Benjamin Walker

Benjamin Walker Davis, known professionally as Benjamin Walker, is a highly acclaimed American actor and stand-up comedian. Walker's notable engagements include his performance as Andrew Jackson in the Broadway musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and his portrayal of Patrick Bateman in the 2016 musical adaptation of American Psycho. He built a successful screen career that includes his title role in the 2012 film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and appearances in renowned films such as Flags of Our Fathers, In the Heart of the Sea, and Kinsey. Walker made a splash in the television industry with his roles, including his performance as Erik Gelden in the third season of Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix and portraying the High King of the Ñoldorin Elves Ereinion Gil-galad in the Amazon Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Born in Cartersville, Georgia, Walker started his career journey at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Juilliard School. He garnered critical acclaim for numerous stage roles such as Bertram Cates in the Broadway revival of Inherit The Wind, a portrayal that assisted in receiving four Tony awards nominations for the show. In 2010, he reprised his role as Andrew Jackson leading to a successful and critically acclaimed broadway run. Walker's career continued to prosper as he took on impressive roles in revivals, workshops, and new productions including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Spring Awakening, Romeo and Juliet, and American Psycho. His wide range of roles in both theater and film highlighted his ability to adapt to diverse characters, earning him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for All My Sons in 2019. Walker has also been successful in his stand-up comedy career, regularly performing in well-known venues like Comedy Village and The Comedy Store.