Paul Walker's early life and education laid the foundation for his future career and personal interests.
Birth
September 12, 1973
Paul William Walker IV was born in Glendale, California, to Cheryl (née Crabtree), a fashion model, and Paul William Walker III, a sewer contractor and a two-time Golden Gloves champion boxer.
Childhood
Late 1970s to 1980s
Walker was raised in the Sunland community of Los Angeles and developed interests in hunting, fishing, and cars, influenced by his paternal grandfather who raced factory cars for Ford in the 1960s.
High School Graduation
1991
Walker graduated from Sun Valley's Village Christian Schools and later attended several community colleges in Southern California, majoring in marine biology.
