Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul, born Aaron Paul Sturtevant on August 27, 1979, is an American actor and producer best known for portraying the character Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series “Breaking Bad” from 2008 to 2013, for which he won several accolades. Today is this talented actor’s birthday, and we are going to celebrate with some fun facts and more.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Aaron Paul Sturtevant

Birth date:

August 27, 1979

Age:

44

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

5' 8"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$20 million

Aaron's Social Media:

Background

Aaron Paul is a household name the world over if you are into watching television series. He is an American actor and producer born in Emmett, Idaho, and grew up partaking in church plays. After graduating from Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho in 1997, Paul and his mother left for Los Angeles with their $6,000 savings. Paul’s first television appearance came when he starred in the CBS game show “The Price Is Right,” which aired in 2000. During his early years in Hollywood, Paul worked as an usher at Universal Studios.

Paul got his first break on the movie scene when he starred in the film “Whatever It Takes” in 2000. This role led him into more notable film castings, and he appeared in flicks such as “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” in 2002, and “Mission: Impossible III” in 2006. In 2008, Paul snagged a huge Hollywood character role as “Jesse Pinkman” in the highly acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad” alongside Bryan Cranston. Paul played this role until the series ended in 2013 and then reprised his role as Jesse in the Netflix film, “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” in 2019. His other notable roles include an episode in “Black Mirror,” a part in “Westworld,” and “Better Call Saul.”

For his time in “Breaking Bad,” Paul has achieved numerous awards, such as the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series,’ the ‘Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film,’ and a ‘Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.’ In his personal life, Paul is married to director and actress Lauren Parsekian, and they share a daughter named Story Annabelle Paul.

Career timeline

2000
His First Television Appearance

Paul is featured on the television game show “The Price is Right.”

2008
“Breaking Bad”

He is cast in the hit television series “Breaking Bad.”

2019
He Reprises the Role

Paul reprises his role as Jesse Pinkman in the film "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie."

2020
An Award Nominee

He is nominated for ‘Best Actor in a Film’ for his role in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie."

Why We Love Aaron Paul

  1. He loves his fans

    While filming “Breaking Bad,” Paul would Tweet out the number of a nearby payphone and chat to fans between filming. We love it when celebs appreciate their fans!

  2. He is charitable

    Paul, along with his wife, has done tons for charity. He has also managed to raise $1.8 million for the Kind Campaign; a non-profit for anti-bullying.

  3. He is a great actor

    Despite not having formal acting training, Paul is an amazing actor. His character in “Breaking Bad” was supposed to be “killed off” in the first season but the production kept him on due to his chemistry with co-actor Bryan Cranston.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He moved to Los Angeles

    Paul went to Los Angeles for the International Modeling and Talent Association competition where he won second place, and ended up moving there.

  2. Side hustles

    Before becoming famous, Paul worked as a pizza delivery guy as well as a mascot for a radio station.

  3. He has never had acting training

    Paul is a very successful actor, however, he has never received any formal acting training.

  4. A multiple award winner

    He has won 10 awards for his efforts in “Breaking Bad,” which is very impressive.

  5. His favorite “Star Wars” character

    Paul has stated that he loves Chewbacca from the “Star Wars” franchise.

Aaron Paul FAQs

How did Aaron Paul meet his wife?

They met while both attending Coachella.

Are Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston friends?

Yes, they are very good friends.

How much did Aaron Paul make per episode on “Breaking Bad?”

He was making up to $150,000 per episode.

Aaron Paul’s birthday dates

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