Chet Walker

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Chet Walker

Chet Walker

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Chet Walker

Date of Birth: February 22, 1940
Date of Passing: June 08, 2024
Birthplace: Bethlehem, Mississippi
Obituary: The New York Times

Chet Walker was a former basketball star who played in the NBA and later became an Emmy-winning producer. He produced films including "The Glass Shield," "Freedom Road" and "A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story" which earned an Emmy in 1990.

Chet Walker was a former basketball star who played in the NBA and later became an Emmy-winning producer. He produced films including "The Glass Shield," "Freedom Road" and "A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story" which earned an Emmy in 1990.

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Awards & Nominations

1 Nomination | 1 Emmy

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