Great T&T Citizens in London: Rudolph Walker.

Rudolph is no stranger to television, theatre or film with a multitude of credits to his name - The Thin Blue Line, The Ice Man Cometh, Black Silk and Love Thy Neighbour to name but a few. Rudolph Walker broke many barriers as a performer, working extensively in theatre and becoming the first black person to star in a major television series. Walker, who arrived in Britain in 1960, established himself as a performer by working in repertory theatres across the country in the 1960s including the Mermaid Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse and the Malvern Theatre.

He got his big break in 1972 when he was cast as the main character in the television series, Love Thy Neighbour. Although the show was considered controversial for its use of racist language, it was a popular series that was unprecedented on television at the time.

He is currently on our screens in EastEnders as Patrick Trueman. Rudolph was born September 28, 1939 and raised in Trinidad. He's passionate about cricket. In 2002 Rudolph won the Emma Best Actor award. Also in 2002 Rudolph learnt to play the steel pans (something he'd always wanted to do) for a storyline in EastEnders.

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