Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul (born Aaron Paul Sturtevant; August 27, 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series three times. He went on to reprise the role in the Netflix sequel film El Camino (2019) and during the final season of the spin-off series Better Call Saul (2022).
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- Name
- Aaron Paul
- Birth Name
- Aaron Paul Sturtevant
- Born
- 27 August 1979
- Birthplace
- Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Full name
- Aaron Paul Sturtevant.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Education
- Centennial High School.
- Honours
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
- Languages
- English.
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Aaron Paul (born Aaron Paul Sturtevant; August 27, 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series three times. He went on to reprise the role in the Netflix sequel film El Camino (2019) and during the final season of the spin-off series Better Call Saul (2022).
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Biography
Biography
Paul began his career with roles in several music videos, guest roles in television, and minor roles in films. In 2007, he had a recurring role as Scott Quittman on the HBO series Big Love (2006–2011), and in 2009, he starred in the remake of The Last House on the Left. Following Breaking Bad, he starred in films such as Need for Speed (2014), Hellion (2014), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), Eye in the Sky (2015), and Central Intelligence (2016). He also voiced Todd Chavez in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), on which he was also an executive producer, and portrayed Eddie Lane in the Hulu drama series The Path (2016–2018), and Caleb Nichols in the HBO science fiction drama series Westworld (2020–2022). In 2025, he voiced Robert Robertson III in the video game Dispatch.

Vince Gilligan, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn speaking at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Breaking Bad", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
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Aaron Paul speaking at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Breaking Bad", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Aaron Paul • Birth Name — Aaron Paul Sturtevant • Born — 27 August 1979 • Birthplace — Emmett, Idaho, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1998–present • Children — 2
Early life and education
Early life and education
Aaron Paul was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant, in Emmett, Idaho, on August 27, 1979, the youngest of four children born to Darla (née Haynes) and Baptist minister Robert Sturtevant. He was born a month premature in his parents' bathroom. He grew up participating in church plays. He graduated in 1997 from Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, after which he drove to Los Angeles in his 1982 Toyota Corolla with his mother and $6,000 in savings. Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, he appeared on an episode of the CBS game show The Price Is Right, which aired on January 3, 2000. Appearing under his birth name, he played and lost his pricing game and overbid on his Showcase by $132. He also worked as a movie theater usher at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
Career
Career
• Illustration — Paul at the 2009 Peabody Awards In 1996, Paul went to Los Angeles for the International Modeling and Talent Association competition. He won runner-up and signed with a manager. He starred in the music videos for Korn's song "Thoughtless" and Everlast's song "White Trash Beautiful". He was also featured in television commercials for Juicy Fruit, Corn Pops, and Vanilla Coke. He appeared in the films Whatever It Takes (2000), Help! I'm a Fish (2001), K-PAX (2001), National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Bad Girls From Valley High (2005), Choking Man (2006), Mission: Impossible III (2006), The Last House on the Left (2009), and Need for Speed (2014). He starred as "Weird Al" Yankovic in the Funny or Die short Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2010), and has guest starred on television shows such as The Guardian, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, ER, Sleeper Cell, Veronica Mars, The X-Files, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds, and Bones. • Illustration — Paul and Vince Gilligan at the 2010 Saturn Awards Paul first became known for his role as Scott Quittman on HBO's Big Love, on which he appeared fourteen times. In 2008, he began playing Jesse Pinkman on the AMC series Breaking Bad. His character was originally meant to die during the first season, but after seeing the chemistry between Paul and the lead actor Bryan Cranston, the series creator Vince Gilligan changed his mind and modified the original plans to include Jesse as a main character. For his role in Breaking Bad, Paul was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014; he won the award in 2010, 2012, and 2014. Paul starred in the film Smashed, which was one of the official selections for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. In a 2012 interview with ESPN, he spoke about his childhood experience as a Boise State Broncos fan and discussed the challenges of portraying a meth addict in Breaking Bad. In 2012 and 2013, he made appearances on Tron: Uprising, voicing a character named Cyrus. • Illustration — Paul at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con In 2013, he was featured on Zen Freeman's dance song, "Dance Bitch". He made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Lives 39th season opener as "meth nephew", a relative of Bobby Moynihan's popular "drunk uncle" character. In 2014, Paul starred in Need for Speed, as a street racer recently released from prison who takes revenge on a wealthy business associate. Paul stars alongside Juliette Lewis in the family drama Hellion, as the drunken father of two young vandals. Also in 2014, he co-starred in the biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings, portraying the Hebrew prophet Joshua. Paul was a cast member on the animated Netflix series BoJack Horseman portraying Todd Chavez. He appeared on WWE Raw to promote Need for Speed, by entering the arena in a sports car with Dolph Ziggler, providing commentary for Ziggler's match against Alberto Del Rio, and helping Ziggler win by distracting Del Rio. In 2016, Paul played the young Louis Drax's father who becomes the focus of a criminal investigation after his son has a near-fatal fall in The 9th Life of Louis Drax, a supernatural thriller based on a book of the same name. In 2016, Paul began playing Eddie Lane, a man who in a life crisis joins a cult but subsequently questions his faith, in the Hulu series The Path. That same year, Paul voiced the main protagonist, Nyx Ulric, in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. • Illustration — Paul at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con Paul was a regular cast member of the Apple TV+ crime drama series Truth Be Told (2019–2023), opposite Octavia Spencer and Lizzy Caplan. In 2018, Paul joined the cast of the HBO science fiction western series Westworld for the third season, portraying the character Caleb Nichols. In 2019, Paul reprised his role as Jesse Pinkman in the Netflix Film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, a sequel to the television series Breaking Bad. Paul starred in the sci-fi thriller Dual alongside Karen Gillan, which was filmed entirely in Tampere, Finland. In 2023, Paul starred in a main role in the third episode of the sixth series of Black Mirror, "Beyond the Sea". In 2025, Paul voiced Powerplex in the sixth episode of the third season of Invincible, "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry". Paul stars as the lead voice acting role in the 2025 video game Dispatch, playing the role of Robert Robertson. In 2026, Paul was cast in the upcoming third season of the Amazon Prime Video series Fallout.
Activism and other ventures
Activism and other ventures
In 2013, Paul helped organize a contest to raise $1.6 million for his wife's non-profit anti-bullying organization, the Kind Campaign. The winners of the contest won a trip to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery screening of the final episode of Breaking Bad. Paul has spoken positively about the asexual community, as a result of portraying the asexual character Todd Chavez on BoJack Horseman. In 2019, Paul stated that he was "so proud to represent that community... it's so nice to have a character on TV—especially on a show so powerful as BoJack—that represents a community that should be represented." In 2019, Paul attended the launch event for The Promise Armenian Institute Event at UCLA in support of Armenian studies and human rights, alongside other high-profile stars like Kim Kardashian and Christian Bale. In 2019, Paul and Cranston released their own line of mezcal called Dos Hombres.
Personal life
Personal life
• Illustration — Lauren Parsekian in 2011 • Illustration — Paul with his daughter at San Diego Comic-Con, July 2018 Paul met actress and director Lauren Parsekian at the Coachella Festival, and they became engaged in Paris on January 1, 2012. They were married in a 1920s Parisian carnival-themed wedding in Malibu on May 26, 2013, with musicians Foster the People and John Mayer performing. Paul emailed the song "Beauty" by The Shivers to everyone on the guest list and asked them to learn the lyrics so they could sing along during the ceremony. They lived in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, having sold their previous home in West Hollywood, and own a second cabin-style home near McCall, Idaho. They have a daughter born February 2018 and a son born April 2022. Paul's Breaking Bad co-star Bryan Cranston is the son's godfather. In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires in early 2025, the couple sold their undamaged residence and relocated with their children to Paris. In April 2013, to commemorate the final episode of Breaking Bad, Paul and Cranston got Breaking Bad tattoos on the last day of filming; Paul had the phrase "no half measures" tattooed onto his biceps, while Cranston had the show's logo tattooed onto one of his fingers. In October that year, during a ceremony at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise, Idaho, Governor Butch Otter declared October 1 "Aaron Paul Sturtevant Day". Paul legally dropped his birth surname of "Sturtevant" in November 2022 so that he, his wife, and their children would all officially share the "Paul" surname.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Aaron Paul was recorded at birth as Aaron Paul Sturtevant. The authorities additionally record the heading Aaron Paul Sturtevant. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Robert Lee Sturtevant. He married Lauren Parsekian. One child is recorded: Story Annabelle Paul.
Identity
Identity
Aaron Paul is recorded as having received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result — Ref. • 2009 — Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Breaking Bad • Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor on Television • 2010 — Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • PRISM Award — Male Performance in a Drama Series • Satellite Award — Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film • Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor on Television • TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Drama • 2011 — Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor on Television • PRISM Award — Male Performance in a Drama Series • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series • 2012 — Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • 2013 — Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film • Satellite Award — Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film • Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor on Television • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series • Dorian Award — TV Performance of the Year – Actor • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • PRISM Award — Male Performance in a Drama Series • 2014 — Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • Young Hollywood Award — Fan Favorite Actor – Male • 2019 — Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Animated Program — BoJack Horseman (episode: "Free Churro") • Satellite Award — Best Miniseries or Television Film — El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie • Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film • 2020 — Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Movie Made for Television • Producers Guild of America Award — Outstanding Producer of Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Television Movie • Outstanding Animated Program — BoJack Horseman (episode: "The View from Halfway Down") • 2021 — Saturn Award — Best Actor in a Film — El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie • 2026 — D.I.C.E. Awards — Outstanding Achievement in Character — Dispatch • BAFTA Games Award — Performer in a Leading Role
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- 1.Shanfeld, Ethan. 'Better Call Saul': Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Will Guest Star in Final Season. Variety. April 10, 2022.
- 2.Aaron Paul. TV Guide.
- 3.Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Aaron Paul. emmys.com.
- 4.Monitor. Entertainment Weekly. 1274. 20. August 30, 2013.
- 5.Gajewski, Josh. Aaron Paul catches a couple of breaks in 'Big Love' and 'Breaking Bad'. Los Angeles Times. May 30, 2009.
- 6.Samadder, Rhik. Aaron Paul: 'Breaking Bad changed my life'. The Observer. October 6, 2019.
- 7.Hear from award-winning actor and Idaho native Aaron Paul at his movie premiere in downtown Boise. Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI). March 26, 2025.
- 8.Rodriguez, Richard. 'Breaking Bad' actor Aaron Paul returns to his Idaho high school. KTVB. December 18, 2024.
- 9.Kahn, Howie. Aaron Paul: Beyond Breaking Bad. Details. February 2014.
- 10.Aaron Paul: I Looked Like I Was on Crack During The Price Is Right. Us Weekly. February 18, 2014.
- 11.It's Evening In America. Vanity Fair. May 2012.
- 12.Jacobs, Samantha. Aaron Paul: 'Breaking Bad's' Secret Weapon. Neon Tommy. September 29, 2013.
- 13.Itzkoff, Dave. Character and Career, Both Alive. The New York Times. March 18, 2010.
- 14.Breaking Bad Prequel. YouTube. July 24, 2010.
- 15.1999 Corn Pops Commercial (Aaron Paul). YouTube. March 25, 2012.
- 16.First Ever Vanilla Coke Commercial. October 19, 2011.
- 17.Funny or Die. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. June 1, 2010.
- 18.NPR. Aaron Paul: 'Breaking Bad' Dealer Isn't Dead . Yet. September 19, 2011.
- 19.Emmy diary: Aaron Paul wins supporting actor. USA TODAY.
- 20.Emmy Awards 2012: Aaron Paul wins again for best supporting actor in a drama. NJ.com. September 24, 2012.
- 21.Emmy Awards 2014: Wins Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The Hollywood Reporter.
- 22.2012 Sundance Film Festival: First Wave of Programming Announced, 26 Films In Competition. Film School Rejects. November 30, 2011.
- 23.Neumyer, Scott. Aaron Paul talks new film and Boise State. ESPN. October 16, 2012.
- 24.'Exclusive Song Premiere: Zen freeman Dance Bitch Featuring Aaron Paul'. Artistdirect. October 1, 2013.
- 25.Couch, Aaron. 'SNL' Recap: Aaron Paul Steals Show in Season Opener (Video). The Hollywood Reporter. September 28, 2013.
- 26.Labrecque, Jeff. Sundance 2014: Aaron Paul raises 'Hellion,' talks 'Need for Speed' – Exclusive Photos. Entertainment Weekly. January 16, 2014.
- 27.'Aaron Paul's Hellion Gets US Distribution'. Variety. February 24, 2014.
- 28.Gilman, Greg. 'Breaking Bad': What's Next for Stars Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn and Creator Vince Gilligan. Yahoo! Movies. September 30, 2013.
- 29.PR Newswire. Only On Netflix: BoJack Horseman, A Tale Of Fear, Loathing and Animals, Coming Mid-2014. December 11, 2013.
- 30.WWE Monday Night Raw Results: 'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul arrives with Dolph Ziggler (GIF). FanSided. March 3, 2014.
- 31."Aaron Paul to Co-Star in Miramax's Supernatural Thriller '9th Life of Louis Drax'" , The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 10, 2022
- 32.Pedersen, Erik. 'The Path': First Images From Hulu's Aaron Paul-Michelle Monaghan Drama. Deadline Hollywood.
