Walter Russell III

Walter Russell III is a Harlem, NY native who originated the role of Young Michael Jackson on Broadway in MJ the Musical. Broadway, US/Canada Tour: The Lion King (Young Simba), Met Opera: Fire Shut Up in My Bones (Char'es Baby). Regional: Kinky Boots (Young Lola). TV: Gossip Girl, The Good Fight, That Damn Michael Che, Let the Right One In, Disney Family Singalong II. Training: PUSH Dance Co, HSA, National Dance Institute. Walter is a 2023 Grammy Award winner for his work on the Original Cast Recordings of Fire Shut Up In My Bones and MJ the Musical.