7 Things About Paul Walker You Probably Didn’t Know

    

While fans around the globe mourn the untimely death of The Fast and Furious staple – Paul Walker, MensXP bring you 7 things you almost never knew about the adrenaline junkie.

1.  Was An Army Aspirant

Paul wanted to be part of real-time action by enrolling in the American Army during the Gulf War.

2.  A Professional Car Racer

Everyone is familiar about Walker’s onscreen stature of being a car racer, but few people are aware that he was also a certified professional car racer with AE performance.

3. First film – Monster In The Closet

Walker made his silver screen debut with a role in Monster in the Closet, 1986.

4. Majored In Marine Biology

A science graduate, this Hollywood celeb also earned a major in marine biology from California Community College.

5. Considered For a Role In Fantastic Four

The director of Fantastic Four 2005, thought about casting Paul Walker to play Johnny Strom in the film.

6. Was Deemed Too Old To Play Anakin Skywalker

Walker auditioned for the cult role of Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars), but missed out as the director thought he was not as young as they wanted Anakin to be.

7. Assumed Full-Time Fatherhood In 2012

Walker was not a full-time dad, and had assumed responsibility only in 2012 when his daughter Meadow moved in with him full-time.