Paul Walker
Biography
Paul William Walker IV was an American actor born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California. Throughout his professional life, he was credited with 57 acting roles. Walker passed away on November 30, 2013, at the age of 40. He is remembered for his contributions to the film industry, having gained significant recognition for his work in both ensemble casts and leading roles. His career spanned several decades, during which he established himself as a recognizable figure in popular cinema before his untimely death.
Career overview
Paul Walker began to gain widespread public attention in 1999 following his performance in the film Varsity Blues. This role served as a significant milestone in his career, helping to elevate his profile within the industry. Shortly thereafter, he achieved his most prominent success by starring as Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious film series, a role that became the defining work of his professional life.
In addition to his work in the Fast and the Furious franchise, Walker appeared in a variety of other motion pictures. His filmography includes roles in She's All That, Into the Blue, Eight Below, and Takers. These projects demonstrated his ability to work across different genres, contributing to a total of 57 known acting credits throughout his career. His body of work remains a primary reference for his impact on American film.
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Full filmography
- Fast X (2023) as Brian O'Conner (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious (2023) as Brian (archive Footage)
- I Am Paul Walker (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Paul Walker: Behind Closed Doors (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Furious 7 (2015) as Brian O'Conner
- Furious 7 (2015) In Memory Of
- Brick Mansions (2014) as Damien Collier
- Brick Mansions (2014) In Memory Of
- Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) as Raw Dog
- Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) Producer
- Hours (2013) as Nolan Hayes
- Vehicle 19 (2013) as Michael Woods
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013) as Brian O'Conner
- I Am (2012) as Self
- Air Racers 3D (2012) as Narrator
- Fast Five (2011) as Brian O'Conner
- Executing the Heist: The Making of 'Takers' (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Brian O'Conner
- Takers (2010) as John Rahway
- Shark Men (2010) as Himself
- Fast & Furious (2009) as Brian O'Conner
- The Lazarus Project (2008) as Ben Garvey
- The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) as Tim Kearney
- The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) Producer
- Stories USA (2007) as Mikey (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")
- Eight Below (2006) as Jerry Shepard
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Hank Hansen
- Running Scared (2006) as Joey Gazelle
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Into the Blue (2005) as Jared
- Diving Deeper 'Into the Blue' (2005) as Self
- Noel (2004) as Mike Riley
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Timeline (2003) as Chris Johnston
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) as Brian O'Conner
- The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) as Brian O'Conner
- Joy Ride (2001) as Lewis
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) as Brian O'Conner
- The Skulls (2000) as Caleb Mandrake
- She's All That (1999) as Dean Sampson
- Brokedown Palace (1999) as Jason
- Varsity Blues (1999) as Lance Harbor
- Pleasantville (1998) as Skip
- Meet the Deedles (1998) as Phil Deedle
- The View (1997) as Self
- Taff (1997) as self
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Jonathan
- Tammy and the T-Rex (1994) as Michael
- The Boys Are Back (1994) as Jesse Hansen
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- What a Dummy (1990) as Rick
- It's OK to Say No to Drugs (1988) as Scott
- Programmed to Kill (1987) as Jason
- Throb (1986) as Jeremy Beatty
- Monster in the Closet (1986) as 'Professor' Bennett
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Eric Travers
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Todd Bryant
- Who's the Boss? (1984) as Michael Haynes
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Russell Davis
- CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) as Dill
- The Young and the Restless (1973) as Brandon Colins