Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

46 · Born: Aug 27, 1979

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 7"
BornAug 27, 1979 Emmett, Idaho, USA
Parents
  • Darla Haynes
  • Robert Sturtevant

Biography

Aaron Paul Sturtevant, born in Emmett, Idaho, to Darla (Haynes) and Robert Sturtevant, a retired Baptist minister, grew up with a strong foundation in church programs and theatrical performances. His journey towards becoming an actor began in the eighth grade, when he joined the theatre department at Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. This marked the start of his obsession with the idea of acting for a living.

After completing his education, Aaron Paul made the bold move to Los Angeles, driven by his passion for the craft. During the late 1990s, he worked as an usher at the Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood, gaining valuable experience in the entertainment industry. His television debut came in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990),followed by an appearance in another Aaron Spelling series, Melrose Place (1992).

On the big screen, Aaron Paul has showcased his versatility as an actor, taking on roles such as the estranged son of Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001) and Tom Cruise's brother-in-law in Mission: Impossible III (2006). His extensive work in American television led to his breakthrough role as "Jesse Pinkman" in the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008). Initially, the character was intended to last only for one season, but series creator Vince Gilligan was impressed by Aaron's chemistry with Bryan Cranston, leading to his character's continued presence throughout the series.

Aaron Paul's outstanding performance as "Jesse Pinkman" earned him three Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2010, 2012, and 2014. Throughout his career, Aaron Paul has consistently demonstrated his talent and dedication to his craft, leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2025
Ash
Ash as Brion
2023
Black Mirror
Black Mirror as Cliff Stanfield
2022
Dual
Dual as Trent
2020
Adam
Adam as Adam Niskar
Westworld
Westworld as Caleb Nichols
Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told as Warren Cave
2018
2016
Triple 9
Triple 9 as Gabe Welch
2015
Unity
Unity as Narrator (voice)
Eye in the Sky
Eye in the Sky as Steve Watts
A Long Way Down
A Long Way Down as J.J. Maguire
Need for Speed
Need for Speed as Tobey Marshall
Hellion
Hellion as Hollis Wilson
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman as Todd Chavez / AA Bird / Donkey Kid / Skippy (voice)
2012
Smashed
Smashed as Charlie Hannah
2011
Quirky Girl
Quirky Girl as Joseph
2010
Wreckage
Wreckage as Rick
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as "Weird" Al Yankovic
2008
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad as Jesse Pinkman
2007
Daydreamer
Daydreamer as Clinton Roark
Big Love
Big Love as Scott Quittman
2006
2005
Bad Girls from Valley High
Bad Girls from Valley High as Jonathan Wharton
2004
Perfect Opposites
Perfect Opposites as Monty Brandt
2002
Wasted
Wasted as Owen
2001
K-PAX
K-PAX as Michael Powell - Age 21
2000