Stan Walker Biography: Age, Wife, Songs, Net Worth, Height, Children, Movies, Albums

Stan Walker is an Australian-New Zealand singer, actor, and television personality who first rose to widespread fame after winning the seventh season of Australian Idol in 2009.

His voice, soulful style, and mix of pop/R&B have drawn attention worldwide, and over time he has released multiple albums, acted in films, produced works in te reo Māori, and become a voice for indigenous identity and personal resilience.

Profile

• Full name: Stan Roto Walker
• Date of birth: 23 October 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian-New Zealand
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, actor, television personality
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Weight: 71 kilograms
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Ross Walker; Mother – April Walker
• Siblings: He has three brothers and one sister
• Spouse: Lou Tyson (married in August 2021)
• Children: Son – Te Puuwairua; Daughter – born in 2023
• Relationship status: Married to Lou Tyson
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Māori descent (tribal affiliations include Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Porou)
• Net worth: USD $2.5 million and $3 million

Early Life and Education

Stan Roto Walker was born on 23 October 1990 in Melbourne, Australia, to Ross and April Walker.

He is of Māori heritage, with tribal affiliations that include Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, and Ngāti Porou.

He spent his early years in New Zealand, growing up on a marae in Mount Maunganui.

He attended Fairfield Intermediate and Hamilton Boys’ High School in Hamilton and later boarded at New Plymouth Boys’ High School.

His childhood involved considerable hardship: his father was frequently jailed, there was domestic violence in the home, he encountered drug use within the family, and he experienced abuse.

Around age 15, he began attending church after hearing a testimony from a girl with a similar background, which became a turning point in his life.

Before entering Australian Idol, he worked in retail as a menswear shop assistant in Coolangatta, Queensland.

Personal Life

Stan Walker has been married to Lou Tyson since August 2021.

Lou, a model and television presenter, shares a blended family with Stan — her son Te Puuwairua, born in 2018, and their daughter, born in 2023.

In 2017, Stan discovered he carried the CDH1 gene mutation, which significantly increases the risk of stomach cancer.

That same year, he underwent major surgery to remove part of his stomach.

His mother also carries the same genetic mutation and has faced related health issues.

Stan has since used his platform to raise awareness about genetic conditions and mental health.

Career

Stan Walker’s music career began in 2009 when he auditioned for Australian Idol season seven.

His audition performance of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” won praise, and he went on to win the competition.

His winner’s single “Black Box” became a commercial success in both Australia and New Zealand, followed by his debut studio album Introducing Stan Walker (2009).

He continued his success with From the Inside Out (2010), featuring hits like “Unbroken” and “Choose You.”

His later albums include Let the Music Play (2011), Inventing Myself (2013), Truth & Soul (2015), Stan (EP, 2018), Te Arohanui (2021), and All In (2022).

His 2021 album, sung in te reo Māori, was dedicated to his grandmother and reflected his deep pride in Māori culture.

Walker has also pursued an acting career, appearing in several New Zealand and Australian films such as Mt Zion (2013), Born to Dance (2015), Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), The Stolen (2017), and Chasing Comets (2018).

Additionally, he has served as a judge and mentor on The X Factor New Zealand.

Awards

Stan Walker has received numerous accolades, including eight New Zealand Music Awards, several Waiata Māori Awards for Radio Airplay Record of the Year (2010, 2011, 2013–2015), and multiple nominations for ARIA Music Awards.

Net Worth

Stan Walker’s net worth is estimated between USD $2.5 million and $3 million.

His earnings stem from music sales, streaming royalties, film acting, live performances, television appearances, endorsements, and his work in Māori cultural projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @stanwalker
• TikTok: @stanwalkerofficial
• YouTube: Stan Walker Official

Filmography

• Mt Zion (2013)
• Born to Dance (2015)
• Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
• The Stolen (2017)
• Chasing Comets (2018)

Discography

• Introducing Stan Walker (2009)
• From the Inside Out (2010)
• Let the Music Play (2011)
• Inventing Myself (2013)
• Truth & Soul (2015)
• Stan (EP, 2018)
• Te Arohanui (2021)
• All In (2022)

Books

• Impossible: My Story (2020) — an autobiography chronicling his life, struggles, faith, and rise to fame.