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Houston Tumlin
American actor (1992–2021)
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. |
Died | March 23, 2021(2021-03-23) (aged 28)[3] Pelham, Alabama, U.S. |
Education | Victory Christian High School[4] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006–2006 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
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]
Acting career
Tumlin potrayed Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006.[14][15]
Military career
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]
Film
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][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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- "Talladega Nights Star Houston Tumlin Dead by Suicide at 28". www.eonline.com.
- "Carrying on his name". www.shelbycountyreporter.com.
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- "Houston Tumlin, child actor in 'Talladega Nights,' dies at 28". www.nbcnews.com.
- "Houston Tumlin, 'Talladega Nights' Child Actor, Dead at 28". www.kare11.com.
- "Army Vet Houston Tumlin, Star of 'Talladega Nights,' Dead at 28". www.military.com.
- "Houston Tumlin, 'Talladega Nights' child actor, dies by suicide at 28". www.usatoday.com.
- "Decorated Army Veteran, Talladega Nights star diagnosed with CTE at VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank". concussionfoundation.org.
- "Houston Tumlin, 'Talladega Nights' child actor, dead at 28". www.kiro7.com.
- "The actor who played young Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights has died". NewsComAu. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- "Talladega Nights Child Star Houston Tumlin Struggled with PTSD and Depression Before Death, Says Mom". People. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- "Houston Tumlin obituary: Talladega Nights actor dies at 28". Legacy.com. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- "'Talladega Nights' actor Houston Tumlin dead at 28". New York Post. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- "Houston Project Official Facebook Page". facebook.com.
- "Helping area veterans and honoring a military son's memory". discoverstclair.com.
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