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BIO

Walker was last seen on Broadway playing the lead role of 'Patrick Bateman' in the musical adaptation of American Psycho. His stage work also includes his critically raved about performance as the title character in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and "Brick" in Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof opposite Scarlett Johansson on Broadway. He also appeared on Broadway in Les Liasons Dangereuses directed by Rufus Norris and Inherit the Wind directed by Doug Hughes. On the film side, he can most recently be seen in the independent feature Shimmer Lake, written and directed by Oren Uziel.

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STAGE CREDITS

Opening Night Opening Night
[West End]
2024
Maurice
All My Sons All My Sons
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Chris Keller
American Psycho American Psycho
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Patrick Bateman
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Andrew Jackson
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2010
Andrew Jackson
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Le Chevalier Danceny
Inherit the Wind Inherit the Wind
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Bertram Cates

Movies

Kinsey
[ 2004 ] Kinsey at 19
The Notorious Bettie Page
[ 2005 ] Jim
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Harlon Block
Unconscious
[ 2006 ] John Stradlater
The War Boys
[ 2009 ] David
Wolfe with an E
[ 2011 ] Record Store Clerk
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
[ 2012 ] Abraham Lincoln
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
[ 2013 ] Kevin Connolly
In the Heart of the Sea
[ 2015 ] George Pollard
The Choice
[ 2016 ] Travis
Shimmer Lake
[ 2017 ] Zeke Sikes
Love Is Blind
[ 2019 ] Farmer Smithson
The Ice Road
[ 2021 ] Tom Varnay
The King's Daughter
[ 2022 ] Captain Yves
5-Sep
[ 2024 ] Peter Jennings

TV Shows

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
[ 2022-2024 ] High King Gil-galad
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
[ 2022-2024 ] High King Gil

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play

Benjamin Walker, All My Sons

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Benjamin Walker, All My Sons

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Benjamin Walker, American Psycho

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Benjamin Walker, American Psycho

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Benjamin Walker, American Psycho

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Review: WOLF KINGS at The Chapel Photo
Review: WOLF KINGS at The Chapel
by James Lindhorst - Nov 10, 2024

“Wolf Kings” is more performance art than a play. The snappy banter is often witty and funny. The vivacious movement is dance-like. There are elements that are peculiar, comedic, and dramatic. It condemns predatory behavior though spectacle by granting victims strength. Its thought-provoking message is cloaked and shrouded in unusual absurdity with a final scene that is oddly disconnected. “Wolf Kings” will prompt both post-performance discussion and a bit of head scratching because its narrative gets messy and a little lost along the way. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 21, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 21, 2024
by - Jun 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early Photo
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London Photo
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre Photo
Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 27, 2024

Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.
Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT Photo
Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Photo
Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of O Photo
Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of OPENING NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
Video: A Crash Course on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Photo
Video: A Crash Course on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2022

Something is stirring! As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along will transfer to Broadway in Fall 2023. Want to know more about the show? We've got you covered wit these videos!
THE KING'S DAUGHTER to Be Available for Streaming and Purchase Photo
THE KING'S DAUGHTER to Be Available for Streaming and Purchase
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 30, 2022

Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, and Benjamin Walker star in the epic fantasy adventure film narrated by Academy Award winner Julie Andrews. Own The King's Daughter with never-before-seen extras on digital on April 4th on Blu Ray and DVD April 19th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Gravitas Ventures. 
THE KING'S DAUGHTER Starring Pierce Brosnan And Kaya Scodelario Set For Release Photo
THE KING'S DAUGHTER Starring Pierce Brosnan And Kaya Scodelario Set For Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

Fans are anticipating the upcoming film The King's Daughter directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer, Spare Parts, The Miracle Season) a romantic fantasy set at Versailles starring Pierce Brosnan and Kaya Scodelario, which will debut in theaters on January 21st, 2022.
VIDEO: Julie Andrew Narrates THE KING'S DAUGHTER in New Trailer Photo
VIDEO: Julie Andrew Narrates THE KING'S DAUGHTER in New Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021

A new trailer for The King's Daughter has been released. Narrated by Julie Andrews, the film features Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, Rachel Griffiths, Bingbing Fan and William Hurt. It is based on Vonda N. McIntyre’s novel 'The Moon and the Sun'. Watch the new trailer now!
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to THE KING'S DAUGHTER With Julie Andrews & Pierce Photo
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to THE KING'S DAUGHTER With Julie Andrews & Pierce Brosnan
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021

Gravitas Ventures has acquired the North American distributing rights for the King's Daughter. The film, narrated by Julie Andrews and starring Pierce Brosnan, will be released in theaters on January 21, 2022. Watch the trailer for the film now!
Theater Stories: COME FROM AWAY, PASSION, JEKYLL & HYDE and More About the Gerald Sch Photo
Theater Stories: COME FROM AWAY, PASSION, JEKYLL & HYDE and More About the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! Learn about the theatre's namesake, Gerald Schoenfeld; the theatre's best-known shows like The M-Fer With the Hat, the Glengarry Glen Ross revival, The Humans, Come From Away, and much more!
Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast for LORD OF THE RINGS Series Photo
Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast for LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020

Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.
BWW Previews: THEATER NEWS FROM HERE AND ELSEWHERE: BALDWIN WALLACE, OHIO SHAKESPEARE Photo
BWW Previews: THEATER NEWS FROM HERE AND ELSEWHERE: BALDWIN WALLACE, OHIO SHAKESPEARE, KARAMU, CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE, OTTERBEIN & KENT STATE AND MORE…
by Roy Berko - Jun 18, 2020

WATCH: Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band on #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm! Photo
WATCH: Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band on #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 16, 2020

Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band!
Santino Fontana & More Featured in CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND for #54BelowatHo Photo
Santino Fontana & More Featured in CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND for #54BelowatHome
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2020

#54BelowatHome will present Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band Saturday, May 16 at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time).
Laura Bell Bundy, Colton Ryan, Andy Karl, Orfeh and More Featured in Upcoming Feinste Photo
Laura Bell Bundy, Colton Ryan, Andy Karl, Orfeh and More Featured in Upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below Online Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020

Feinstein's/54 Below has added shows to #54BelowatHome, a series of streamed performances to provide theater fans everywhere with artistic content from their favorite artists.
Broadway Rewind: Watch Full Scenes from LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES with Laura Linney! Photo
Broadway Rewind: Watch Full Scenes from LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES with Laura Linney!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2020

Today we rewind to 2008 for the two-month Broadway run of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Laura Linney, Ben Daniels, Kristine Nielsen, Mamie Gummer and Benjamin Walker. Adapted from the 1782 novel of the same title by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the play focuses on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, rivals who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation, all the while enjoying their cruel games. Their targets are the virtuous (and married) Madame de Tourvel and Cécile de Volanges, a young girl who has fallen in love with her music tutor, the Chevalier Danceny. In order to gain their trust, Merteuil and Valmont pretend to help the secret lovers so they can use them later in their own treacherous schemes.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Benjamin Walker been in?

Benjamin Walker has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Benjamin Walker been in?

Benjamin Walker has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Benjamin Walker been nominated for?

Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All My Sons, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for All My Sons, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for American Psycho and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho.

What awards has Benjamin Walker won?

Benjamin Walker won the Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in All My Sons.

What was Benjamin Walker's first West End show?

Benjamin Walker's first West End show was Opening Night which opened in 2024

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