Stephen Walters

Stephen Walters is an English actor known for his work in British and international film and television. Walters trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before beginning a career that includes roles in productions such as the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" and the Danny Boyle-directed comedy "Strumpet." He gained wider recognition with film roles including Nitro in "Mean Machine" and Shanks in the crime thriller "Layer Cake." Walters has also appeared in "Batman Begins" and the Guy Ritchie film "Revolver."

Walters' television credits include a Royal Television Society Best Actor nomination for his lead performance in the Sky Arts drama "Ragged," where he portrayed actor and activist Ricky Tomlinson. He has appeared in BAFTA-winning dramas including "Hillsborough," "Buried," and "The Village," as well as series such as "Skins," "Good Cop," and "The Accused." Walters' range extends to roles in NBC's "Dracula," "A.D. The Bible Continues," and the ITV crime drama "Little Boy Blue."

International audiences recognize Walters for his role as Angus Mhor in the Starz series "Outlander," based on Diana Gabaldon's Scottish time travel novels. He appeared in 15 episodes across two seasons, with the dynamic between his Angus and Grant O'Rourke's Rupert MacKenzie becoming a notable aspect of the series. Walters also appeared in BBC's "Dickensian" and "The Musketeers."

Walters has continued to take on roles in high-profile television dramas, including a lead guest appearance in the BBC crime drama "Shetland" and a role in ITV's factual drama "Anne," which earned him a second Royal Television Society Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He joined the cast of Apple TV+'s spy thriller "Slow Horses." In addition to acting, Walters is a musician, songwriter, writer, director, and producer, contributing to the British television and film industry as a versatile character actor.