Paul Walker was an American actor who gained international fame for his role in the Fast and Furious franchise. He died in a car accident in 2013, but his legacy continues to live on through his work.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Early Life and Career
3. The Fast and the Furious
4. Later Films
5. Death
6. Legacy
7. The Paul Walker Foundation
8. Paul Walker Quotes
- Early Life and Career
Paul Walker was born in Glendale, California, on September 12, 1973. His parents were both professional actors, and he began appearing in television commercials at a young age. He made his film debut in the 1986 horror film Monster in the Closet, but his breakout role came in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious.
- The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious was Walker’s most famous role, and he appeared in all seven films in the franchise. He played the character of Brian O’Conner, a street racer, and ex-convict who helps the FBI take down a drug lord. The films were enormously successful, and Walker became a global star.
- Later Films
After the success of The Fast and the Furious, Walker went on to star in a number of other films, including Into the Blue (2005), Eight Below (2006), and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). He also appeared in several films outside of the Fast and Furious franchise, such as Joy Ride (2001), Running Scared (2006), and Brick Mansions (2014).
- Death
Walker died on November 30, 2013, in a car accident in Valencia, California. He was 40 years old. His death came as a shock to the world, and his costars and friends paid tribute to him in the months that followed.
- Legacy
Despite his untimely death, Walker left a lasting legacy. He was a talented actor who appeared in some of the most successful films of all time. He was also known for his philanthropy, and he helped to raise millions of dollars for various charities.
- The Paul Walker Foundation
In 2014, Walker’s family founded the Paul Walker Foundation, a charity that supports marine science and conservation. The foundation is dedicated to preserving Walker’s memory and continuing his work of giving back to the world.
Paul Walker Quotes
“Remember that no matter how cool you think you may be, you’re not cool enough to look down on anyone—ever.” – Paul Walker
“I don’t care what it is in life: listen to your heart. If you do, no matter what, you win.” – Paul Walker
“It’s funny to see the people connect with Fast & Furious the way they do. I had no clue, I didn’t get it. And now, more I get it and I see it.” – Paul Walker
“The dream is to have it all. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Live this life, that life, this life, you know? You only live one time—I want to get it all in.” – Paul Walker
“I could take you for a walk on the beach and I could point out just about any creature and give you their Latin names.” – Paul Walker
“We’re only on the earth for a short period of time. Movies aren’t enough. I want to take my success and parlay it into something bigger and better.” – Paul Walker
“That’s one thing about Hollywood. People don’t always want what’s real. People always want a little more. So for me, it’s a compromise. Here you go, that hyper-reality.” – Paul Walker
“My parents never looked at my acting as a career. They saw it as a way to help provide for the household.” – Paul Walker
“I hope I’m in a position to make stuff that I really want to make as opposed to stuff that I just have to make for money reasons or to sustain a certain marquee value.” – Paul Walker
“I’d like to live on horseback and just be a cowboy.” – Paul Walker
“I’m not the kind of guy who’s taking advantage of my position.” – Paul Walker
“No matter how good or bad your life is, wake up each morning and be thankful you still have one.” – Paul Walker
“The journey is more important to me now. There’s no guarantee, no matter what. We get one run in life.” – Paul Walker
“There’s a time and place for everything, but as I get older, I like finding those human moments and really connecting.” – Paul Walker
Paul Walker Quotes That Will Tell You About His Personality and Interests
“It’s not about working anymore, it’s about doing work I can be proud of.” – Paul Walker
“I’m not afraid of anything. That’s just the way I am.” – Paul Walker
“I love doing the action stuff. It’s so much fun!”
