Houston Lee Tumlin (December 27, 1992 – March 23, 2021) was an American child actor best known for his only film role as Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).[6]
Houston Tumlin
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Born | Houston Lee Tumlin[1] (1992-12-27)December 27, 1992[2]
Pell City, Alabama, U.S.
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Died | March 23, 2021(2021-03-23) (aged 28)[3]
Pelham, Alabama, U.S.
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Education | Victory Christian High School[4] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006 |
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Years of service | 2014–2019 |
Rank | Sergeant[5] |
Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
Awards | Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Assault Badge |
Tumlin was born in Pell City, Alabama, the son of Craig and Michelle (née Daboin) Tumlin.[7][8][9] He had an older brother named Tyler (b. 1988) and a younger sister named Hayden (b. 1998).[10][11] Tumlin attended Victory Christian High School in Pell City and graduated in 2011.[12][13]
Tumlin portrayed Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006.[14][15]
He served in the U.S. Army for nearly six years and earned achievement and participation decorations as an E-5 Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division,[16] including the Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Air Assault Badge.[17][18]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Walker Bobby | [19][20] |
According to his mother, he had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression after his service in the military.[21][22]
Tumlin died by suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot on March 23, 2021, at his home in Pelham, Alabama.[23][24] He was 28 years old.[25][26]
In March 2022, Tumlin's mother Michelle opened the non-profit organization entitled The Houston Project in their home town of Pell City which provides mental health and financial care for veterans and their families.[27][28][29]
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