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An EastEnders legend has announced a brand new career move after twenty years on the scene.
Rudolph Walker CBE, who has played Jamaican patriarch Patrick Trueman since 2001, has announced that he has written his memoirs.
Walking With Dignity chronicles the trials and hardships the 84-year-old actor has endured, as well as the highlights of his 60-year career so far.
Rudolph wrote on X, formerly Twitter: ‘Finally!! My autobiography ‘Walking With Dignity’ comes out September 26th.’
‘You can pre-order at https://amzn.eu/d/cWyoDGT I hope you like it. Spread the word #autobiography #mylife #actorlife #FamilyFirst.’
EastEnders star Rudolph Walker, 84, who has played Jamaican patriarch Patrick Trueman since 2001, has revealed he has written a memoir
Rudolph pictured as Patrick with his on-screen wife Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter)
Among those who congratulated Rudolph was Ricky Norwood, who played the much-loved role of Fatboy in EastEnders from 2010 to 2015.
Ricky, 41, wrote: ‘When you read anyone’s story… this man’s journey is one filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, surprises and life lessons..!
“I feel honored to call this man a mentor and friend. Pre-order now..(sic).”
Since 2001, the character Patrick, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, has been the focus of countless harrowing stories, including tales of strokes, an attack in his shop and the death of his adopted son.
He is seen as a father figure to several characters, namely sisters Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson).
Over the years, Rudolph has appeared in Love Thy Neighbour, Roman Atkinson’s police comedy The Thin Blue Line and films such as 10 Rillington Place,
In the late 1990s he was also the narrator of the popular CBeebies programme Teletubbies.
In honor of his 70th birthday, Rudolph founded the Rudolph Walker Foundation in 2010 to help underprivileged youth pursue careers in the entertainment industry.
Among those who congratulated Rudolph was Ricky Norwood, who played the much-loved character Fatboy in EastEnders from 2010 to 2015
He is seen as a father figure to several characters, namely sisters Denise Fox (Diane Parish, far left) and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson, second from left)
Rudolph’s services to drama and charity resulted in his appointment as CBE in the 2020 New Years Honours List
The foundation organises, among other things, a drama prize for schools in London and a role model prize for pupils who have had a positive influence on others.
In 2015, he celebrated his 1000th EastEnders episode.
Rudolph’s services to theatre and charity saw him appointed CBE in the 2020 New Years Honours List.
Walking With Dignity by Rudolph Walker CBE is available from September 26.