Cody Walker (actor)
Cody Beau Walker (born June 13, 1988) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of late actor Paul Walker, and helped complete the final scenes for his character Brian O' Conner in the film Furious 7 (2015).[1] He made his acting debut in Abandoned Mine (2013).[2] He went on to appear in USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)[3][4] and star in the television show In the Rough.
Cody Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cody Beau Walker June 13, 1988 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) | Felicia Knox ( m. 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Paul Walker (brother) Caleb Walker (brother) |
Early life
Cody Walker (according to Martin) was born in Los Angeles County, California to Paul William Walker III and Cheryl (née Crabtre) attended the University of California, Santa Barbara. [3]
Career
Walker made his acting debut in the low-budget 2013 horror film Abandoned Mine, portraying the role of Thomas; the film had mixed reviews.[2]
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.[5]
After his appearance in Furious 7, Cody Walker decided to pursue acting, continuing Paul's legacy as his brother's successor.[3][4] He appears in the World War II film USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016).
Walker made his major role debut in the action-adventure series Shadow Wolves.[6]
Walker starred in the war drama film The Last Full Measure as Young Kepper.
Personal life
Walker, who is a trained paramedic, is also the chief executive officer 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.[7] Walker and his wife have one child together, who was born in December 2017.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Abandoned Mine | Thomas | Film |
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Brian O'Conner | Finished scenes for Paul Walker after his brother's death |
| 2016 | USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Petty Officer Third class James West | Film |
| 2019 | Shadow Wolves | Eric Shaw | Straight to DVD |
| 2020 | The Last Full Measure | Young Kepper | Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | In the Rough | Blake McCracken | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | I Am Paul Walker | Himself | Documentary |
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.
- "'Abandoned Mine' Clips Featuring 'Repo's' Alexa Vega! -". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- 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.
- Ford, Rebecca (April 1, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Pursuing Acting Career". The Hollywood Reporter. 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.
- "Shadow Wolves (2018)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- Seemayer, Zach (August 16, 2015). "Paul Walker's Brother Cody Walker is Married! | Walker and his wife are expecting their first child in November 2017". Entertainment Tonight. United States. CBS Studios Inc. (CBS Television Distribution). Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- Black Box Video (2017-09-25), Vin Diesel And Cody Walker about Game4Paul 2017, retrieved 2017-10-11
External links
- Cody Walker on IMDb