Aaron Paul

About

Aaron Paul, born Aaron Paul Sturtevant on August 27, 1979, is an American actor and producer who achieved international recognition for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the critically acclaimed television series, "Breaking Bad," for which he won several awards including three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Raised in Idaho, he moved to Los Angeles in the late 90s to pursue his acting career and made appearances in several music videos, television commercials, and television series before landing his breakthrough role. Apart from acting, Paul is also noted for his charity work.

Associated With

Aaron Paul, widely recognized for his role as Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad," has many associations within the entertainment industry. Besides working under the guidance of Vince Gilligan during "Breaking Bad," Paul has collaborated with several other noted industry professionals. He appeared in "Need for Speed," which involved working closely with director Scott Waugh. He also voiced the character Todd Chavez in "Bojack Horseman," demonstrating a connection with the animation industry. His personal life is also intertwined with the industry as he is married to filmmaker Lauren Parsekian. Besides these, Paul has teamed up with Bryan Cranston, his co-star from "Breaking Bad," to launch a Mezcal company, Dos Hombres. Overall, Aaron Paul possesses a wide range of professional and interactive associations within the entertainment industry.

Career Highlights

• 1999: Started his career with a minor role in the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210."
• 2000: Appeared in the music video for Korn's "Thoughtless."
• 2002: Had a recurring role on the television show "Birds of Prey."
• 2006-2007: Portrayed Scott Quittman on the HBO series "Big Love."
• 2008: Achieved major prominence for his supporting role as Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series "Breaking Bad." Received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television in this same year.
• 2009: Won the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama for his role in "Breaking Bad."
• 2010: Received his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Breaking Bad."
• 2012: Once again won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Breaking Bad."
• 2014: Concluded his role in "Breaking Bad." Won his third Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series this year.
• 2014: Starred in the film "Need For Speed."
• 2015: Started portraying Eddie Lane in the Hulu drama series "The Path."
• 2016: Provided the voice of Todd Chavez on the Netflix animated series "BoJack Horseman."
• 2019: Reprised his role as Jesse Pinkman in the Netflix film "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." Won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries for this role.
• 2020: Began portraying Caleb Nichols in the HBO series "Westworld."

Notable Awards

• Aaron Paul has won several notable awards throughout his acting career, including:
• Primetime Emmy Awards: He won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series three times in 2010, 2012, and 2014 for his performance as Jesse Pinkman in the television series "Breaking Bad".
• Satellite Awards: He was awarded the Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2013 for "Breaking Bad".
• Saturn Awards: He has also received the Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2010 and 2012 for "Breaking Bad".
• Critics' Choice Television Awards: He won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2014 for "Breaking Bad".
• He also received several other award nominations for his performances in both film and television.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Aaron Paul Movie/TV Show?

Aaron Paul is widely renowned for his role in the critically acclaimed TV show "Breaking Bad", where he played Jesse Pinkman alongside Bryan Cranston's Walter White. The show, which aired from 2008 to 2013, garnered immense popularity and appreciation, establishing itself as one of the greatest television serials of all time. Paul's exceptional performance also won him several awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, making "Breaking Bad" arguably the most popular work of his career.

How Did Aaron Paul Get Famous?

Aaron Paul gained fame through his role as Jesse Pinkman in the critically acclaimed television series "Breaking Bad," which aired from 2008 to 2013. Despite having consistent minor roles and commercials before this, it was his performance in "Breaking Bad" that made him a household name. His portrayal of Jesse Pinkman, a troubled methamphetamine manufacturer and dealer, was highly praised and earned him several awards including three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.