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.