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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-08-01 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Kingston, Jamaica

Larrington Walker

Biography:

Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1947, Larrington Walker was a British-based actor best known for his roles in The Chinese Detective and the 1980s children's educational series You and Me. His film credits included Human Traffic, Second Coming and Finding Your Feet. He continued to work right up until his death, appearing in the BBC's Death in Paradise when he died at the age of 70 in Guadeloupe, where the series is filmed. When the episode was broadcast, the production dedicated it to his memory.

Known For

Acting

2018

Black Earth Rising as Pastor Thomas

2017

Finding Your Feet as Gerald Braithwaite
Taboo as Street Beggar

2016

Afro Punk Girl as Mr. Dandy

2014

Second Coming as Vincent, Jax's Dad

2011

Death in Paradise as Samuel Palmer

2010

1999

Human Traffic as Koop's Father

1993

Peak Practice as Bus Driver

1988

Thin Air as Maurice

1986

Fighting Back as Gabriel
Dead Head as Stoker

1985

The Moon Over Soho as Joseph L. Patterson

1981

1980

Murder Rap as Ernest

1979

Minder as Juror

1977

The Professionals as Geronimo

1970