21 Things You Didn’t Know About Paul Walker

Three years ago, Paul Walker’s life was tragically cut short after a car crash. To mark the anniversary of his death, Paul’s Fast and Furious co-stars shared touching tributes, with Tyrese Gibson posting a video on Instagram featuring his favourite moments with Walker, amongst many more.

From majoring in marine biology, to his noble charity pursuits and his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, here are 21 facts about Paul Walker that you might not have known:

Here Are 21 Things You Didn’t Know About Paul Walker

Paul William Walker IV was born September 12, 1973.

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Paul Walker began his career at just two years old, when he started modelling (yes, as a two-year old) and starring in TV adverts for pampers.

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Paul’s first film was the horror comedy – ‘horredy?’ ‘homedy’? ‘ horromody’? (we’re sorry) – 'Monster in the Closet', released in 1986.

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Paul was a contestant on the game show 'I’m Telling!' With his sister Ashlie in 1988. They finished second.

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His grandfather Paul Walker, Jr. (aka. "Irish" Billie Walker) was a professional boxer, raced cars for Ford, and is a Pearl Harbor survivor. Basically, he’s more interesting than most people.

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Paul Walker auditioned to play Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy – but didn’t get the role. Pod racing would’ve been a lot more exciting, that’s for sure!

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Paul was an avid car enthusiast, and he competed in the Redline Time Attack racing series in North America.

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Just like his character from the Fast & Furious series, Paul owned a Nissan Skyline R34.

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Paul was also a keen surfer. “The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome,” he said, “The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave."

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The ocean had always fascinated Paul, it seems, as he had majored in marine biology at high school. He went on to star in Into the Blue in 2005, alongside Jessica Alba.

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Paul, founder of non-profit disaster relief organisation Reach Out Worldwide, was on the ground following the 2010 Chilean earthquake, helping survivors and handing out medical supplies.

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Paul also flew his Reach Out Worldwide team to help the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

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In 2011, Paul was announced as the face of Davidoff Cool Water for Men.

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Vin Diesel is actually godfather to Paul’s daughter, Meadow Walker.

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Paul Walker died on November 30, 2013 in a car accident after leaving an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

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Paul’s body was cremated and his ashes were buried in a non-denominational ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial park, Hollywood Hills.

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Paul, alongside his co-star Vin Diesel, won the 2014 MTV Movie Award for best on-screen duo.

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Paul held a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was awarded a black belt posthumously.

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Paul appeared, via archival footage, in the music video for 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa’s ‘We Own It’.

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Paul has four siblings, Ashlie Walker, Amie Walker, Caleb Walker and Cody Walker. Caleb and Cody stepped in to help his brother finish his scenes in Furious 7.

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Paul’s film career spanned from 1986 to 2013, and he starred in 31 films.

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