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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

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Doctor Who Stevie 1 episode
2022 The Responder Stevo Marsh 1 episode
2024 The Gathering Adam Kabia 6 episodes

See also

References

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