Born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho to Robert and Darla Sturtevant, Aaron Paul is an American television and film actor.http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/aaron-paul/bio/217833 After working as an usher at the Hollywood Universal Studios Movie Theater in Hollywood, California in the 1990s, Paul received attention for appearing in the Korn music video for the song "Thoughtless."http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/aaron-paul/bio/217833
He has had roles in independent films as well as a number of guest appearances in TV shows such as House M.D. and Medium.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0666739/ His breakout role was that of Jesse Pinkman in the TV series "Breaking Bad." On August 29, 2010, Aaron Paul won his first Emmy for the role in the category of best supporting actor in a drama.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/08/29/1320450/emmett-native-aaron-paul-snags.html He beat out fellow nominees Martin Short, Don Slattery, Andre Braugher, Terry O'Quinn, and Michael Emerson.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/08/29/1320450/emmett-native-aaron-paul-snags.html
Breaking Bad Fast Facts:
- Starring: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul
- Network: AMC
- New episodes: Sundays 10pm/9C
- Current season: first
Aaron Paul Film Career
In 2006, Aaron Paul appeared in the movie Choking Mann playing the part of a diner manager. In February of 2007, Paul appeared in six episodes of the HBO television show Big Love.
Aaron Paul currently stars in the show Breaking Bad alongside Bryan Cranston on AMC as the character "Jessie Pinkman". Jessie Pinkman is a delinquent student who entices a chemistry teacher Walter White into making and selling the drug meth in order to help his family financially.
Aaron Paul has also appeared in a variety of TV commercials for products such as: Kelloggs Corn Pops, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, vanilla Coca-Cola, Burger King, and Verizon. He was also featured as the main character in the Korn video Thoughtless. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California and enjoys snowboarding, bungee jumping, and writing.
Aaron Paul on his Emmy Nomination
In this video, Aaron Paul and costar Bryan Cranston talk about their Emmy nominations for their TV show, “Breaking Bad.” Both actors won in their respective categories for the show. The award was the third for Cranston and the first for Aaron Paul, who had received a nomination the previous year. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j6OU5iR8fRwoEe3YuCNIDVjCMenwD9HTGPK80
Aaron Paul Timeline
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2000: Whatever it Takes - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: K-PAX - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: Wasted - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: National Lampoons Van Wilder - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2004: Perfect Opposites - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2005: Bad Girls From Valley High - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Mission Impossible III - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2007: Big Love - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2008: Breaking Bad - IMDb Listing
2008: Twisted - IMDb Listing
2008: Say Goodnight - IMDb Listing
Aaron Paul DVDs and Merchandise
References
Fast Facts
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Birth name
Aaron Paul Sturtevant
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Birthplace
Emmett, Idaho
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Born
August 27, 1979
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Height
5' 8"
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Birthplace
Emmett, Idaho
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Fact:
Was a contestant on The Price is Right
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Lives in north Hollywood
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Appeared in Korn video Thoughtless
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Dated
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Notable role
Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad
