Aaron Paul Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 72 kg |
Date of Birth | August 27, 1979 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Aaron Paul is an American actor, producer, and voice actor who is best known for playing Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series Breaking Bad, a role for which he won several awards including the Critics’ Choice Television Award for “Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series” (2014), Satellite Award for “Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film” (2013), and Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series”. Some of his other roles include playing Todd Chavez (voice) in the adult animated tragicomedy sitcom BoJack Horseman, Phil Stanton in the action comedy film Central Intelligence, Eddie Lane in the drama series The Path, Caleb Nichols in the science fiction neo-Western and dystopian television series Westworld, Scott Quittman in the HBO drama series Big Love, Jesse Pinkman in the neo-Western crime thriller film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Joshua in the British-American biblical epic film Exodus: Gods and Kings, Tobey Marshall in the action thriller film Need for Speed, and Steve Watts in the thriller film Eye in the Sky. Moreover, he has also won the Saturn Award for “Best Supporting Actor on Television” three times (2009, 2011, 2013), more than any other actor in that category.
Born Name
Aaron Paul Sturtevant
Nick Name
Aaron
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Emmett, Idaho, United States
Nationality
Education
Aaron Paul went to the Centennial High School in Boise and graduated in 1998.
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – Robert Sturtevant (Baptist Minister)
- Mother – Darla Sturtevant
- Siblings – Danielle Hart (Older Sister). She has 2 other older siblings.
- Others – Leon Robert Sturtevant (Paternal Grandfather), Verna Lee Webb (Paternal Grandmother), Ennis Allen Haynes (Maternal Grandfather), Erchel / Ershel Ball (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Aaron Paul has been represented by –
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Viewpoint, Inc., Public Relations Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $20 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Aaron Paul has dated –
- Nicole Eggert (2001-2003) – Aaron Paul started going out with actor Nicole Eggert in 2001. Their relationship lasted for about 2 years as they decided to head separate ways in 2003. Also, their relationship was slightly on and off in nature. The MTV Movie Awards was one of their last appearances as a couple.
- Samaire Armstrong (2001-2002) – Towards the end of 2001, Aaron was reported to be in a relationship with actor Samaire Armstrong. They had grown close during the shooting of the TV series, The X Files. They dated for a year as they separated in the last months of 2002. In his later interview, Aaron claimed that he once dated a meth addict and as she later went into rehab, it was assumed that he was talking about Armstrong.
- Tamara Feldman (2003-2008) – Aaron started going out with actor Tamara Feldman in 2003. They were together for about 5 years.
- Jessica Lowndes (2009-2010) – Aaron started dating actor Jessica Lowndes in the spring of 2009. He made their relationship public in March 2009 via an interview. They dated for about a year.
- Lauren Parsekian (2010-Present) – Aaron started his relationship with actor Lauren Parsekian in 2010. They had first met at the Coachella Music Festival. In January 2012, while in Paris, they took their relationship to the next level by getting engaged. In May 2013, they got married in a romantic wedding ceremony that was planned as per the 1920s Parisian carnival theme. They had even hired Foster The People and John Mayer to perform at their wedding. The couple has a child together, a daughter, born in February 2018. In December 2021, Aaron and Lauren announced that they were expecting their 2nd child together. In April 2022, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Aaron revealed that they had welcomed a son named Rydin. Bryan Cranston is Rydin’s godfather.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Aaron has Scottish, German, and English ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue with a strong hint of ‘Green’.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- High forehead
- Blue-Green eyes
Brand Endorsements
Aaron Paul has appeared in the TV commercials for the following brands –
- Juicy Fruit Gum by Wrigley
- Kellogg’s Corn Pops
- Pepsi
- Pizza Hut
- Vanilla Coke
- Burger King
- Verizon
- XBox One
- Mazda Car
- Vitaminwater
In February 2023, Aaron was featured alongside Bryan Cranston in PopCorners‘ 2023 ‘Super Bowl’ commercial.
Religion
As his father was a Baptist minister, he was raised in a Baptist household.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Jesse Pinkman in the crime drama TV series, Breaking Bad
- Having played the role of Scott Quittman in the HBO drama TV series, Big Love from 2007 to 2011
- Having played pivotal roles in popular movies such as Need for Speed, A Long Way Down, and Exodus: Gods and Kings
First Film
In 2000, he made his theatrical film debut in the teen comedy movie, Whatever It Takes, which had James Franco in one of the leading roles.
First TV Show
In 1999, Aaron Paul made his first TV show appearance in the Fortune Cookie episode of the teen drama series, Beverly Hills, 90210.
Personal Trainer
Aaron Paul has revealed in interviews that he makes sure that he is working out regularly so that he can eat his favorite foods without a second thought.
He hits the gym multiple times a week. He has also included outdoor activities such as hiking into his workout regime.
Aaron Paul Favorite Things
- Guilty Food Pleasure – Pizza
- Star Wars Character – Chewbacca
- Pizza Joint – Antico Pizza in Atlanta
- Thai Food Restaurant – Kung Pao Bistro
- Beer – Dogfish Head 90
- Music Band – Korn
- Childhood TV Show – Fraggle Rock
Source – People, Hollywood Reporter, PopSugar
Aaron Paul Facts
- Once he was nearly kicked out of Radiohead Concert in O2 Arena as he was dancing in the arena stands. The fans in the stands are supposed to remain seated. The next day he convinced his entire row and row in front to stand up and dance.
- While shooting for the Grilled episode of Breaking Bad, he had to be admitted to the hospital after getting concussed during the shooting of an action scene.
- He decided that he wanted to become an actor while he was studying in the 8th grade. He then decided to join the theatre department of the school.
- In the late 90s, he used to work as an usher at the iconic Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood.
- He also used to work as a frog mascot at a radio station.
- He has revealed in the interviews that The Goonies movie had inspired him to leave Idaho and move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
- After graduating from high school, he drove with his mother in a 1982 Toyota Corolla to Los Angeles. He had only $6,000 in savings.
- In 1996, he participated in the International Modeling and Talent Association competition and managed to finish as a runner-up, which helped him sign up with a manager.
- On the final day of shooting Breaking Bad, he and castmate Bryan Cranston decided to get Breaking Bad tattoos. While Cranston got the logo of the show tattooed on his finger, Aaron got ‘no half measures’ inked on his biceps.
- In 2013, he managed to raise $1.8 million with his wife for the Kind Campaign, which is a non-profit organization that aims to tackle anti-bullying.
- He was born a month premature on the floor of the bathroom with his mother being alone at the home as his father was out of town.
- In 2019, along with Bryan Cranston, Aaron formed the tequila brand, Dos Hombres.
Featured Image by Aaron Paul / Instagram