Actor Paul Walker killed in Car Crash

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It's just been confirmed by the coroner and by his agent that Paul Walker, 40, died in a car accident today in California.

Walker, best known for his portrayal of Brian O'Conner in THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS films, was a veteran television and film actor. He was currently filming FAST AND FURIOUS 7, and it is unknown at this time how that will affect that film. His last finished film, BRICK MANSIONS, is scheduled to open next year.

Walker began his career in television, but his first big film was MEET THE DEEDLES in 1998. From there he took roles in such films as PLEASANTVILLE, VARSITY BLUES, and SHE'S ALL THAT. It wasn't until the first FAST AND THE FURIOUS movie that he achieved leading man status. The film JOY RIDE was also a well-made, tense thriller that showed off Paul Walker's skills as an actor.

RUNNING SCARED is probably Walker's best performance, as a low-level mob enforcer tracking down a gun that falls into the wrong hands. Wayne Kramer's film also touched on the themes of fairy tales and Walker is riveting in the movie. He's also great in HOURS, as a young man trying to keep his daughter alive on life support during Katrina when a power outage strikes the hospital. Although the movie has weak elements, Walker committed to his performance heart and soul and pushed the material forward in a way that made it work.

We here at Ain't It Cool extend our deepest condolences to Paul Walker's family and friends.

[bitomato]

A few comments on my facebook noted the absence of condolences to the other person in the car. It viewed it as due to the fact the person was not famous i.e. a "friend". However, I am reflecting on whether it is also because the person is maybe not a public figure, that their family is entitled to some privacy, and that they were also the driver, that the cause of the crash requires investigation. I hope that all friends and family involved will be given the support needed.

[The One Who]

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Originally Posted by bitomato

A few comments on my facebook noted the absence of condolences to the other person in the car. It viewed it as due to the fact the person was not famous i.e. a "friend".

No, probably due to that fact that no one knows who he is, as in he isn't "famous". People die in car crashes every single day and no one hears anything about them.