Sullivan Walker (20 November 1946 – 20 February 2012) was a

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who played numerous small and recurring roles on television shows from 1980 until 2005. Walker migrated to New York from Trinidad and Tobago in 1969 and became an actor, writer, director and teacher.

Early life

Walker was born in

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, on 20 November 1946. He was raised in Broadway in the city of San Fernando. He initially began a career as a teacher at St. Paul's Anglican School in San Fernando.

Professional work

Walker acted in television shows, on ''

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'' (1986). His most significant role was in the 1994–95 show '' Earth 2'', where he appeared in nearly every episode as

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advisor to Devon Adair (

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) and tutor to her son, Uly. His final role was in the 2005 movie ''

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''. Outside of film and television Walker was also a

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''. 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.

Death

Walker died of a heart attack on February 20, 2012, in his home in

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, three months after his 65th birthday. He was survived by his daughter and only child, Keela Walker. His remains were cremated.

Filmography

References

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