Actor Paul Walker's Biography, Trivia, Profile and Quotes
Paul William Walker IV was born on September 12th 1973 in Glendale, California. The eldest of four children to contractor Paul William Walker III and former fashion model Cheryl Walker, Paul grew up together with his brothers, Caleb, Cody and sister, Ashlie.
Paul's modelling and television career began at the age of two proceeded by a series of commercials and television appearances.
In his teenage years Paul’s acting experience had grown which led to further opportunities including his first film role in the 1986 children’s film ‘Monster in The Closet’. He then went on a 23 episode run on TV series ‘Throb’. At age 14 Paul was chosen for his first B-movie role in the 1987 film ‘Programmed to Kill’, followed by more appearances like his reoccurring role on daytime soap ‘The Young and The Restless’ along with a film appearance in 1994’s ‘Tammy The T-Rex’.
Upon graduating from Village Christian High School in Sun Valley California. Paul attended several community colleges in Southern California majoring in Marine Biology, but after landing a role in an episode of ‘Touched by An Angel’ in 1996 Paul pursued acting full time.
Paul's break through role came in when chosen for his part in ‘Meet The Deedless’ in 1998. Although the film flopped the experience and attention won him a role later that year in ‘Pleasantville’ alongside Reese Witherspoon and Toby Maguire. The next year, 1999, his role in ‘Varsity Blues' and ‘She’s All That’ along with ‘Brokedown Palace’ were followed by his lead role in ‘The Skulls’ in 2000.
In 1999, Paul and his girlfriend Rebecca had a baby, they named her Meadow Rain Walker. Paul and Rebecca, separated a few years later, and his daughter Meadow was mostly raised with her mother in Hawaii. Paul took custody of his daughter in her early teenage years and she lived with him his home in Santa Barbara.
Paul's major global stardom came in the film ‘The Fast and The Furious’ in 2001. this was the first time he began receiving nominations and awards helping further his film roles in ‘Joy Ride’ 2001, ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ 2003, and ‘Into The Blue’ 2005 co-starring with Jessica Alba..
Paul’s parents Paul William Walker III and Cheryl Walker separated sometime around September 2004.
Paul's film roles allowed him to forge friendships and networks that would help cement his legacy in Hollywood. He worked mostly with his fast and furious family where they produced a franchise of 7 films. He stayed loyal to his roots and worked with his best childhood friend and personal stunt double Oakley Lehman.
Paul describes himself as an outdoorsman and avid thrill seeker. Paul has studied martial arts that include Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Jeet Kune Do and Eskrima. He also has described himself as an ocean fanatic and car enthusiast, where he was an avid surfer and owner of a race car team, named "Always Evolving." On the other hand Paul enjoys his family time and looks forward to being with his pups and daughter Meadow at his Santa Barbara home.
Founded in 2010, Paul's main passion and inspiration came in creating "Reach Out Worldwide", also known as ROWW, which is a non-profit first responding agency to natural disasters globally. Their initiative is to be the first on the scene helping bring any type of emergency aid required for victims of atrocities. Paul and his heroic team dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of hours annually.
Santa Clarita, California, Nov 30, 2013 -- Walker was a passenger in his friend and business partners 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. Both were attending a charity event for Paul's charity organization , Reach Out Worldwide, in the community of Valencia in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Hollywood.
They went out for a spin in the Porsche after the event and lost control of the vehicle hitting several trees and a light pole. The cars impact was tremendous, speed was a factor in the crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said.
Once fire crews put the flames out, they found two occupants, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. Saturday evening, all that remained was the burnt mangled metal of the red car and a light pole that had been knocked down. The county coroner said that given the severe burned condition of the bodies, both men were unrecognizable, and the would be identified through dental records.
Paul's modelling and television career began at the age of two proceeded by a series of commercials and television appearances.
In his teenage years Paul’s acting experience had grown which led to further opportunities including his first film role in the 1986 children’s film ‘Monster in The Closet’. He then went on a 23 episode run on TV series ‘Throb’. At age 14 Paul was chosen for his first B-movie role in the 1987 film ‘Programmed to Kill’, followed by more appearances like his reoccurring role on daytime soap ‘The Young and The Restless’ along with a film appearance in 1994’s ‘Tammy The T-Rex’.
Upon graduating from Village Christian High School in Sun Valley California. Paul attended several community colleges in Southern California majoring in Marine Biology, but after landing a role in an episode of ‘Touched by An Angel’ in 1996 Paul pursued acting full time.
Paul's break through role came in when chosen for his part in ‘Meet The Deedless’ in 1998. Although the film flopped the experience and attention won him a role later that year in ‘Pleasantville’ alongside Reese Witherspoon and Toby Maguire. The next year, 1999, his role in ‘Varsity Blues' and ‘She’s All That’ along with ‘Brokedown Palace’ were followed by his lead role in ‘The Skulls’ in 2000.
In 1999, Paul and his girlfriend Rebecca had a baby, they named her Meadow Rain Walker. Paul and Rebecca, separated a few years later, and his daughter Meadow was mostly raised with her mother in Hawaii. Paul took custody of his daughter in her early teenage years and she lived with him his home in Santa Barbara.
Paul's major global stardom came in the film ‘The Fast and The Furious’ in 2001. this was the first time he began receiving nominations and awards helping further his film roles in ‘Joy Ride’ 2001, ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ 2003, and ‘Into The Blue’ 2005 co-starring with Jessica Alba..
