Brian O'Conner

Brian O'Conner is a fictional character and the former protagonist of the Fast & Furious franchise. Brian was born on July 14, 1978, and raised by his mother in Barstow, California. He remembers little of his father and is close childhood friends with Roman Pearce; attending the same high school, the pair also dated the same women. Once Brian earned his drivers permit, he was involved in a five-car pile-up on Interstate 40 driving with his mother. The brakes of the car in front locked up, while another car hit them from behind. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and two months into his tenure on the force, Roman was arrested for housing stolen cars in a garage. While Brian was not involved in the arrest, Roman assumed Brian may have helped him in some capacity; Roman then resents his childhood friend and his association with law enforcement. Brian's charismatic, level-headed personality often contrasts with Toretto's aggressive behavior. Despite his composure, Brian is a secret adrenaline junkie; once, he confides in Dom (when describing the challenges of fatherhood) that he misses the dangerous lifestyle. He is also shown to be brave, particularly when protecting friends or loved ones by making seemingly lethal, impulsive or courageous decisions. Brian is shown to be an excellent hand-to-hand combatant. While Dom utilizes fighting techniques based on his impressive strength Brian utilizes his training from his time in law enforcement possessing martial arts abilities and extensive hand-to-hand combat skills.