Walker Scobell is an American teen actor who burst onto the acting scene in 2022 with Netflix’s The Adam Project, portraying the younger version of Ryan Reynolds’ character.
This is his first major acting gig, after which, he starred in various other projects like Secret Headquarters and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Aside from acting credits, he has guest-appeared in TV shows like Entertainment Tonight, Today, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He has garnered 2 million followers on Instagram. So, who is Walker Scobell? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Walker Scobell Biography
Walker Scobell was born on January 5, 2009, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America. He is 16 years old.
| Birth Name | Walker Scobell |
| Nickname | Walker |
| Date of Birth | January 6, 2009 |
| Place of Birth | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Age | 16 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Family
His parents are Heather Melissa and Peter W. Scobell. He hails from a military family, where his father worked in the US Army which led the family to live in various places in California and Colorado. He is the youngest of two children to his parents and grew up with his elder sister. His parents were extremely supportive of his acting career.
Education
Scobell is pursuing middle school and he developed an interest in acting when he was in primary school.
Walker Scobell Love Life
Given the fact that Scobell is barely 16 years old, it’s highly unlikely that he’s entered the world of dating. He’s currently single and is not likely looking for a relationship, as he is still young and focused on developing his career.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 1 inch or 154 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Walker Scobell Facts
In 2022, he made his acting debut in Shawn Levy’s Netflix film The Adam Project as the younger Adam Reed. The film revolves around the fighter pilot (played by Ryan Reynolds) who time travels to team up with his younger self to save the world after crash-landing in 2022. The film also starred Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Zoe Saldana.
He loves snowboarding, skateboarding, and parkour and spends a lot of his free time playing the sport.
On October 1, 200. he posted a picture of his mom on his Instagram wishing her a happy birthday.
Though he is not very active on Instagram, he’s still managed to build up a large following on the platform, thanks to the success of The Adam Project. He has around 2 million followers and the numbers are growing still.
Having only appeared in one film, the incredibly young talented star has already become a household name.
Scobell plays the titular character Percy Jackson in Disney+’s live-action Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan.
In 2024, he voiced Wade Wilson in Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, and Leslie Uggams. He plays an important role in Roberto Sneider’s drama film, Blood Knot
In 2025, he won the SCAD TVfest for Rising Star Award for his work in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.