Age, Biography, and Wiki
Aaron Paul was born on August 27, 1979, in Emmett, Idaho. He is currently 45 years old as of 2025. Paul is best known for his captivating performances in television and film, which have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
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| Date of Birth | 27 August 1979 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Emmett, Idaho, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Aaron Paul's physical measurements are not extensively detailed in public sources, but he is known for his average build and height, which is typical for many actors in Hollywood.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Aaron Paul is married to Lauren Parsekian, an American director and actress. The couple tied the knot in 2013 and have two children together.
He grew up participating in church plays. He graduated in 1997 from Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, after which he drove to Los Angeles in his 1982 Toyota Corolla with his mother and $6,000 in savings. Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, he appeared on an episode of the CBS game show The Price Is Right, which aired on January 3, 2000. Appearing under his birth name, he played and lost his pricing game and overbid on his Showcase. He also worked as a movie theater usher at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
In 2013, he was featured on Zen Freeman's dance song, "Dance Bitch". He made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's 39th season opener as "meth nephew", a relative of Bobby Moynihan's popular "drunk uncle" character. In 2014, Paul starred in Need for Speed, as a street racer recently released from prison who takes revenge on a wealthy business associate. Paul stars alongside Juliette Lewis in the family drama Hellion, as the drunken father of two young vandals. Also in 2014, he co-starred in the biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings, portraying the Hebrew prophet Joshua.
Paul was a cast member on the animated Netflix series BoJack Horseman. He appeared on WWE Raw to promote Need for Speed, by entering the arena in a sports car with Dolph Ziggler, providing commentary for Ziggler's match against Alberto Del Rio, and helping Ziggler win by distracting Del Rio. In 2016, Paul played the young Louis Drax's father who becomes the focus of a criminal investigation after his son has a near-fatal fall in The 9th Life of Louis Drax, a supernatural thriller based on a book of the same name.
In 2013, Paul helped organize a contest to raise $1.6 million for his wife's non-profit anti-bullying organization, the Kind Campaign. The winners of the contest won a trip to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery screening of the final episode of Breaking Bad.
Paul legally dropped his birth surname of "Sturtevant" in November 2022 so that he, his wife, and their children would all officially share the "Paul" surname.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Aaron Paul's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, with some sources suggesting it could be higher, up to $30 million in recent years. His income is primarily derived from his acting career, including roles in Breaking Bad and El Camino, where he reportedly earned between $150,000 to $200,000 per episode in the later seasons of Breaking Bad.
Career, Business, and Investments
Aaron Paul's career spans over two decades, with early roles in TV shows like The X-Files and Veronica Mars. However, it was his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad that catapulted him to fame. He has also appeared in films like Need for Speed and El Camino, and recently joined the voice cast of Invincible. Beyond acting, Paul has been involved in various business ventures and investments, including real estate and endorsement deals.
Paul began his career with roles in several music videos, guest roles in television, and minor roles in films. In 2007, he had a recurring role as Scott Quittman on the HBO series Big Love (2006–2011), and in 2009 he starred in the remake of The Last House on the Left. Following Breaking Bad, he starred in films such as 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). In 2023, he starred as Cliff in the season 6 episode of the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror, "Beyond the Sea", for which he received praise.
Social Network
Aaron Paul is active on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his personal and professional life. His presence on platforms like Instagram and Twitter allows him to connect with his audience and promote his projects.
In 1996, Paul went to Los Angeles for the International Modeling and Talent Association competition. He won runner-up and signed with a manager. He starred in the 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. He appeared in the films Whatever It Takes (2000), Help! I'm a Fish (2001), K-PAX (2001), National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Bad Girls From Valley High (2005), Choking Man (2006), Mission: Impossible III (2006), The Last House on the Left (2009), and Need for Speed (2014). He starred as "Weird Al" Yankovic in the Funny or Die short Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2010), and has guest starred 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, and Bones.
Paul met actress and director Lauren Parsekian at the Coachella Festival, and they became engaged in Paris on January 1, 2012. They were married in a 1920s Parisian carnival-themed wedding in Malibu on May 26, 2013, with musicians Foster the People and John Mayer performing. Paul emailed the song "Beauty" by The Shivers to everyone on the guest list and asked them to learn the lyrics so they could sing along during the ceremony. They live in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, having sold their previous home in West Hollywood, and own a second cabin-style home near McCall, Idaho. They have a daughter named Story Annabelle (born February 2018) and a son named Ryden Caspian (born April 2022). Paul's Breaking Bad co-star Bryan Cranston is Ryden's godfather.
Education
Paul attended Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. He did not attend college, instead focusing on building his career in the entertainment industry.
