Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul is an actor best known for his Emmy-winning role as Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad. Paul was raised in Emmett, Idaho, as the youngest of four children. After graduating from Centennial High, he moved to Los Angeles with his mother to pursue acting, attending acting classes while working various jobs to support himself.

Paul began his career with small roles on shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, Suddenly Susan and Melrose Place. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he was cast on Breaking Bad, where his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman earned widespread acclaim. Over the course of the series, he won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, cementing his status as a standout talent.

Following his success, Paul appeared in films including Need for Speed (2014) and El Camino (2019), and Ash (2025) and took on voice work in BoJack Horseman and Invincible. He has also continued working in television with roles in The Path and Westworld, while expanding into producing.

Paul began dating Lauren Parsekian in 2010 after meeting at Coachella. The pair tied the knot in 2013, and they share two children, Story (born in 2018) and Ryden (born in 2022).