Walter's biography is a testament to his extraordinary life, marked by a nomadic upbringing as an American gypsy, attending over a dozen schools throughout the United States by the age of 18. This unique experience instilled in him the skills to "improvise, adapt, and overcome" the various obstacles he faced, ultimately leading him to earn consecutive full-ride acting scholarships to the University of Michigan and Brandeis University.
After completing his M.F.A. in acting and speech at the age of 24, Walter went on to appear in over 250 professional stage productions worldwide, showcasing his remarkable talent. His stage success effortlessly translated to film, TV, recording, voice-over, casting, teaching, writing, directing, and producing, with a notable list of credits that include Broadway's A Tale Of Two Cities, Off-Broadway's Barbara's Blue Kitchen, and LA's critically acclaimed 30th anniversary revival of Hair.
As a producer, Walter's credits include Broadway's A Tale Of Two Cities, Off-Broadway's Barbara's Blue Kitchen, and LA's 30th anniversary revival of Hair, as well as numerous star-studded Broadway concerts and celebrity benefits. As a performer, Walter was an original cast member in the Broadway companies of Wicked and A Tale Of Two Cities, with the distinction of being the only cast member of Wicked to be with the show from its table-read inception to its triumphant Broadway opening.
Walter's commitment to A Tale Of Two Cities was further demonstrated through his performance of the highest ballistic free fall stunt in Broadway history. Some of his favorite stage credits include Yoko Ono's New York Rock, the title role in Sweeney Todd, The Rocky Horror Show, The Who's Tommy, Western Star, as well as international tours of Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Golden Musicals Of Broadway.
Walter's extensive discography includes the original cast recordings of Wicked, A Tale Of Two Cities, The Prince of Egypt, Hair, Yoko Ono's New York Rock, Visions, and Dale Wasserman's Western Star. Notable film and TV appearances include The Black Rose, Killers, CTU, The Merchants Of Venice, Dragon Fury II, Cyberdorm, Baja Run, Babylon 5, MAD TV, Secrets, IFC Shorts, Off Madison, VH1's Behind the Music: Hair, VH1's Driven: J'LO, Broadway: The American Musical, Show Business: The Road To Broadway, Late Show with David Letterman, The Today Show, and The Tony Awards.
