Paul Walker Birth Anniversary: Remembering the late actor’s best moments

Paul Walker, the Fast and Furious star, would have turned 48 years old today, and on his birthday, September 12, we commemorate and adore the incredible actor and some of his most unforgettable moments. The Fast and Furious cast has always been like one big family, and even after Walker’s death, the cast continues to mourn his loss and recall the incredible experiences he gave them while playing Brian O’Conner in the franchise.

Actors like Vin Diesel and Jordana Brewster have spoken out about Walker’s disappearance, praising him as a wonderful human being. Brewster even acknowledged to having a crush on Paul, though she never got the chance to tell him.

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He gained international recognition for his character of Brian O’Conner in the action film Fast and Furious. Also a philanthropist, the popular actor died in a tragic road accident in 2013.

Paul was riding his Porsche during a few days off during the filming of the seventh episode of the franchise when it crashed on November 30, 2013. He was obsessed with automobiles. Aside from The Fast and Furious, the actor has also appeared in Varsity Blues, Eight Below, Into The Blue, Timeline, Joy Ride, and Timeline.

On the anniversary of Paul Walker’s birth, here are some interesting facts about the late actor:

• Paul Walker made his acting debut when he was just two years old. He was featured in a diaper commercial. According to reports, the advertisement was for Pampers, a prominent diaper brand. At the age of 13, Paul received his big break in the 1986 picture Monster in the Closet.
• Paul rose to international acclaim for his portrayal of Brain O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise. He adored the 1997 picture Donnie Brasco and enjoyed the Fast & Furious narrative.
• The late actor was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. In an interview with MTV, he stated that his father was always interested in cars and that he was greatly influenced by him. After Paul’s death, In 2020, his automobile collection was auctioned off for Rs 16.4 crores. The money raised was put into a trust for his daughter, Meadow Rain Walker.
• He was the owner of a high-end performance car shop, Always Evolving. He run the business with Roger Rodas who was also his financial advisor. Rodas was the one who was driving the Porsche when the tragic accident took place in 2013.

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