Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 2009-01-05
- Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As:
워커 스코벨, 沃克·斯克堡, ウォーカー・スコベル
Walker Scobell
Walker Scobell, born on January 5, 2009, is an American actor who has quickly risen to prominence with a series of high-profile roles. He was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and comes from a military family, which led to him living in various states before his family settled in Fairview, Pennsylvania. Scobell's passion for acting began in elementary school drama classes and continued through his middle school's production of Mary Poppins.His breakout role came in 2022 when he was cast as a young Adam Reed, a younger version of Ryan Reynolds' character, in the Netflix film The Adam Project. His performance, which included a remarkable impersonation of Reynolds's comedic style, earned him widespread praise and a nomination for "Best Team" at the MTV Movie & TV Awards alongside Reynolds. That same year, he starred as Charlie Kincaid in the Paramount+ superhero comedy Secret Headquarters.Scobell's career continued to skyrocket when he landed the lead role of Percy Jackson in the highly anticipated Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Author Rick Riordan himself has praised Scobell's audition and his ability to embody the iconic character. The series premiered in 2023 and has been renewed for a second season.Scobell is known for his love of superhero films, particularly those featuring Deadpool, which he has stated helped him prepare for his role in The Adam Project. He also enjoys sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, and lacrosse. His future projects include the film "Looking Through Water" (2025) and a voice role in The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2027).
