Jared Padalecki

Date of Birth: July 19, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Jared Padalecki is an American actor best known for his role as Sam Winchester on the hit television series “Supernatural.” Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Padalecki discovered his passion for acting at a young age. He first gained attention in the early 2000s for his role on the television series “Gilmore Girls,” where he played Dean Forester, Rory Gilmore’s first boyfriend. Padalecki’s career took a significant turn when he was cast in “Supernatural,” a show that would run for 15 seasons, making it one of the longest-running American live-action fantasy TV series. His portrayal of Sam Winchester, a hunter of supernatural beings, earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. In addition to his television work, Padalecki has appeared in several films, including “House of Wax” (2005) and “Friday the 13th” (2009). He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his involvement in mental health awareness campaigns, inspired by his own struggles with depression.

5 Interesting Facts about Jared Padalecki

1. Jared Padalecki won the 1999 “Claim to Fame” contest and appeared on the Teen Choice Awards as a result.

2. He was originally planning to attend the University of Texas but decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

3. Padalecki married his “Supernatural” co-star Genevieve Cortese in February 2010.

4. He has a tattoo on his right wrist that reads “Always Keep Fighting,” a nod to his mental health awareness campaign.

5. Jared Padalecki has Polish, German, Scottish, French, and English ancestry.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jared Padalecki

1. “I think the beautiful part of being a human being is that you can constantly be in progress and evolve into the person you want to be.”

2. “I love the idea of a story being bigger than the person who’s telling it.”

3. “Always keep fighting, no matter what you’re going through.”

4. “You don’t have to be ruled by fate. You can choose freedom.”

5. “Family doesn’t end with blood.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jared Padalecki achieved a highest net worth of approximately $13 million.

Children

Jared Padalecki and his wife Genevieve Cortese have three children: 1. Thomas Colton Padalecki, born on March 19, 2012. 2. Austin Shepherd Padalecki, born on December 22, 2013. 3. Odette Elliott Padalecki, born on March 17, 2017.