Devon Walker (comedian)

Devon Walker is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is most known for his work on Saturday Night Live.

Early life

Devon Walker was born February 13, 1991 in Washington. He grew up mainly in Austin, Texas, though he also spent part of his childhood in Pflugerville. He attended Texas State University and graduated with a degree in psychology. He has a master's degree in organizational leadership from St. Edward's University.

Walker began his comedy career with his first open mic event in late 2014, as he was beginning graduate school. He moved to New York City in 2018, where he hosted the monthly comedy show Dad with comics Alex English and Gary Richardson at The Jane.
In 2017, Walker was chosen for their Up Next showcase, and in 2019, he had his own special on Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring. He has written for the animated Netflix comedy Big Mouth and the 2022 Freeform comedy series Everything's Trash.
In 2022, Walker joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a featured player for the show's 48th season. He was promoted to repertory cast in 2024, and left the show in 2025, following the conclusion of the show's 50th season. Walker particiated in the show's 50th anniversary special.
In January 2026, Amazon Prime announced Walker with seven other actors and actresses as guest stars in its upcoming television series Barbershop.