Date of Birth: August 27, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Aaron Paul, born Aaron Paul Sturtevant, is an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series “Breaking Bad.” Born in Emmett, Idaho, Paul developed an early interest in acting and moved to Los Angeles soon after graduating high school to pursue his dream. Aaron Paul first gained attention for his role in a recurring part on HBO’s “Big Love.” However, it was his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman in “Breaking Bad” from 2008 to 2013 that catapulted him to stardom. His performance earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, making him one of the most celebrated actors in television history. Apart from “Breaking Bad,” Paul has appeared in several films, including “Need for Speed,” “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” and “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” a sequel to the “Breaking Bad” series. He has also lent his voice to Todd Chavez in the critically acclaimed animated series “BoJack Horseman.” Aaron Paul continues to be active in both television and film, consistently earning praise for his versatile acting skills. His contributions to the entertainment industry have cemented his legacy as one of the finest actors of his generation.
5 Interesting Facts about Aaron Paul
1. Aaron Paul’s middle name is Paul, which he later adopted as his professional surname.
2. Before hitting it big with “Breaking Bad,” Paul appeared in several music videos, including Korn’s “Thoughtless” and Everlast’s “White Trash Beautiful.”
3. He once worked as a movie theater usher at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
4. Aaron Paul is a massive fan of “The Price Is Right” and even participated as a contestant before his acting career took off.
5. Paul experienced a near-death incident during the filming of the final season of “Breaking Bad” when a boulder almost crushed him on set.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aaron Paul
1. “I have a huge, huge fear of failure.”
2. “I’ve learned to live my life a little more freely.”
3. “I always gravitate towards the most interesting, intense things.”
4. “I think by the time I was a teenager, I knew that I really wanted to take this seriously and pursue it as a career.”
5. “The best advice I ever got was from Bryan Cranston. He told me to ‘keep my head down and work hard.’”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$20 million
Children
Aaron Paul has one child, a daughter named Story Annabelle, born in February 2018, with his wife Lauren Parsekian.
Relevant Links
1. [Aaron Paul’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0666739/
2. [Aaron Paul’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/aaron-paul
3. [Aaron Paul’s Profile on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/aaron_paul
4. [Aaron Paul on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aaronpaul/
5. [Aaron Paul’s Interview on GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/aaron-paul-breaking-bad-interview
