Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 - November 30, 2013) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise (2001-2015).

Paul Walker began his career as a child actor in the 1980s, gaining recognition in the 1990s after appearing in the television soap opera The Young and the Restless; he received praise for his performances in the teen