Personal details
- Birth Date: 1982-06-21
- Height: 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
- Birth Location: Georgia, USA
- Children: (separated, 2 children) Child
- Children: (divorced) Child
- Parents: Jeannine Walker
- Professions: Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
Benjamin Walker, yeah, that guy with the brooding stare and a knack for playing presidents. Born Benjamin Walker Davis way down in Georgia—Cartersville, to be exact—he grew up with music in his blood, thanks to his mom, Jeannine, who taught music. His dad, Greg, handled finance stuff and, honestly, had the coolest job ever for any ‘90s kid: running a movie rental shop. Talk about a solid way to get your hands on free rentals. Ben’s got an older brother too, in case you were wondering if he was an only child (nope). He kicked off his education at Cartersville High, did a stint at Interlochen Arts Academy up in Michigan (fancy, right?), and then landed at the Juilliard School in New York—straight-up acting royalty turf. And while he was there, he wasn’t just hitting the books; he got his first taste of performing in front of real audiences as a stand-up comic. The guy can do drama and jokes? Not fair, man. His big break? That happened in 2007 when he scored the role of Bertram Cates on Broadway in 'Inherit the Wind.' From there, theater just couldn’t get enough of him. He went full rockstar as Andrew Jackson in 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,' which critics actually loved (not always a given, let’s be honest). For movie buffs, Walker first popped up as young Kinsey in ‘Kinsey’ back in 2004. Then you see him in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ as Harlon Block. Oh, and if you need more presidential flair, he straight-up slayed as Abraham Lincoln in ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ (yep, that’s a real movie). The dude’s got range.
This guy wrapped up his studies at Juilliard back in 2004, which, you know, is basically the Hogwarts for artsy geniuses. Juilliard spits out a bunch of crazy talented folks, so graduating from there? Not exactly a walk in the park. The training’s intense—think endless rehearsals, brutal critiques, and a whole lotta sleepless nights. People who come out of there usually end up making some serious waves in music, theater, or film. So, finishing up in 2004, he probably got tossed headfirst into the wild world of auditions, odd gigs, maybe even ramen-for-dinner nights. But hey, that’s the grind, right? Juilliard grads have a rep for popping up in major movies, Broadway shows, and even popping up on streaming platforms that everyone’s binging these days. So if you spot his name in the credits, yeah, that’s the kind of pedigree he’s rocking.
So, Find the Funny kicked off back in college when all I really wanted was a spot to get on stage and let other newbies try their luck too. Fast forward, and now it’s this buzzing little hub for comics, writers, and all sorts of performers—basically, a magnet for weirdos who love to make people laugh. That’s the heart of it, honestly. There’s something epic about a bunch of people showing up, night after night, just to get better at what they do. Stand-up’s always been my thing because, let’s be real, it’s just raw theater—a lone human with nothing but a mic and a story to tell. No fancy effects, no safety net. And these days, when everyone’s glued to their screens and forgetting how to actually talk to each other, it feels even more important. This is the kind of connection you can’t fake.
June 21, 1982
6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Georgia, USA
Yes, Child
Jeannine Walker and Surekha
43 years old