“Never hate people who are jealous of you, but respect their jealousy, they are people who think that you are better than them.” – Paul Walker
“I like a woman that’s capable and at the same time feminine. I admire tomboy qualities but with a feminine touch.” – Paul Walker
“I learned a long time ago that if you subscribe and believe the good, you have to believe the bad.” – Paul Walker
“I have a way of just being ice and just cooling situations and making things work.” – Paul Walker
“I’m one of those people that think certain things happen at certain times for all the right reasons.” – Paul Walker
“Train your mind to see the good in everything.” – Paul Walker
“You don’t realize you appreciate something until somebody takes it away.” – Paul Walker
“If you spend any time with a man, you’ll realize that we’re all still little boys.” – Paul Walker
“My philosophy is: if you can’t have fun, there’s no sense in doing it.” – Paul Walker
“I’m a science guy. I’m a geek. I love geology and botany and marine science. I thought maybe I’d be a professional guide, or maybe even a park ranger, working for the Department of Fish and Game.” – Paul Walker
“I’m Brian a lot more than I’m Paul Walker, which is awesome. When I hear, ‘Hey Paul Walker!’ my hair stands up on the back of my neck. It’s uncomfortable. But when I hear, ‘It’s Brian!’ It’s cool. I like Brian.” – Paul Walker
“I don’t go where the people are, I go where the people aren’t.” – Paul Walker
“I love long-range rifle shooting. I like anything that deals with precision. I also find that with archery. On my ranch, I have my own range with 3-D targets of animals and hay bales from different distances.” – Paul Walker
“Surfing big waves is not an extreme sport to me. I fall off, tumble down, and come up. My heart’s racing because I’m thinking I almost drowned, and I thank God I can breathe again, but I always think, ‘What am I hitting?’ Water.” – Paul Walker
“I want to have the freedom to do whatever I want.” – Paul Walker
“I’m a crazy car guy. I’ve got an airplane hangar full of cars.” – Paul Walker
“I’m a doer, and whether it was the tsunami in Sri Lanka or the earthquake in Indonesia, I was always saying, ‘I should be there; I should be helping out.’”
“You have to make smart decisions, but you never know what will happen in the future.” – Paul Walker
“If you play with people who are better than you then you get better.” – Paul Walker
“I grew up hunting and fishing. I’ve always been into archery. I’ve always been into cars. In my family, that was just stuff we did. That’s just the way it was.” – Paul Walker
“If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.” – Paul Walker
“Life’s too short. And the biggest curse is falling in love with somebody.” – Paul Walker
“Sometimes the hurdles aren’t really hurdled at all. They’re welcome challenges, tests.” – Paul Walker
“I’ve always wanted to race cars, ever since I was a young boy, as I think a lot of guys have.” – Paul Walker
“You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae.” – Paul Walker
“I’m a problem solver. I love people. The more complicated they are, the more I get into them, and I just want to understand what makes them tick.” – Paul Walker
“I want to get married. I think about it a lot. But I also think about my cars, so maybe my priorities aren’t exactly in line just yet.” – Paul Walker
“When you put goodwill out there, it’s amazing what can be accomplished.” – Paul Walker
“I sometimes struggle, because my job is like the antithesis of what surfing is all about. Surfing’s simple. It’s real.” – Paul Walker
“There’s more to life than movies.” – Paul Walker
“You know, I’m a pretty mellow guy. I’m pretty easygoing. I see everyone’s perspective.” – Paul Walker
“I almost sabotaged my career. The ‘Fast & Furious’ didn’t let me, and I’m grateful now. That franchise gave me the opportunity.” – Paul Walker
“I wish I could be behind the wheel for every stunt.” – Paul Walker
“Surfing soothes me, it’s always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I’m on a wave.” – Paul Walker
“I’m a surfer. I grew up in Southern California and used to surf twice a day, every day.” – Paul Walker
“I think that just sitting down and having a casual conversation is the hardest stuff to do. But the extremes? I know what it feels like to come racing around the corner at 90 miles an hour, sliding the car sideways. I know what gear I’m hitting it in when I’m coming around the corner and where I need to downshift. So to me, that’s the fun stuff.” – Paul Walker
“I wanna work with good people. I don’t want to work with screaming, yelling directors who’ve got daddy issues. I just don’t want to deal with those guys.” – Paul Walker
“I never thought I was going to be an actor. And I never really thought of myself as one. Even though I keep working. I thought I’d just do a wave of movies, and then I’d burn out. They just kept coming together.” – Paul Walker
“I’m not the least bit polished, I come from a blue-collar background and I never thought I could feel comfortable around the English.” – Paul Walker
“As for Hollywood, I’ve got a killer job, and I’m having a blast. I have the luxury to go on trips whenever I want and invite my friends who can’t afford it. And, God willing, I’ll be able to do all that till the day I die.” – Paul Walker
“I really like the Evo from ‘2Fast.’ That car is a lot of fun as a daily driver. They’re really quick on the track, too, when they’re set upright.” – Paul Walker
“Basically, you’re selling a world as an actor, right? I mean it’s like any salesperson: if you believe in your product, you know your product, you sell it a lot better.” – Paul Walker
“I’m not affected by violence the way some people are. I don’t know why, but I enjoy that intensity.” – Paul Walker
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