Cody Walker (actor)
| Cody Walker | |
|---|---|
 Walker at the 2016 Game4Paul event | |
| Born |
Cody Beau Walker June 13, 1988 Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) | Felicia Knox (m. 2015) |
| Relatives | Paul Walker (brother) |
Cody Beau Walker (born June 13, 1988) is an American actor. He started his career in the 2015 blockbuster Furious 7, in which he helped complete the scenes for his late brother, Paul.[1]
Early life
Walker was born in Los Angeles County, California, to Cheryl (née Crabtree) and Paul William Walker III. He has four older siblings: Paul, Caleb, Ashlie, and Amie. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara.[2]
Career
He appeared in Furious 7 after his brother Paul died on November 30, 2013 in a single-vehicle accident. Cody and Caleb both stepped in to help finish their brother's scenes as Brian O'Conner in the movie, which was still filming at the time of Paul's death.[3]
After his appearance in Furious 7, Cody Walker decided to pursue acting, continuing Paul's legacy.[2][4] He appears in the World War II film USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016).
Personal life
Walker, who is a trained paramedic, is also a brand manager for his brother's charity foundation, Reach Out Worldwide, which helps emergency responders gain entry to disaster-stricken areas around the world.[4] On August 15, 2015, Walker married longtime girlfriend Felicia Knox.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Brian O'Conner | Stand-in for Paul Walker |
| 2016 | USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Lt. James West | |
| 2016 | In The Rough | Blake McCracken | TV Series (Post-Production) |
References
- ↑ Andriakos, Jacqueline (April 2, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Cody Walker on Furious 7: 'I Think Paul Would Be Proud'". People. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- 1 2 Caulfield, Philip (April 2, 2015). "Paul Walker's brother, Cody Walker, pursuing Hollywood career after 'Furious 7". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ↑ Reagan Alexander, Melody Chiu (May 13, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Cody Speaks Out: 'He Was Fearless'". People. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (April 1, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Pursuing Acting Career". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ↑ Seemayer, Zach (August 16, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Cody Walker is Married!". Entertainment Tonight. United States. CBS Studios Inc. (CBS Television Distribution). Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.