- 33.Andreeva, Nellie. 'Are You Sleeping': Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins, Mekhi Phifer & More Join Apple Series. Deadline Hollywood. June 13, 2018.
- 34.Andreeva, Nellie. 'Westworld': Aaron Paul Joins HBO Sci-Fi Series For Season 3. Deadline Hollywood. September 13, 2018.
- 35.Darwish, Meaghan. Is Aaron Paul's Caleb Human in 'Westworld' Season 3?. TV Insider. April 13, 2020.
- 36.Watch El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Netflix Official Site. www.netflix.com.
- 37.N'Duka, Amanda. Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Jesse Eisenberg Set For Sci-Fi Thriller 'Dual'. April 28, 2020.
- 38.Kay, Jeremy. Karen Gillan sci-fi 'Dual' starts production in Finland with Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale (exclusive). Screen Daily. October 21, 2020.
- 39.Mandalia, Bhavi. Movies A Hollywood film starring Marvel and Breaking Bad will be filmed in Tampere. PledgeTimes.com. October 22, 2020.
- 40.Ravindran, Manori. 'Black Mirror' Cast Revealed: Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Paapa Essiedu, Kate Mara and Zazie Beetz Join New Season (Exclusive). Variety. July 13, 2022.
- 41.Bythrow, Nick. Invincible Season 3, Episode 6 Trailer: Aaron Paul's Powerplex Debuts As Mark's Next Big Adversary. Screenrant.com. February 24, 2025.
- 42.Patches, Matt. ‘I’ve been wanting to do a game for a long time’: Aaron Paul talks his first big gaming role. Polygon. 2025-10-18.
- 43.Kroll, Justin. Fallout: Aaron Paul Joins Season 3 Of Prime Video Series. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. May 11, 2026.
- 44.Couch, Aaron. 'Breaking Bad': Aaron Paul's Finale Charity Contest Adds Extra Winners After Complaints. The Hollywood Reporter. September 27, 2013.
- 45.Mack, David. Aaron Paul Said "BoJack Horseman" Fans Have Realized Their Asexuality Because of Todd Chavez's Coming-Out. BuzzFeed News. October 24, 2019.
- 46.Arron Paul and Tom Parsekian attend The Promise Armenian Institute. Getty Images. November 20, 2019.
- 47.Kim Kardashian, Christian Bale,Angela Sarafyan attend launching of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA. Public Radio of Armenia.
- 48.The Promise Armenian Institute Event At UCLA - Getty Images. www.gettyimages.com.
- 49.Ramirez, Elva. Aaron Paul And Bryan Cranston Debut New Mezcal, Dos Hombres. Forbes.
- 50.Lotze, Katharine. Lauren Parsekian, Aaron Paul's Fiancée: Who Is She?'. HuffPost. September 25, 2012.
- 51.Nudd, Tim. Aaron Paul Calls Fiancée 'The Greatest Woman That Has Ever Existed'. People. July 15, 2012.
- 52.Dowd, Kathy Ehrich. Aaron Paul Marries Lauren Parsekian. People. May 26, 2013.
- 53.Harmata, Claudia. Breaking Bad Star Aaron Paul Sells $2.2 Million L.A. House, Reportedly Once Home to Brad Pitt – See Inside!. People. January 9, 2019.
- 54.Chubb, Hannah. Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul Shows off His Rustic Family Cabin in Idaho: 'It's a Dream Come True'. People. February 11, 2020.
- 55.'Breaking Bad' actor welcomes new baby girl. ABC News. February 9, 2018.
- 56.Martin, Annie (April 20, 2022) "Aaron Paul announces son's birth, says Bryan Cranston will be godfather", UPI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- 57.Slater, Georgia. Aaron Paul Announces Birth of Baby Boy, Reveals 'Best Friend' Bryan Cranston Is the Godfather. People. April 20, 2022.
- 58.Reid, Will. Aaron Paul Shares Why He Moved His Family to France After LA Wildfires. E! Online. November 22, 2025.
- 59."Breaking Bad" Bryan Cranston got new tattoo to shock wife. CBS News. August 5, 2013.
- 60.Gelt, Jessica. Breaking Boise: Idaho governor proclaims Oct. 1 Aaron Paul Day. Los Angeles Times. October 7, 2013.
- 61.Dicker, Ron. 'Breaking Bad' Star Aaron Paul Legally Changes His Name. HuffPost. November 4, 2022.
- 62.Aaron Paul Legally Changes His Name to Aaron Paul. VanityFair.com. November 4, 2022.
- 63.Yin-Poole, Wesley. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026. IGN. April 17, 2026.
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