Roy Walker
- January 5, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Roy Walker |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 31, 1940(1940-07-31) |
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Belfast |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Northern Ireland |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Roy Walker Biography
| Name | Roy Walker |
| Birthday | Jul 31 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Belfast |
| Home Town | Northern Ireland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Roy Walker is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on July 31, 1940 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. He was an Irish comedian and TV personality. From 1986 to 1999, he was the host of the popular television show “Catchphrase”.
He was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent by He appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, which was judged by Simon Cowell..
He later became player-manager of Crusaders, in 1989. Walker was a player with Crusaders and was appointed manager in 1989. Walker brought huge success to the North Belfast club by winning the Irish League in 1995 and 1997, also winning the Gold Cup in 1996, the Ulster Cup in 1994, the County Antrim Shield in 1992, and the Stena Line Trophy in 1997, the same year he won the league. Walker had a very good number of players who would become Crusaders legends. Kirk Hunter was a fan favourite along with future manager of Crusaders Stephen Baxter. Other players included Sid Burrows, Glenn Dunlop, Kevin McKeown, Glenn Hunter, and future Glentoran pair Darren Lockhart and Chris Morgan. Walker stunned not only Crusaders fans but the whole Irish League by resigning from the club in 1998. He later became manager of Glenavon.
Walker became manager of the Lurgan Blues hoping to bring success as he did with Crusaders. He did bring a little success to Glenavon by winning the local Mid-Ulster Cup in 1999. Walker resigned in 2000. After leaving Glenavon on 31 July 2000 he became a pundit for BBC Radio Ulster.
Jean, his wife, and mother of three children with him, died in 1989 from cancer.
Roy Walker Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Roy Walker is one of the richest Comedian from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roy Walker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a member of a choir and a riveter. He also served seven years in the British Army.
He was the Northern Ireland Champion in Hammer Throwing for three years.
Robert Wright “Roy” Walker (born 1957) is a football manager and former player. His most recent job was as manager of NIFL Premiership side Ballymena United.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Roy Walker Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Roy Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Roy Walker celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.
How old is Roy Walker now?
81 years (July 31, 1940)
Who is Roy walkers son?
Mark Walker
Who was the first host of catchphrase?
Catchphrase was presented by Northern Irish comedian Roy Walker from its 1986 premiere until 1999, airing weekly at night. Nick Weir took the programme over in 2000 and hosted it until the end of series 16 on 23 April 2004.
Where was Roy Walker born?
Belfast, United Kingdom
Who is Roy Walker married to?
Jean Walker