Paul William Walker IV
- Born:
- September 12, 1973, Glendale, California, USA
- Died:
- November 30, 2013, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Model, Producer, Philanthropist
Early Life and Education
- Born to Paul William Walker III and Cheryl Crabtree.
- Grew up in Sunland, Los Angeles.
- Raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Attended Village Christian School, graduating in 1991.
- Studied marine biology at several community colleges in California.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career as a child actor, appearing in television commercials.
- Rose to prominence with his role as Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious film franchise.
- Starred in various other films including Varsity Blues, She's All That, Into the Blue, and Running Scared.
- Established himself as an action star known for his athleticism and car handling skills.
- Founded Reach Out Worldwide, a non-profit disaster relief organization.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1986 | Monster in the Closet | Professor Bennett |
| 1998 | Meet the Deedles | Phil Deedle |
| 1999 | Varsity Blues | Lance Harbor |
| 2001 | The Fast and the Furious | Brian O'Conner |
| 2003 | 2 Fast 2 Furious | Brian O'Conner |
| 2006 | Eight Below | Jerry Shepard |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Brian O'Conner |
| 2011 | Fast Five | Brian O'Conner |
| 2013 | Fast & Furious 6 | Brian O'Conner |
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Brian O'Conner (Posthumous Release) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1985-1986 | Highway to Heaven | Eric Travers/Todd Bryant | 2 episodes |
| 1990-1991 | Charles in Charge | Michael Haynes | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
| 1992 | Who's the Boss? | Michael | 1 episode |
Legacy and Impact
Paul Walker's legacy extends beyond his acting career. The "paul walker biography familiaris" would be incomplete without acknowledging his philanthropic work through Reach Out Worldwide and his impact on popular culture, particularly within the automotive enthusiast community. His sudden death profoundly affected his fans and colleagues, cementing his status as a cultural icon.