Paul Walker is a big name in the entertainment industry. He is a professional American actor who played in different blockbuster movies. You may also know him from many famous films like ‘Varsity Blues,’ ‘Timeline,’ ‘Into the Blue,’ ‘Joy Ride,’ and ‘Eight Below.’ However, the actor died at the age of 40 during a car accident. He is the face of The fast and furious franchise.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paul William Walker IV |
| Date of Birth | 12th September 1973 |
| Birth Place | Glendale, California, US |
| Parents | Paul Walker III (Father) Cheryl Walker (Mother) |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Child Actor, Model |
| Partner(s) | Rebecca Soteros McBrain |
| Death | November 30, 2013 |
| Children | 1 |
| Net Worth | US $25 million |
BIRTH INFORMATION
Paul Walker was born on September 12, 1973, with Paul William Walker IV, in Glendale, California, US. He is the son of father Paul Walker III, and mother, Cheryl Walker. He had four siblings, two big brothers named Cody Walker and Caleb Walker, and two sisters named Amie Walker and Ashlie Walker.
HEIGHT AND NATIONALITY
Walker had a height of 1.88 meters and weighed around 80 kilograms. He had a well-built body with chest size 43 inches, biceps 15 inches, and waist 34 inches. He belongs to American nationality, and his ethnicity is white.
DEATH
Paul Walker died on November 30, 2013, due to a car accident in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California. He and Roger Rodas, a pro racer, were driving on Paul’s car when the accident occurred. According to the autopsy reports, Roger died due to multiple trauma while Paul died of trauma and burns combined. Due to the fire caused after the crash, their bodies were completely burned and unrecognizable. After further investigation, the cause of the crash was determined to be caused due to the car’s speed. The pace was between 80 mph to 95 mph and the edge of the tires.
CAREER
Paul Walker had an interest in acting since his childhood. He started his professional acting career with the soap opera titled The Young and the Restless. This role made him famous, and people started recognizing him because of his good looks. He had good knowledge of fashion and styling, inspired by his mother. This movie got him, Lead Actor in a soap opera title at the Youth in Film Awards. This move resulted in him getting more recognition from the public as well as producers. This movie soon became one of the biggest hit dramas in the year of 1998.
He was then successfully seen in movies like ‘Varsity Blues.’ After seeing his excellent acting skills in various films, he got the most significant opportunity of his lifetime, to star in the movie Fast and Furious. He played alongside actor Vin Diesel, who became his best friend till his last time. Furthermore, Walker also played the action movie named Into the blues. However, the film got negative responses from the audience.
Paul then portrayed a role in the 2008 thriller film titled The Lazarus Project. His role was of a reformed criminal getting a second chance at life. He shone brightly in the year 2013 with the character in several incredible movies like Vehicle 9, Pawn Shop Chronicles, and Fast and Furious 6. While filming the fast and furious, he died in a car accident.
PERSONAL LIFE
Paul Walker once dated Rebecca Soteros, and the couple had a child together. Their daughter is named Meadow Rain Walker by her godfather and best friend of Walker, Vin Diesel. During the time of his death, he was dating Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell. The couple was dating for seven long years when the unfortunate accident occurred.
NET WORTH
Paul Walker is a significant presence in the entertainment industry, and everybody remembers him to date. According to official reports, the net worth of the Walker at the time of his death was $ 25 million. He mostly earned money from his acting career and several endorsement deals. The film industry lost one of the loving and caliber members.
