Acting
Roy Walker
Born 1940-07-31
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Department: Acting
Biography
Robert "Roy" Walker is a Northern Irish television personality and comedian, who worked for many years as both a television presenter and comedy actor. He is best known as the original host of the game show Catchphrase between 1986 and 1999, and as one of the stars of the comedy showcase The Comedians.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Roy Walker
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Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
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Maverick
1957
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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2002
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An Audience with...
1978
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Shooting Stars
1993
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
2002
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Phoenix Nights
2001
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Catchphrase
1986
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The Comedians
1971
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The Real Marigold Hotel
2016
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (24 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The B-Team | Priest | Movie | 2024 | |
| Roy Walker - Beyond a Joke | Self | Movie | 2019 | |
 | The Real Marigold Hotel | Self | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Pick Me! | Voice Over | TV Series | 2015 |
| Roy Walker's TV Bloomers | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2009 | |
| The Alan Titchmarsh Show | Self | TV Series | 2007 | |
| The All Star Talent Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2006 | |
 | When Comedy Changed Forever | Self | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Jealous God | Monsignor | Movie | 2005 |
| I'm Famous and Frightened! | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2004 | |
 | Harry Hill's TV Burp | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Self | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Phoenix Nights | Himself | TV Series | 2001 |
| It's Only TV But I Like It | Self | TV Series | 1999 | |
 | Ready, Steady, Cook | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Shooting Stars | Self | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out | Self | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On | Sean, Buttons' second brother | Movie | 1986 |
 | Catchphrase | Himself - Presenter | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Summertime Special | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1981 |
| Blackpool Bonanza | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1978 | |
 | An Audience with... | Self | TV Series | 1978 |
 | The Comedians | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1971 |
 | Maverick | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1957 |