Paul Walker
Actor, Film actor
1973 – 2013
Who was Paul Walker?
Paul William Walker IV was an American actor. He began his early career guest-starring in several television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel. Walker would then gain prominence with breakout roles in coming-of-age and teen films such as She's All That and Varsity Blues. In 2001, Walker gained international fame for playing Brian O'Conner, one of the lead protagonists in the street racing action film The Fast and the Furious, and would reprise the role in its additional sequels. He also branched out in various films such as Eight Below, Into the Blue, Joy Ride and Takers.
Outside of acting, Walker was the face of The Coty Prestige fragrance brand Davidoff Cool Water for Men and starred in the National Geographic Channel series, Expedition Great White. He also founded his own charity, Reach Out Worldwide, an organization providing relief efforts for areas affected by natural disasters.
Walker died in a single-car accident on November 30, 2013 alongside friend Roger Rodas. His films Hours and Brick Mansions were released posthumously and his final film Fast & Furious 7 is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2015.
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- Born
- Sep 12, 1973
Glendale - Also known as
- Paul William Walker IV
- Paul W. Walker
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Rebecca Soteros
( - 1999)
- Rebecca Soteros
- Children
- Religion
- Mormonism
- Ethnicity
- Albanian American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Village Christian Schools
( - 1991)
- Village Christian Schools
- Lived in
- San Fernando Valley
- Died
- Nov 30, 2013
Valencia
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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