Biography
The two roles could not be more diametrically opposed, but they both showcased Paul's ability to play to extremes. Prior to those roles, Paul made his television debut with an episode of the original "Beverly Hills, 90210" (Fox, 1990-2000) and Jeff Bridges' estranged son in "K-Pax" (2002). After warming up for Jesse Pickman as an unnamed wasted guy in "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" (2002), Paul landed a slew of guest spots on shows as varied …
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Career Milestones
| Moved to Los Angeles, CA after graduating from high school | ||
| Nominated for the 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series | ||
| Nominated for the 2010 TV Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama | ||
1999 | Made TV debut on an episode of "Beverly Hills, 90210" (Fox) | |
2001 | Played the estranged son of Jeff Bridges in "K-Pax" | |
2002 | Appeared in the music video "Thoughtless" by rock band Korn | |
2002 | Gave a memorable performance as Owen in MTV's compelling drama "Wasted" | |
2002 | Played a Wasted Guy in National Lampoon's "Van Wilder" | |
2004 | Appeared in the independent film "Perfect Opposites" | |
2006 | Played Tom Cruise's brother-in-law in "Mission: Impossible III" | |
2007 | Played the recurring role of Scott, Amanda Seyfried's fiancé on HBO's "Big Love" | |
2008 | Cast as meth dealer and addict Jesse Pinkman on the AMC series "Breaking Bad" | |
2009 | Featured in the horror film "The Last House on the Left" | |
2012 | Co-starred with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Octavia Spencer in the drama "Smashed" | |
Awards
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |