Dwayne Walker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing independent films such as The Gospel, Not Easily Broken and The family That Preys.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Walker grew up in a family of nine children. He was inspired by the works of filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, and began making his own short films at the age of 13. After graduating from high school, Walker attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production.
Walker made his feature film debut in 2004 with The Gospel, a film about a young man's struggle to find faith and redemption. The film received critical acclaim and was well-received at the box office. Following this success, Walker directed the romantic drama Not Easily Broken, which starred Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson. The film was a moderate success at the box office and received positive reviews from critics.
In 2009, Walker directed the comedy-drama The Family That Preys, starring Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, and Tyler Perry. The film was a success at the box office and received largely positive reviews. Walker followed this success with the suspense thriller For Colored Girls, starring Janet Jackson and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was met with mixed reviews from critics but was a success at the box office.
Walker has since gone on to direct and produce a number of films, including the romantic drama Good Deeds (2012), the biopic Black Nativity (2013), the drama The Single Moms Club (2014), and the thriller Supremacy (2014). He also directed the television films Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004) and Double Dad (2021).
Throughout his career, Walker has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tyler Perry, Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, and Janet Jackson. He has earned widespread praise for his ability to tell deeply personal stories with an emotional and spiritual depth. Walker’s work has been celebrated for its heartfelt and thoughtful approach to filmmaking.
