The late Paul Walker would have celebrated his 45th birthday today. In honor of the late actor, his brother Cody and fans from all over the world celebrated his life by posting beautiful messages on Twitter and Instagram. As a tribute to the actor who was tragically killed five years ago, we have gathered a list of his top five fan-favorite movies.
For those looking to contribute to Paul Walker's memory, the Fourth annual #Game4Paul online stream set releases on October 11th. Donations help carry out Paul's legacy through the disaster relief organization he founded, Reach Out WorldWide.
The Fast And The Furious (2001)
“When the sun goes down, Another world comes to life”
Paul Walker played an undercover police officer named Brian O’Connor, sent to investigate and eventually implode the street racing world in Los Angeles. He becomes faced with hard decisions when he falls in love with the crew, the racing, and especially a woman named Mia.
Furious 7 (2015)
“One last ride”
Brian O’Connor’s serene life and family get shaken up when he's attacked by shady government and a computer terrorism program named “God’s Eye.” The crew have to face their demise and decide whether to fight and rise from it, once again.
Running Scared (2006)
“It's not how far you go for the truth… It's how fast you get there.”
Walker plays a low-rank thug under the charge of a one-track minded boss who forces him to dispose of a gun responsible for killing corrupt cops. The gun manages to fall into the hands of Walker’s neighbor, who ultimately uses it to kill his abusive father. In short, Walker has some cleaning up to do.
Joy Ride (2001)
“How much fun can you have when the joke is on you?”
Walker is one of three young adults on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey. His brother, Fuller, turns his pranks on a hundred and pisses off a truck-driver over their CB radio. The truck-driver turns out to be a psychotic killer.
She’s All That (1999)
“These two opposites attract... but EVERYONE'S trying to keep them apart!”
Walker plays the high school jock’s best friend who dares him to transform a dorky girl into the next prom queen. This lighthearted typical high school movie is a classic.