Aaron Paul Short biography
Aaron Paul Sturtevant, known professionally as Aaron Paul, is an American actor, producer, and director. He is best known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013), for which he won numerous awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Born on August 27, 1979, in Emmett, Idaho, Paul began his career with roles in several music videos, guest roles in television, and minor roles in films. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he was cast as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad. The 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. Paul's portrayal of Jesse Pinkman was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and he became one of the most popular characters on television.
Since Breaking Bad ended in 2013, Paul has continued to act in films and television shows, including 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).