Paul’s parents Paul William Walker III and Cheryl Walker separated sometime around September 2004.
Paul's film roles allowed him to forge friendships and networks that would help cement his legacy in Hollywood. He worked mostly with his fast and furious family where they produced a franchise of 7 films. He stayed loyal to his roots and worked with his best childhood friend and personal stunt double Oakley Lehman.
Paul describes himself as an outdoorsman and avid thrill seeker. Paul has studied martial arts that include Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Jeet Kune Do and Eskrima. He also has described himself as an ocean fanatic and car enthusiast, where he was an avid surfer and owner of a race car team, named "Always Evolving." On the other hand Paul enjoys his family time and looks forward to being with his pups and daughter Meadow at his Santa Barbara home.
Founded in 2010, Paul's main passion and inspiration came in creating "Reach Out Worldwide", also known as ROWW, which is a non-profit first responding agency to natural disasters globally. Their initiative is to be the first on the scene helping bring any type of emergency aid required for victims of atrocities. Paul and his heroic team dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of hours annually.
Santa Clarita, California, Nov 30, 2013 -- Walker was a passenger in his friend and business partners 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. Both were attending a charity event for Paul's charity organization , Reach Out Worldwide, in the community of Valencia in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Hollywood.
They went out for a spin in the Porsche after the event and lost control of the vehicle hitting several trees and a light pole. The cars impact was tremendous, speed was a factor in the crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said.
Once fire crews put the flames out, they found two occupants, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. Saturday evening, all that remained was the burnt mangled metal of the red car and a light pole that had been knocked down. The county coroner said that given the severe burned condition of the bodies, both men were unrecognizable, and the would be identified through dental records.
TriviaDaughter, Meadow (b. 4 November 1999).
Graduated from Village Christian High School (located in Sun Valley, California) class of 1991. Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Persons in the world in 2001. He doesn't like to watch himself on screen and will only watch his own movies once. Describes himself as a “total gear head” and he owns the Nissan Skyline R34 which he used in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Is a keen traveler and has visited countries such as India, Fiji and Costa Rica Has a dog named Zero. Has 2 brothers: Caleb and Cody; 1 sister: Ashlie. His grandfather Paul Walker, Jr. (aka. “Irish” Billy Walker) was a professional boxer. Is a big fan of Marine Biologist Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Scored his break into show business through modeling. Owns a Labrador, a Chesapeake Bay puppy and a horse named Cowboy. Currently resides in Santa Barbara, California where he surfs every day he’s home and not filming a movie. He was set to star in S.W.A.T. (2003) as Jim Street but backed out. Colin Farrel was cast instead. Frequently works with Scott Caan. (Varsity Blues (1999), Life Makes Sense If You’re Famous (2002) and Into the Blue (2005)). Friends with Kylie Tyndall & Keaton Tyndall Is of Irish descent. Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2004 and 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballots. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category on the 2004 ballot for his performances in the films 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and Timeline (2003). And he was suggested again two years later in the Worst Actor category of the 2006 Razzie nominating ballot for his performance in the film Into the Blue (2005) . He failed to receive either nomination. His grandfather Paul Walker, Jr. raced cars for Ford and is a Pearl Harbor survivor. His mother Cheryl was a model. He wanted to enroll in the US Army when the Gulf War first broke out. Was considered for the role of Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four (2005). |
ProfileName: Paul William Walker IV
Known As: Paul Walker Birthday: September 12, 1973 Birthplace: Glendale, California Father: Paul Walker, III. Mother: Cheryl Walker. Brother: Caleb M Walker. Born in 1977 Brother: Cody Beau Walker. Born in 1988 Sister: Ashlie Walker. Born in 1976 Daughter: Meadow Walker. Born in 1999 Height: 6’3 Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Blue Favourite Actors: Tom Hanks and Jeff Daniels Favourite Movies: Star Wars and Last of the Mohicans Favourite Sports: Surf, Snowboard, Ski, etc Star Sign: Virgo |
Quotes"You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae. - in Flaunt Magazine, July 2001."
"Some people say that you should go to all the parties, to the nightclubs, the Viper Room, and make contacts, and I look at them and say, 'You don't want to have contacts with those people.' Look at what happened to River Phoenix (who died in 1993 of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room). If you get caught up in that, it ruins you. Hollywood is garbage." "Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave." "I'm into being a dad, that's where my focus is most of the time. I'm an actor that's my job, but it's not my life. I have a lot of other interests too." "I'm a dreamer. I've got this whole thing where I think I'm supposed to be a musician. I live by the seat of my pants, but I'd like to think that I'm also pretty sensible." "I want to get married. I think about it a lot. But I also think about my cars, so maybe my priorities aren't exactly in line just yet. Life's too short. And the biggest curse is falling in love with somebody." "I'm much more likely to give myself a kick in the butt than a pat on the back. I like low maintenance, natural, outdoor, shy girls." "I'm a Christian now. The things that drove me crazy growing up was how everyone works at fault-finding with different religions. The people I don't understand are atheists. I go surfing and snow boarding and I'm always around nature. I look at everything and think, 'Who couldn't believe there's a God? Is all this a mistake?' It just blows me away." "I'm passionate about animals and I hunt too. It's like I save and I kill. I'm a walking, talking contradiction. I'm all about preserving the environment but I'm racing cars on the weekend. I tell everyone I'm a gun-loving hippy." |
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