Aaron Paul
Biography
Aaron Paul Sturtevant, known professionally as Aaron Paul, is an American actor born on August 27, 1979, in Emmett, Idaho. He moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue acting, taking on small roles in television shows including Beverly Hills, 90210 and ER before his breakthrough.
Paul achieved international stardom as Jesse Pinkman, the troubled former student turned methamphetamine cook alongside Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008-2013). His raw, emotional performance earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He reprised the role in the 2019 Netflix film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Following Breaking Bad, Paul has taken on diverse roles including the Hulu series The Path (2016-2018), HBO's Westworld (2020), and voicing Todd Chavez in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014-2020).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Jesse Pinkman in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
- Todd Chavez in BoJack Horseman (2014-2020, voice)
- Eddie Lane in The Path (2016-2018)
- Caleb Nichols in Westworld (2020)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Breaking Bad)
- 🏆 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (Breaking Bad)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Breaking Bad)
Frequently Asked Questions
Aaron Paul is best known for playing Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad (2008-2013), earning him three Emmy Awards.
Aaron Paul won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad (2010, 2012, 2014).
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) is a Netflix sequel following Jesse Pinkman after his escape from captivity, as he attempts to build a new life.
Beyond Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul starred in The Path on Hulu, Westworld on HBO, and voiced Todd Chavez in BoJack Horseman on Netflix.