Walker Scobell was recently seen in the Disney+ fantasy series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” in 2023. He is an American actor known for his lead role in the series. Walker has had a good start in acting since he auditioned in 2020. He has recently won an award for his performance. In this article, we will know more about Walker Scobell’s height, career, age, net worth, and more.
Actor’s Profile
| Real Name | Walker Scobell |
| Date of Birth | January 5, 2009 |
| Age | 15 |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Student & Actor |
| Education | High School |
| Institute of Education | Fairview High School |
| Parents | Heather and Pete |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Known for | Playing the role of Percy Jackson |
| Height | 5’7” |
| Weight | 51 kg |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
Physical Appearance
Walker Scobell is a young actor with a charming presence. He has a slender build, fair skin, and striking blue eyes that give him an expressive and thoughtful look. His hair is blonde, often styled in a casual, slightly tousled manner, which adds to his approachable, youthful vibe. Standing at an average height of 5’7” for his age, Walker’s appearance is both relatable and memorable, making him a natural fit for roles that showcase his energy and personality.
Family Background
Walker Scobell was born into a military family, more specifically, his parents served in the US armed forces when he was young. He was born on January 5, 2009, in Virginia, USA. He was raised along with his elder brother and a younger sister. They lived in Colorado for a long time and then moved to Fairview, Pennsylvania, where his parents grew up. They still live there, while Scobell occasionally moves out for shooting.
Educational Journey
Walker is still very young, just 15 years old (as of 2024). This likely means he currently attends school. Specifically, he went to a local elementary school, followed by Fairview Middle School. Now, as he is building his acting career, he attends Fairview High School when he’s not shooting.
Besides being a good actor, Walker Scobell is also a smart student. He attends classes with attention and prepares well for exams too. This highlights his zeal for learning and educating himself even when he will soon be an established actor in the industry.
Beginning in Acting Career
Walker Scobell was always interested in acting. He wanted to have a lifetime career in this field. Hence, he started attending drama classes when in elementary school. He learned the basics of acting and got to express himself more creatively. Next, when he moved to Fairview Middle School, he was a part of the School’s production team and also acted in the act of Mary Poppins.
After learning a lot about acting, he learned advanced acting skills from a John D’Aquino acting workshop in his high school. It was here when he hired a manager for himself who helped him sign an acting agency. This was how he got into acting projects, opening more opportunities for himself.
Breakthrough in Career
Walker participated in auditions for Netflix’s film “The Adam Project” in 2020. There were hundreds of other children who were aspiring to be a part of this project. It was destiny and his years of dedication to the role that Walker Scobell resembled the looks for the role. In other words, he was the only one who resembled Ryan Reynolds’ looks in the play. Hence, he landed his first acting role.
Even the critics admired Walker for his role as Ryan Reynold in the film. He received worldwide recognition for this portrayal. Reviewers also said that Walker Ccobell was a perfect younger version of Reynolds. Next, he starred in another hit “Secret Headquarters”, alongside Owen Wilson. The film was released on Paramount+ in 2022.
Most recently, Scobell was praised for his performance in Disney+ another hit film “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”. However, there was a bit of controversy over Walker’s height. His height didn’t match the narrative of Percy Jackson as described in the referring novel. But he was accepted because of his excellent audition tapes and performance. Lastly, Walker Scobell is shooting for the upcoming family drama film “Blood Knot”, directed by Roberto Sneider.
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Social Media Presence
Walker Scobell is not very public. He just has an Instagram account with about 2 Million followers. Because of this account, he is also associated with threads. He usually posts reliable updates about his projects and some life events too.
Net Worth
At such a young age of 15, Walker Scobell is an established actor now. Once he finishes his schooling, he will completely dedicate himself to the industry and will impress his fans with his remarkable performances. His acting endeavors until now have earned him promising wealth. As of 2024, he has a current net worth of approximately about $3 Million which is quite impressive for his age.
