Samantha Walker

Since graduating with a BA in Theatre from Stephen F. Austin State University, Samantha has worked as a professional actor in theatre productions, independent films, and commercials. She has played many different roles such as the dutiful secretary to Armand Assante in Leaves of the Tree (2016), the kind and sensible girl-next-door in the comedy American Zombieland (2020), and the young mother of a child with autism in Bailey's Voice (2021). Several of her notable stage credits include Meg in Crimes of the Heart, Susy in Wait Until Dark, Corie in Barefoot in the Park, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She also starred in the Houston premiere of Love/Sick with Firecracker Productions at the Obsidian Theatre as the characters Louise, Jill, and Emily. She had the privilege of working directly with the playwright of Love/Sick, John Cariani, while in its early stages in the play reading festival at her alma mater. When she's not on stage or set, Samantha finds a balance between training her mind and body with yoga, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has been an avid practitioner and teacher of yoga for ten years and a martial artist for the past six years.