Polly Walker is an English actress known for her work in television, film, and theater. She was born on May 19, 1966, in Warrington, Cheshire, England. Walker initially trained as a dancer at the Ballet Rambert School in Twickenham but transitioned to acting after an injury at the age of 18. She began her acting career with small roles in television and eventually gained attention for her performance in the film “Patriot Games” (1992) and the television series “Rome.”

Polly Walker’s notable works include portraying the title role in the television series “Lorna Doone” (1990) and her feature debut in “Journey of Honor” (1991). She gained attention for her role as an English woman in an Irish terrorist brigade in “Patriot Games” (1992) and for her portrayal of Atia in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Rome”

Apart from her acting career, Polly Walker has also been involved in health-related work. She is a CHW programming Advisor at World Vision International, UK, where she supports a large portfolio of Community Health Worker (CHW) programming, including over 200,000 CHWs in 48 country programs