Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul , Paul at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival Born Aaron Paul Sturtevant, (1979-08-27) August 27, 1979 (age 33), Emmett, Idaho, USA Occupation Actor Years active 1998-present Aaron Paul (born Aaron Paul Sturtevant; August 27, 1979) is an American actor. After appearing in American television shows, including a recurring role on the HBO series Big Love, Paul came to prominence in 2008 for his critically acclaimed role as Jesse Pinkman in the hit AMC series Breaking Bad. For his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman, Paul has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, he is one of the five actors to win the award more than once, with two wins. Also, he won two Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actor on Television. Early life edit: Paul was born in Emmett, Idaho, the son of Robert, a Baptist minister, and Darla Sturtevant. He is the youngest of five children. Paul attended Centennial High School in Boise and graduated one year early. Career edit: Early career edit: In 1996, Paul went to Los Angeles for the International Modeling and Talent Association competition. He won runner-up in the competition and signed with a manager. Prior to gaining fame, Paul appeared on an episode of The Price is Right on January 3, 2000 and worked as a movie theater usher at Universal Studios in Hollywood. He starred in 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. Film edit: Paul has appeared in the films Whatever It Takes (2000), Help! I'm a Fish (2001) (voice only), K-PAX (2001), MTV's TV Movie Wasted (2002), National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Perfect Opposites (2004), Bad Girls From Valley High (2005), Choking Man (2006), Mission: Impossible III (2006), and The Last House on the Left (2009), among others. He also starred in the 2010 web-released Funny or Die short Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as "Weird Al" Yankovic. 'He also starred in the film Wreckage in 2010, Smashed, a film in which Paul starred, was one of the official selections for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Television edit: Paul has also made guest appearances 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, Bones and 3rd Rock from the Sun (season 4, episode 24). His recurring character Scott Quittman on HBO's Big Love appeared 14 times over the show's five seasons. In 2008, Paul began playing Jesse Pinkman on AMC's Breaking Bad. His character was originally slated to die during the first season, but after seeing the chemistry between Paul and series star Bryan Cranston series creator Vince Gilligan changed his mind, modified the original plans, and saved the character. Paul had an opportunity to work with Cranston prior to Breaking Bad, having auditioned for the role of Francis, the eldest son of Cranston's Malcolm in the Middle character. Paul was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2009, 2010, and 2012 for his role in Breaking Bad. He won the award in 2010 and 2012. Paul is rumored to be in talks for the lead in the HBO pilot The Missionary, a spy drama set during the Cold War. Personal life edit: Paul became engaged to Lauren Corrine Parsekian on January 1, 2012 in Paris, France. The two met at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, and began dating a year later, at the same festival. Filmography edit: Film Year Film Role Notes 1998 Even the Losers 1999 Locust Valley Gregor 2000 Whatever It Takes Floyd 2000 Help! I'm a Fish Chuck Voice 2001 K-PAX Michael Powell 2002 Van Wilder: Party Liaison Wasted guy 2004 Perfect Opposites Monty Brandt 2005 Bad Girls from Valley High Jonathon Wharton 2006 Mission: Impossible III Rick 2006 Choking Man Jerry 2007 Daydreamer Clinton Roark 2007 Leo Hustler Short 2008 Say Goodnight Victor 2009 The Last House on the Left Francis 2010 Wreckage Rick 2010 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Weird Al Yankovic Video short 2011 Quirky Girl Joseph Short 2012 Smashed Charlie Hannah 2013 Decoding Annie Parker Paul 2013 Quad TBA Complete 2013 A Long Way Down JJ Post-production 2014 Need for Speed Tobey Marshall Filming Television Year Title Role Notes 1999 Beverly Hills, 90210 Chad Episode: "Fortune Cookie" 1999 Melrose Place Frat boy Episode: "The Daughterboy" 1999 Suddenly Susan Zipper Episode: "A Day in the Life" 1999 3rd Rock from the Sun Student Episode: "Dick's Big Giant Headache: Part II" 2000 Get Real Derek Episode: "History Lessons" 2001 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd Ethan Episode: "Eddie Loves Tori" 2001 The Division Tyler Petersen Episode: "Hero" 2001 Nikki Scott Episode: "Family Lies" 2001 The Guardian Ethan Ritter Episode: "The Men from the Boys" 2001 The X-Files David "Sky Commander Winky" Winkle Episode: "Lord of the Flies" 2001-2002 Judging Amy "X-Ray" Conklin Episodes: "Can They Do That with Vegetables?" and "Crime & Puzzlement" 2002 NYPD Blue Marcus Denton Episode: "Oh, Mama!" 2002 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Peter Hutchins, Jr. Episode: "Felonious Monk" 2002 Wasted Owen TV Movie 2002 Birds of Prey Jerry Episodes: "Unaired Pilot" and "Premiere" 2003 The Snobs Clay TV Movie 2003 ER Doug Episode: "A Saint in the City" 2003 Kingpin Stoner Episode: "El Velorio" 2003 CSI: Miami Ben Gordon Episode: "Grave Young Men" 2003 The Guiding Light Adrian Pascal Episode: 8 May 2003 2003 Threat Matrix Shane Episode: "Natural Borne Killers" 2004 Line of Fire Drew Parkman Episode: "Mother & Child Reunion" 2005 Veronica Mars Eddie Laroche Episode: "Silence of the Lamb" 2005 Candy Paint Brad Miller Episode: "Mother & Child Reunion" 2005 Joan of Arcadia Denunzio Episode: "Secret Service" 2005 Point Pleasant Mark Owens Episodes: "Pilot", "Last Dance", and "Waking the Dead" 2005 Criminal Minds Michael Zizzo Episode: "The Popular Kids" 2005 Sleeper Cell Teen Episode: "Al-Faitha" 2006 Bones Stew Ellis Episode: "The Superhero in the Alley" 2006 Ghost Whisperer Link Episode: "Fury" 2007-2011 Big Love Scott Quittman 14 episodes 2008-2013 Breaking Bad Jesse Pinkman Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2010, 2012), Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (2010, 2012), Nominated--Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012), Nominated--Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2009), Nominated--Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries, or Television Film (2010), Nominated--Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (2011), Nominated--TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama (2010) 2012 Tron: Uprising Cyrus Voice, Episodes: "Scars, Part 2", "The Stranger", "No Bounds" 2012 Robot Chicken DC Comics Special Mister Banjo Voice, TV Movie 2013 The Simpsons Jesse Pinkman Episode: "What Animated Women Want"

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