martin Freeman in the lead role.[1]

Deadline announced that Walker would portray the character of Adam Kabia in Channel 4 thriller The Gathering, alongside Eva Morgan in the lead role, as well as Warren Brown, Richard Coyle, Vinette Robinson, and Sadie Soverall.[5] He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 British Academy Television Awards for his role in the drama.[6]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Doctor Who Stevie 1 episode
2022 The Responder Stevo Marsh 1 episode
2024 The Gathering Adam Kabia 6 episodes

See also

References

  1. ^ a b McAuley, Paul (18 May 2023). "BBC's The Responder star proud of their Liverpool heritage". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Actors' Edition". Selected Artists and Icons. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  3. ^ Collingwood, Daisy (1 October 2016). "Liverpool boxer swaps the ring for the catwalk at London Fashion Week". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  4. ^ Venn, Lydia (29 May 2024). "Here's where you recognise the cast of Channel 4's The Gathering from". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  5. ^ Goldbart, Max (27 July 2023). "'The Gathering': Channel 4 Sets Cast For Drama From 'Line Of Duty' Producer World Productions". Deadline. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  6. ^ McIntosh, Steven (11 May 2025). "Bafta TV Awards: The winners list in full". BBC News. Retrieved 1 September 2025.