VALENCIA, CA - DECEMBER 01: A general view of atmosphere as fans pay tribute to actor Paul Walker at the site of his fatal car accident on December 1, 2013 in Valencia, California. Walker died on November 30, 2013 at age 40. (Photo by David Buchan/Getty Images)

The Paul Walker we know and love is actually Paul William Walker the IV and his grandfather, Paul Williams II was a professional boxer who went by the name “Irish” Billy Walker. He was a heavyweight whose (other) nickname was “Golden Boy” and his professional record was 21 wins (16 by knockout), 8 losses, and 2 draws. After retiring in 1969 as a very wealthy 30-year-old, he appeared in several films and TV shows, and also raced cars for Ford. Perhaps that’s where Paul Walker IV got his love for cars?!

  • His Grandfather Was A Famous Boxer.

  • He Started Acting At The Age Of 2.

  • He Owned A High-End Performance Car Shop Called Always Evolving

  • He Made Vin Diesel The Godfather To His Daughter

  • He Performed All His Stunts Himself In The First Movie