Paul Walker was born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California. Of German, Irish, and English descent, he was raised in the Sunland community of Los Angeles. Walker began his career in the entertainment industry as a toddler, appearing in a Pampers commercial. His early acting credits include roles in television series such as Who's the Boss? and Touched by an Angel.
Walker gained widespread recognition in 1999 for his role in the high school football drama Varsity Blues. However, his breakthrough came in 2001 when he starred as Brian O’Conner in The Fast and the Furious. This role became his most iconic, solidifying his status as a major Hollywood actor. The success of the film launched a franchise that would become one of the highest-grossing series in movie history.
Walker reprised his role as Brian O’Conner in five sequels, becoming a core figure in the Fast and Furious series. He worked alongside prominent actors like Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. At the height of his career, he was filming scenes for the franchise's seventh installment, Furious 7, and was reportedly enthusiastic about the film’s direction.
Outside the Fast and Furious saga, Walker starred in several other films that demonstrated his versatility. In 2005, he appeared alongside Jessica Alba in Into the Blue, a thriller set in the Bahamas. His performance in Running Scared (2006) was met with positive reviews from critics and praise from the film’s director for his intense portrayal of a distressed father.
Another notable achievement was Eight Below, a Walt Disney production released in 2006. The film, centered on an Antarctic survival story, became a box office success and was the highest-grossing film in its U.S. release month.
Walker had a deep love for animals and was especially fond of his dogs. He was also devoted to his daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, who returned to California in 2011 to live with him. Beyond acting, Paul Walker held a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, reflecting his commitment to martial arts and physical fitness.
A known car enthusiast, Walker had a passion for high-performance vehicles and frequently participated in racing events. One of his favorite cars was the BMW M3 E92. He also had a strong interest in marine biology and worked with the National Geographic Channel on expeditions, including efforts to study great white sharks.
| Birth Date: | 12 Sep, 1973 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Glendale |
| Education: | Village Christian Schools |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor (1973-2013) |
| Twitter Id: | RealPaulWalker |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
