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Aaron Paul Biography

Birth Name:Aaron Paul Sturtevant

Birth Place:Emmett, Idaho, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Helped raise $1․8 million for the Kind Campaign, an organization to help against bullying
Nominated in 2010 for a Prism Award for his work on "Breaking Bad․"
He was nominated for a award for his role in the animated show "BoJack Horseman․"
Paul won a best supporting actor Emmy for his role in "Breaking Bad․"
Received the Saturn Award for best supporting actor on television in 2010
In 2013 he helped raise $1․8 million for the Kind Campaign
Before getting his big break, he worked as an usher at Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood
The son of a Baptist minister, he started acting as a child in church programs and plays
Quote: "There've been some big studio films that have come my way that I just didn't think were the right direction for me to go in․ I really believe that if you want some sort of longevity in this business, it's all about picking the right roles․"
Quote: "It's so hard for me to pick up a script and read it straight through․ You can tell if it's a good script three pages into it, really․ Maybe it doesn't start off that quickly all the time․ There's an instant connection․ If I don't have an instant connection, it's very hard for me to be convinced to have that connection․"
Best known for his role in the series "Breaking Bad․"
Appeared in the music video "White Trash Beautiful" by Everlast in 2004
Was a contestant on "The Price is Right" in 2000
Was the runner-up in the International Modeling and Talent Association competition in 1996
His character Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad" was originally supposed to die in the show's first season, but his chemistry with co-star Bryan Cranston prompted series creator Vince Gilligan to change the direction of the show
Appeared as Weird Al in the online site FunnyorDie․com "Weird: the Al Yankovic Story" in 2010
Auditioned for the role of Francis on "Malcolm in the Middle," but lost out on the part
Has appeared in commercials for Juicy Fruit, Corn Pops and Vanilla Coke
Started acting in plays at his high school in Boise, Idaho

Awards

2009Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2010Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2011Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2011Prism Award-Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: winner
2012Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2012INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2013INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite TV Sidekick: winner
2014Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: winner
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2014Grand Jury Prize-Narrative Feature Competition: winner
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2014INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Leonardo's Horse-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2014Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actor: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2021Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated