Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Generation X generation.
Aaron Paul Sturtevant (born August 27, 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for his critically acclaimed role as Jesse Pinkman in the hit AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–13). For his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2010 and 2012, making him one of five actors to win this award more than once. He also won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2010, 2012, and 2014, making him the only actor to win this award three times.
"Aaron Paul's most defining career moment is undoubtedly his role as Jesse Pinkman in AMC's critically acclaimed series, Breaking Bad." — About Aaron Paul
| Metric | Aaron Paul | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 | 53 | -7 yrs |
| Career length | 28 yrs | ~35 yrs | -7 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Aaron Paul
Did you know that Aaron Paul's first major TV appearance was on an episode of The Price Is Right, where he overbid on a desk and didn't win?
- He appeared in several music videos, including Korn's "Thoughtless" and Everlast's "White Trash Beautiful," before his breakout role.
- Paul worked as an usher at Universal Studios Hollywood and even dressed as a frog to promote the film 'A Bug's Life'.
- His character, Jesse Pinkman, was originally written to be killed off at the end of the first season of Breaking Bad.
- He proposed to his wife, Lauren Parsekian, in Paris on New Year's Eve in 2012.
- Paul co-owns Dos Hombres, a premium mezcal brand, with his Breaking Bad co-star Bryan Cranston.
Aaron Paul's most defining career moment is undoubtedly his role as Jesse Pinkman in AMC's critically acclaimed series, Breaking Bad. His raw and emotionally charged portrayal of the conflicted drug dealer earned him widespread critical praise, establishing him as a formidable dramatic actor. This role garnered him three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, a rare feat that solidified his place in television history.
Aaron Paul's iconic portrayal of Jesse Pinkman has permanently etched itself into pop culture, contributing significantly to Breaking Bad's status as one of the greatest TV shows ever. He is remembered for bringing profound depth and humanity to a complex character, influencing how anti-heroes are depicted in modern television.
