Adrian Walters
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Adrian Walters is a multi-award-winning actor known for his commanding screen presence and nuanced performances. As the youngest of seven children, he grew up performing, reenacting his favorite films and shows to entertain his family. He leads as Akai in It Comes in Waves, which premiered at the American Black Film Festival to a standing ovation and was championed by Karl Hartman and Big Indie Pictures, the producers of the Oscar-winning Manchester by the Sea. Critics have praised his performance as "a tour-de-force" (Screenfish) and noted that "Walters tapped into something raw" (Rotten Tomatoes). The Kitchen Conversation drew comparisons to Moonlight, Aftersun, and The Worst Person in the World. He also leads as Daniel Collins in Out Standing, which premiered at TIFF. His breakthrough performances have garnered major awards across international festival circuits and positioned him as one of cinema’s most compelling new leading men.
His television work includes roles on Star Trek: Discovery Paramount+, Dare Me Netflix and The Handmaid’s Tale, Hulu.
His television work includes roles on Star Trek: Discovery Paramount+, Dare Me Netflix and The Handmaid’s Tale, Hulu.
