class mormon home in sunland, california. >> they were a typical family but very loving, very close knit. >> amber lea was a childhood friend of walker's. >> most of his friends would typically call him poolywog. he had a contagious spirit. he was always smiling. his just effervescent personality was electric. >> at 13 years old that electric personality landed paul a string of roles in popular '90s sitcoms "like who's the boss." >> high school isn't a picnic. >> and "charles in charge." but for this california kid acting took a backseat. >> paul walker grew up in san fernando valley and he loved surfing from a young age. he eels always been fascinated by the ocean. later he became really into brazilian jujitsu and he was an athlete.