Meet Paul Walker’s Parents: Paul Walker III and Cheryl Walker

Paul William Walker IV, known professionally as Paul Walker, was an American actor, philanthropist, and model, best known for his role as Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise (2001–2015).

He began his career as a child actor in the 1980s, appearing in TV shows like Highway to Heaven and Who’s the Boss?, and gained prominence in the 1990s with teen films such as She’s All That and Varsity Blues (both 1999).

Paul Walker was born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California, to Paul Walker III and Cheryl Walker.

He grew up in Sunland, Los Angeles, with sisters Ashlie and Amie Walker and brothers Caleb and Cody Walker.

He graduated from Village Christian School in Sun Valley in 1991 and later studied marine biology at community colleges in Southern California.

Of primarily English descent with German roots, he was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Paul Walker III

Paul Walker III, born Paul William Walker III on March 10, 1946, in Los Angeles County, California, United States, grew up with limited public details about his early life, including information on his parents and siblings.

As a celebrity father, Paul Walker III worked as a sewer contractor and was a former amateur boxer, achieving recognition as a two-time Golden Gloves champion.

Including small roles in The Skulls (2000) and The Fast and the Furious (2001), and served as additional crew on the latter.

Married to Cheryl Crabtree from February 12, 1972, to November 26, 1977, he was the father of five children—Cody Walker, Caleb Walker, Ashlie Walker, Amie Walker, and Paul Walker—and handled family legal matters following his son’s death in 2013, including a wrongful death lawsuit against Porsche.

Cheryl Walker

Cheryl Walker was born in the United States, with her birth date unknown but likely in the 1940s or early 1950s based on her marriage and family timeline.

Details about her early life, including parents, siblings, and education, are not publicly available.

As a celebrity mother, Cheryl was a former fashion model who supported her children’s pursuits and later pursued a career as a registered nurse.

She appeared in the documentary I Am Paul Walker (2018), sharing personal insights into her son’s life and legacy.

Cheryl filed for divorce from Paul Walker III in 2014 after a separation of nearly 12 years, seeking spousal support, and briefly petitioned for guardianship of her granddaughter Meadow in 2015 before withdrawing it to resolve matters privately.