Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Paul Walker, a star of the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise, died in a car crash on November 30, 2013. He was 40. Here's a look at his career through the years.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker with Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris in "Furious 7," which had mostly completed filming when Walker died. Many fans got emotional upon seeing Walker onscreen in the movie, which earned $143 million its first weekend.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker's role as Brian O'Conner in the "Fast & Furious" franchise (here with Vin Diesel in the sixth film) helped make the actor a star.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker and Jordana Brewster -- who played his love interest, Mia, in the films -- in "Fast 5."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Kevin Rankin and Walker appear in "Pawn Shop Chronicles," a 2013 film about a missing wedding ring that sets off a wild goose chase.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker also had a starring role in the 2013 film "Hours," about a man trying to keep his daughter alive after Hurricane Katrina.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

The actor was part of a band of thieves in the 2010 movie "Takers."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Brooklynn Proulx and Walker in the 2008 film "The Lazarus Project."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker, left, and Barry Pepper were U.S. Marines in the 2006 drama "Flags of Our Fathers."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker appears in the 2005 action film "Into the Blue," which also starred Jessica Alba.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Tyrese Gibson took over for Diesel opposite Walker in 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker appeared in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious," the first movie in the franchise.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker, center, appeared in "Skulls" with Leslie Bibb and Joshua Jackson in 2000.

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker and Freddie Prinze Jr. co-starred in the popular 1999 teen film "She's All That."

Paul Walker: Life in the fast lane

Walker's first major role was opposite Reese Witherspoon in the 1998 film "Pleasantville."