Actor Paul Walker — a self-styled adrenaline junkie best known for his role in “The Fast and the Furious” movies — was killed Saturday in a fiery single-car wreck in Southern California.
The 40-year-old Walker was riding in a red Porsche GT about 3:30 p.m. when the sports car flew off the road and slammed into a tree in Santa Clarita, authorities and witnesses said. The car burst into flames.
In remembrance of his amazing talent here are 10 things you most likely did not know about Paul Walker
#10 Paul William Walker IV was born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale California.
#9 Paul Walker began acting when he was very young, appearing in many TV commercials.
#8 He made guest appearances on several television shows including Charles in Charge (1984), Highway to Heaven (1984), Who’s the Boss? (1984) and Diff’rent Strokes(1978). Paul also had a role in the soap opera The Young and the Restless (1973).
#7 In 1987 Paul was cast in Programmed to Kill (1987) as the character Jason, and since then he has appeared in a steady stream of movies. Walker also majored in Marine Biology at a California community college.
- Final Photo of Paul Walker before the crash
#6 He wanted to enroll in the US Army when the Gulf War first broke out.
#5 Was considered for the role of Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four (2005).
#4 Auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker but was too old for the part. He has said it was the only role he’s ever really wanted.
#3 Daughter, Meadow Rain, moved in full time with him in the fall of 2012, making Paul a full-time father.
#2 Is a professional race car driver, and works with AE Performance.
