Paul Walker
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| Paul Walker | |
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Walker in March 2009 at the Fast & Furiouspremiere in London's Leicester Square
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| Born | Paul William Walker IV September 12, 1973[1] Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2013 (aged 40) Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, U.S. |
Cause of death
| Injuries sustained from single-vehicle accident |
| Education | Village Christian School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–2013 |
| Net worth | $45 million (2013)[2] |
| Religion | Christianity[3] |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
| www.paulwalker.com | |
Paul William Walker IV[4] (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor and model. Walker began his early career guest-starring in several television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel. He would then gain prominence with breakout roles in coming-of-ageand 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 asEight Below, Into the Blue, Joy Ride and Takers.
Outside of acting, Walker was the face of The Coty Prestige fragrance brandDavidoff Cool Water for Men and starred in the National Geographic Channelseries, Expedition Great White. He also founded his own charity, Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW), 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 slated to be released on April 10, 2015.
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