Graham Walker (actor)


Graham Paul Walker was an English comic, known for being a member of The Grumbleweeds.

Career

Walker joined The Grumbleweeds in 1962 at the request of Maurice Lee, who himself had just been asked to join by Robin Colvill. The Grumbleweeds turned professional in 1967 after appearing on Opportunity Knocks. The group would gain their own radio show, The Grumbleweeds Radio Show, that lasted from 1979 to 1991 on BBC Radio 2, and later a television series.
Walker appeared in Episode 5 of Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere in 2004, and portrayed Mike Leeman on one episode of Coronation Street in 2011. Walker portrayed former British prime minister Winston Churchill in a mini series from 2003 to 2004.

Death

Walker died of cancer on 2 June 2013, sixteen days after his 68th birthday. His funeral took place on 12 June. At the time, the Grumbleweeds had been reduced to a duo, consisting of Walker and Colvill.

Filmography

Radio

The Grumbleweeds Radio Show – various characters – 1979–1991

Television

The Grumbleweeds Show – various characters – 1983–1988Rock With Laughter – himself – 1993 New Voices – Gary – 1997 Heartbeat – Mickey – 1997 Churchill – Winston Churchill – 2003–2004 The Courtroom – Tom Briley – 2004 Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere – Old farmer – 2004 Coronation Street – Mike Leeman – 2011

Film

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 – Uncle Eric – 2009Boy Called Bremner – Jimmy – 2014