Houston Tumlin
Houston Lee Tumlin was an American child actor best known for his only acting role as Walker Bobby in the sports comedy film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.Tumlin was born Houston Lee Tumlin on December 27, 1992 in Pell City, Alabama, the son of Craig and Michelle Tumlin. He had an older brother named Tyler and a younger sister named Hayden. Tumlin attended Victory Christian High School in Pell City and graduated in 2011.Career
Acting career
Tumlin portrayed Walker Bobby, one of the two sons of Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby, in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006.Military career
He served in the U.S. Army for nearly six years and earned achievement and decorations as an E-5 Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division, including the Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Air Assault Badge.Filmography
Film
Personal life
According to his mother, he had post-traumatic stress disorder and depression after his service in the military.Death
Tumlin died by suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot on March 23, 2021, at his home in Pelham, Alabama. He was 28 years old.Legacy
In March 2022, Tumlin's mother Michelle opened the non-profit organization entitled The Houston Project in their home town of Pell City which provides mental health and financial care for veterans and their families.