Aaron Paul

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on Conan
Gender:
Male
Born:
8-27-1979
Birthplace:
Emmett, Idaho, USA
Birth Name:
Aaron Paul Sturtevant
AKA:
Aaron Michael Paul
Aaron Paul, more popularly known as Jesse Pinkman from AMC's drug-driven dark-humored drama, Breaking Bad, has gotten the whole bad guy act down to a science. From perennial perp in the crime shows he has guest-starred in, to his breakout role as a high school dropout who partners with his former chemistry teacher to infiltrate the local meth trade, Paul has portrayed each shady character to pinpoint precision. Ironically, Aaron was raised in a religious and loving environment by his father, a retired ChristianMore Baptist minister, and his very supportive mother. He always took part in church programs and was excited about performing in plays in their hometown of Emmett, Idaho.

It was in his eighth grade that Aaron realized the career path he wanted to take. During his years in Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, he joined the theater department and got obsessed with the idea of acting for a living. After graduating, Paul moved out to Los Angeles, California to pursue his dream. It took him a while to get his stride. He even worked as an usher at the Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood during the late 90s and accepted whatever small roles that came his way. His television debut was in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, which was followed by an appearance in another Aaron Spelling series, Melrose Place. For almost a decade, Paul was able to maintain a steady acting career with a slew of guest appearances on dozens of TV shows including The X-Files (2001), CSI (2002), Veronica Mars (2005), Criminal Minds (2005), and Ghost Whisperer (2006).

On the big screen, Aaron played the estranged son of Jeff Bridges in K-Pax (2001) and Tom Cruise' brother-in-law in Mission Impossible: III (2006). He also had a memorable performance as Owen in the MTV's compelling drama on drug addiction, Wasted (2002). In 2007, Paul got the break he was waiting for as he was tasked to play Scott, the older fiance' of Amanda Seyfried on the HBO family drama Big Love. Although it was merely a recurring role, he got the opportunity to showcase his versatility playing the responsible and committed partner. The following year, Aaron, as a series regular, broke bad once more as his character found himself in crazy situations while engaging in the production and distribution of crystal meth with his unlikely accomplice and business partner, Walter White, brilliantly portrayed by award-winning actor Bryan Cranston in the AMC original series, Breaking Bad.

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  • Aaron Paul Emmy-Worthy BrBa S04?

    If you have been following Breaking Bad Season 4 you must agree that this season has been Jesse's pivotal shift from grunt-victim-pawn to a player to be recognized by Gus and Walt. Aaron Paul's performance has been brilliant and IMO, Emmy-worthy. While it is early yet for 2012 predictions, I hopeMore fans can keep a buzz on so BrBa is not forgotten when nomination time comes around.

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    Aaron Paul Rocks! hide show

    Aaron Paul is brilliant, no matter what he does! He's the best as "Jesse" in Breaking Bad. Nice to see him in another form. I would like to see him in "Big Love" one of these days. Even when he plays unsympathetic and/ or bad people, there's a vulnerability about him that just endears his character to the viewer. I have gotten several people in my family to become fans of Breaking Bad and we all love his character, Jesse. It's great that he finally got recognized for his great work and he won the Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama in 2010.

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    8.5 Great
    I'm not sure why I tasked myself with writing a review for this talented actor, except that I saw that the previous reviewer had given him a score of "1" - I think, in error. I don't know that much about him - just that I enjoy his acting in Breaking Bad. hide show

    I did read somewhere that his real name is Aaron Paul Sturtevant, and that he was raised in the mid-west. Almost every character he has portrayed would belie that beginning. I see that he has guest starred on numerous programs - the one not mentioned where I remember seeing him, is on Bones. He played the owner of a comic book store, who was also developing a super hero to sell as his own. The person who illustrated the story was killed, so Brennan and Booth stepped in. But what I really want to say is how much I have enjoyed watching Mr. Paul in this past season of Breaking Bad. His Emmy nomination and win were truly deserved. His character displayed true emotions; basically because the people he had held dear, had either been killed or had abandoned him. It is impossible to watch the scene between his character, Jesse, and Walter White, while Jesse is hospitalized (Hank Schrader had beaten him up within an inch of his life) without being moved. He tells Walter, through his tears, that everything and everyone he has ever loved has been taken from him, and that Walter is to blame. He states, "...you have left me with Nothing,I have nothing..." - and Walter can only agree and leave the room. It is a pivotal moment, I think; the one which brings the two characters closer together. Walter, too, has lost or is in the process of losing everything. I look forward to seeing the further development of these two in the upcoming season.

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    Isn't Aaron great! hide show

    I love Aaron's character Scott on Big Love. He is so caring and supportive of Sarah. And when he told Bill that he wasn't going to walk in and tell Sarah what to do......AHHHHH! ! !......what a man! He stood up for his woman, great Job. We should all be so lucky to have a man like this. I live in the real world and realize this a TV show but come on folks..wouldn't we all want a man like this. I think Aaron's addition to Big Love only makes the show better. How he will ever manage to handle this family only time will tell. I hope we see alot more of him since he and Sarah are supposed to be moving to Portland.

    Aaron, keep up the good work and I wish you much success in your career.

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