Sonny Walker
Birth date1997 (age 29–30)
Birth placeMerseyside, 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Doctor WhoStevie1 episode
2022The ResponderStevo Marsh1 episode
2024The GatheringAdam Kabia6 episodes

See also

References

  1. ^ 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 (2016-10-01). "Liverpool boxer swaps the ring for the catwalk at London Fashion Week". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  4. ^ Venn, Lydia (2024-05-29). "Here's where you recognise the cast of Channel 4's The Gathering from". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  5. ^ Goldbart, Max (July 27, 2023). "'The Gathering': Channel 4 Sets Cast For Drama From 'Line Of Duty' Producer World Productions". Deadline. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  6. ^ McIntosh, Steven (2025-05-11). "Bafta TV Awards: The winners list in full". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-09-01.