The birth anniversary of Paul Walker is being observed today. Famous for his role as Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise, he was a genuine humanitarian and a loving father as well.
Today on Walker’s birth anniversary, here are some lesser-known facts about the American actor:
- Walker started his career as a child actor during the 1970s and gained popularity in the early 1990s after appearing in the TV soap opera “The Young and the Restless.”
- As per several media reports, the American actor also starred in a diaper ad when he was just 2-year-old.
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- Paul Walker was, in fact, Paul William Walker the IV. His grandfather, Paul Williams II was a professional boxer.
- His love for cars is indisputable, but few know that Paul Walker was also passionate about the ocean. He studied Marine Biology at a community college in California.
- Paul was an admirer of French conservationist, Jacques Cousteau.
- Paul Walker preferred doing his own stunts in the movies. It is believed that the charismatic actor performed all his stunts by himself in the first Fast & Furious film.
- Paul Walker had also set up a disaster relief organization called ‘Reach Out Worldwide’. It specialized in providing basic necessities and medical assistance.
- In 2004, the generous actor paid for an engagement ring that an Iraq war veteran wanted to purchase for his fiancé.
