Pernell Walker (born September 19, 1980) is an American actress known for her impactful performances in film, television, and theater. Hailing from the South Bronx, Walker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from City College and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School. Walker first garnered attention with her breakout role as Laura in Pariah (2011), an award-winning Focus Features film directed by Dee Rees. Her performance earned critical acclaim and established her as a compelling presence in independent cinema. She further showcased her versatility with roles in television series such as The Deuce (2017–2019), where she portrayed Ruby "Thunder Thighs," and City on a Hill (2021–2022), in which she played Grace Campbell. Her Off-Broadway debut came with the world premiere of SEED (2011), and she has participated in stage readings like Accept/Except, directed by Tony and Emmy Award-winning George Faison. Her stage performances, including roles in Singin' Wid a Sword in Ma Hand and Post Prison Playdate, reflect her commitment to powerful storytelling across mediums. Walker’s television credits include notable appearances in When They See Us (2019), directed by Ava DuVernay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2018), and Dietland (2018). She has also appeared in films like Lost Cat Corona (2017) and Ambition’s Debt (2017). In recent years, her work has continued to expand, with roles in the Netflix series Ripley (2024) and the feature film Weekend in Taipei (2024). Pernell Walker(1980년생) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 드라이브 인 타이페이, 파리아, Pariah가 있으며, 그 외에도 로 앤 오더: 성범죄전담반, 이퀄라이저, 레프트오버, 언브레이커블 키미슈미트, 더 듀스, 더 닉, 더 나이트 오브, City on a Hill, 리플리: 더 시리즈, 애니 2015, 버틀러: 대통령의 집사, Before I Go 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2024년 드라이브 인 타이페이에서 Charlotte Fields 역을 맡았다. 2024년 Before I Go에서 Grace 역을 맡았다. 2024년 리플리: 더 시리즈에서 SRO Clerk 역을 맡았다.