Pernell Walker
Born Sep 19 1980
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Pernell Walker (born September 19, 1980) is an American actress known for her impactful performances in film, television, and theater. Hailing from the South Bronx, Walker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from City College and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School. Walker first garnered attention with her breakout role as Laura in Pariah (2011), an award-winning Focus Features film directed by Dee Rees. Her performance earned critical acclaim and established her as a compelling presence in independent cinema. She furthe…
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Pernell Walker's Credits
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Kayla Price
The Equalizer
Celia
The Leftovers
Celia Odalys
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Vonda
The Deuce
Ruby 'Thunder Thighs'
RIPLEY
SRO Clerk
The Knick
Ida Harris
City on a Hill
Grace Campbell
The Night Of
Rikers PO
Annie
Auditioning 'Mom'
The Butler
Lorraine
Weekend in Taipei
Charlotte Fields
Pariah
Laura
Pariah
Laura
Before I Go
Grace