Bree Walker

Bree Walker, born Patricia Lynn Nelson on February 26, 1953, in Oakland, California, is an American radio talk show host, actress, and disability-rights activist. She gained recognition as the first on-air American television network news anchor with ectrodactyly, a rare genetic condition that causes missing and fused digits.

Raised in Austin, Minnesota, she faced challenges due to her condition but overcame them to build a successful career.

Bree Walker began her career as a disc jockey in Kansas City, New York City, and San Diego, where she initially went by Bree Bushaw, her first husband's name. She transitioned to television in 1980 as a consumer advocacy reporter at KGTV in San Diego.

In a bold move, she decided to go public with her ectrodactyly, previously hiding her hands with prosthetic gloves. Her visibility and advocacy work made her a prominent figure in disability rights.

Bree Walker has also dabbled in acting. She appeared as herself in the science-fiction thriller "Without Warning" and played Wendy Sorenson in "The Chase". She also guest-starred on "Reading Rainbow" and took on the role of Sabina the Scorpion Lady in the HBO series "Carnivàle," showcasing her webbed hands.

Full Name	Bree Walker
Other Name	Patricia Lynn Nelson
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress/Talk Show Host/News Anchor
Date of Birth	26-February-1953 (73 years)
Birth Year	1953
Birth Location	Oakland, California, United States

Her portrayal of Sabina was based on real carnival characters from the 1920s and 1930s.

Her career in radio includes hosting talk shows and advocating for media reform. She co-narrated the documentary "Save KLSD: Media Consolidation and Local Radio," which examines the impact of media consolidation on local radio. Her contributions to the field were recognized when she was inducted into the San Diego Women's Hall of Fame in 2010.

In her personal life, Bree Walker has been married twice, first to Robert Smith Walker and later to Jim Lampley. She has two children, Aaron and Andrea Lampley.