Jimmie Walker Net Worth 2022: Age, Bio, Wife, and Kids

The role of James Evans Jr. (“J.J.”), which Walker played, made him a household name in the United States as an actor and comedian. As of the year 2022, Jimmie Walker has a meager net worth of only $1 million.

Jimmie Walker discusses his book "Dynomite! Good Times, Bad Times, Our Times - A Memoir"

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Jimmie Walker Early Life and Bio

Full Name	James Carter Walker Jr.
Birth Date / Age	June 25, 1947 / 74 Years Old
Birth Place	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Source of Wealth	Acting / Comedy
Relationship Status	Single
Height	6 ft. 1 in. / 185 cm.
Net Worth	$1 Million

In June of 1947, James Carter Walker Jr. was born to James and Lorena Walker in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. His father worked for Pullman, while his mother did various odd jobs, including running the nursing department at a local hospital.

As a child, Jimmie was also subjected to his father’s domestic violence toward his mother.

Walker was born in Brooklyn but spent much of his childhood in The Bronx. He went to high school at Theodore Roosevelt High School. After that, he proceeded with his education by enrolling in SEEK (Search for Education, Evaluation, and Knowledge).

Interestingly, he got his start in radio engineering at WRVR, an adult radio station.

Jimmy Walker competes in the 'Battle of the Network Stars'

Jimmie Walker Net Worth and Career

Walker started doing stand-up in 1969. In quick succession, the Good Times casting director saw potential in him and cast him. Jimmie was also making guest appearances on shows like Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In and the Jack Paar Show around the same period.

From 1974 through 1979, Walker portrayed James Evans Jr. (also known as “J.J.” on the show) in the CBS sitcom Good Times. Walker’s catchphrase “Dyn-o-mite!” became a success since he used it in every episode.

Walker has also made important guest appearances on shows like The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, At Ease, and Bustin’ Loose. After that, his most well-known film performances were in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Guyver, Airplane!, and Going Bananas.

In the ’90s, he made a notable comeback to radio by hosting programs on WHIO, WOAI, WLS, and KKAR.

Walker published his autobiography, Dyn-o-mite!, in 2012. A Memoir of the Good, the Bad, and Our Times.

And last, the actor has been featured in Medicare Helpline TV advertising in recent years.

Jimmie Walker Personal Life

Walker has revealed, rather unexpectedly, on The Wendy Williams Show that he is single and does not have any children from a previous relationship.

He told CNN in 2012 that despite his moral objections, he supported legalizing gay marriage. That “it’s not worth fighting against,” he said.

In his memoir, Walker elaborated on his political beliefs, writing that he follows “logic and common sense” and that, generally speaking, he has a conservative stance.

Walker is still going on tour across the country to do his stand-up comedy act.