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Paul Walker

Paul Walker
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Walker in March 2009 at the Fast & Furious premiere in London's Leicester Square
Born Paul William Walker IV
(1973-09-12)September 12, 1973
Glendale, California
Died November 30, 2013(2013-11-30) (aged 40)
Santa Clarita, California
Cause of death Injuries sustained from single-vehicle collision
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California
Education Village Christian School
Occupation Actor
Years active 1984–2013
Net worth Steady $25 million (2014)
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Children Meadow Walker (b. 1998)
Relatives Cody Walker (brother)

Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor. Walker began his career guest-starring in several television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel. Walker gained 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 his portrayal of Brian O'Conner in the street racing action film The Fast and the Furious, and would reprise the role in five of the next six installments but died in the middle of the filming of Furious 7. He also starred in films such as Eight Below, Timeline, Into the Blue, Joy Ride and Running Scared.

Besides 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 the charity "Reach Out Worldwide" (ROWW), an organization providing relief efforts for areas affected by natural disasters. He was often praised for his off-screen charity work, and as a performer.


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