Meet Andrew Walker, the Hallmark heartthrob, and the untold truth about his illness

Meet Andrew Walker, the Hallmark heartthrob, and the untold truth about his illness

Andrew Walker is a Canadian actor and producer best known for his roles in Hallmark Channel films such as Three Wise Men and a Baby and Jingle Bell Run. Beyond his professional accomplishments, fans have been increasingly curious about his personal life, specifically rumours about his health.

Andrew Walker in a black and grey coats
Andrew Walker attends the opening night of "Love Actually Live" (L) and the 2017 Summer TCA Tour (R). Photo: Earl Gibson III, Amanda Edwards (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Andrew Walker is best known for his roles on the Hallmark Channel.
  • He ended his football pursuits when he suffered an ACL injury in college.
  • He has been married to Cassandra Troy since 2012, and they share two sons.
  • Andrew Walker and his wife run Little West, a cold-pressed juice bar in Los Angeles.
  • Andrew Walker does not have cancer. However, another Andrew Walker, a UK rugby captain, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2024.

Andrew Walker's profile summary

Full nameAndrew William Walker
GenderMale
Date of birth9 June 1979
Age46 years old (as of 2025)
Zodiac signGemini
Place of birthMontreal, Quebec, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EthnicityCaucasian
ReligionChristianity
EducationVanier College, Boston College
Hair colourLight brown
Eye colourBlue with heterochromia (one eye partly hazel)
Height in feet and inches5'11"
Height in centimetres180
Weight in pounds165
Weight in kilograms75
FatherBruce Walker
MotherJoyce Walker
Siblings1 (Jenimay Walker)
Sexual orientationStraight
Marital statusMarried
WifeCassandra Troy
Children2 (West, Wolf)
ProfessionActor, film producer, entrepreneur
Net worth$2 million
Instagram@awalkk35

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Andrew Walker's biography

Andrew Walker was born on 9 June 1979 in Montréal, Canada. He is 46 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.

Walker's parents are Bruce Walker, a school administrator, and Joyce Walker, a librarian, who passed away in May 2023. He has one sister, Jenimay Walker, a model and actress.

Andrew graduated from Vanier College, where he played football, and was given a full scholarship to Boston College. However, during spring training, he tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), ending his sporting career and steering him into acting instead.

Facts about Andrew Walker
Top 5 fast facts about Andrew Walker. Photo: Amanda Edwards on Getty Images (modified by author)
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Acting career: Andrew Walker's movies and TV shows

Andrew began acting in the mid-1990s and eventually moved to Hollywood around 2001. A month after arriving in Hollywood, he was cast as the series lead on the television show Maybe It's Me, followed by Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

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Following a holding agreement with Warner Bros., he worked on Adopted, Wicked Minds, Deception, and Lies before landing a recurring role on the ABC sitcom Hot Properties.

Walker's breakout role in Steel Toes (2006) earned him a Phillip Borsos Award and an ACTRA Award for Best Actor in 2008.

The actor has been a beloved Hallmark Channel performer since 2012, appearing in over 25 holiday and romance films. Here is a list of Andrew Walker's Hallmark movies and TV shows:

Andrew Walker in blue shirt
Actor Andrew W. Walker visits Hallmark's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta
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  • A Bride for Christmas (2012)
  • Wedding Planner Mystery (2014)
  • Appetite for Love (2016)
  • A Dream of Christmas (2016)
  • Love Struck Café (2017)
  • Christmas on My Mind (2019)
  • A Maple Valley Christmas (2022)
  • Christmas Island (2023)
  • The Reluctant Royal (2025)

Entrepreneurial endeavours

In 2013, Andrew and his wife opened Clover, a cold-pressed juice bar in Los Angeles. They later rebranded it as Little West in 2018. The company embodies their love of the West Coast and healthy living, and honours their eldest son, West.

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In 2025, the Canadian actor introduced SkinMason, a skincare line with peptide/tri-acid cleansing pads. The brand focuses on simplicity and effectiveness.

What is Andrew Walker's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Andrew Walker's alleged net worth was $2 million as of 2025. He has amassed wealth from his acting career and various business ventures.

Is Andrew Walker married?

Andrew Walker and his wife Cassandra Troy
Actor Andrew Walker and Cassandra Troy arrive for the 2017 Summer TCA Tour - Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Greg Doherty
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Andrew Walker married fellow Montréal native Cassandra Troy in 2012 after dating since 2004. Together, they have two sons: West, born in July 2015, and Wolf, born in December 2019.

Does Andrew Walker have cancer?

No credible sources confirm Andrew Walker's cancer speculations. These rumours seem to stem from confusion with another Andrew Walker, a UK rugby captain who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2024.

His most significant health-related public story relates to his late mother's Alzheimer's disease. Joyce Walker, Andrew's mother, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's around 2013, and her health rapidly declined, developing Parkinson-like symptoms before passing away in March 2023.

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In her memory, the film producer joined the Dance Party to End ALZ, raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care and research alongside colleagues like Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach.

Andrew has also spoken openly about growing up in a family with severe depression, whereby both his mother and sister suffered from it. These encounters made him more concerned about his mental health. He practices wellness routines like nutrition, sleep control, yoga, Pilates, and meditation.

FAQs

  1. Who Is Andrew Walker? He is an acclaimed Canadian actor and producer.
  2. How old is Andrew Walker? The actor is 46 years old as of 2025. He was born on 9 June 1979.
  3. What is Andrew Walker doing now? He is acting in Hallmark films, running businesses, and engaging in advocacy and public appearances.
  4. Who is Andrew Walker's wife? His wife is Cassandra Troy. They have been married since 2012.
  5. Is Andrew Walker still married? He is still married to Cassandra Troy.
  6. Is Andrew Walker married to Tyler Hynes' cousin? Walker's wife, Cassandra Troy, is Tyler Hynes' cousin.
  7. Does Andrew Walker have children? He is the father of two sons: West and Wolf.
  8. Does Andrew Walker have heterochromia? He has heterochromia as his eyes display two colours (blue and partly hazel).

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Andrew Walker is a remarkable Canadian actor and producer known for her Hallmark roles. He is married to Cassandra Troy, and they share two children. Since his mother died in 2023, Walker has been raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care.

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