Houston Tumlin
American actor (1992–2021)
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Houston Lee Tumlin (December 27, 1992 – March 23, 2021) was an American child actor best known for his only acting role as Walker Bobby in the sports comedy film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).[6]
December 27, 1992[2]
Houston Tumlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Houston Lee Tumlin[1] December 27, 1992[2] Pell City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2021 (aged 28)[3] Pelham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Education | Victory Christian High School[4] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–2006 |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 2014–2019 |
| Rank | Sergeant[5] |
| Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
| Awards | Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Assault Badge |
Early life and education
Tumlin was born Houston Lee Tumlin on December 27, 1992 in Pell City, Alabama, the son of Craig and Michelle (née Carter) Tumlin.[7][8][9] He had an older brother named Tyler (b. 1988) and a younger sister named Hayden (b. 1998).[10][11] Tumlin attended Victory Christian High School in Pell City and graduated in 2011.[12][13]
Career
Acting career
Tumlin portrayed Walker Bobby, one of the two sons of Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby, in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006.[14][15]
Military career
He served in the U.S. Army for nearly six years and earned achievement and decorations as an E-5 Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division,[16] including the Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Air Assault Badge.[17][18]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Walker Bobby | [19][20] |
Personal life
According to his mother, he had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression after his service in the military.[21][22]
Death
Tumlin died by suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot on March 23, 2021, at his home in Pelham, Alabama.[23][24] He was 28 years old.[25][26]