Aaron Paul was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho, to Darla (Haynes) and

Robert Sturtevant, a retired Baptist minister. While growing up, Paul

took part in church programs, and performed in plays.

He attended Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. It was there, in

eighth grade, that Aaron decided he wanted to become an actor. He

joined the theatre department and became obsessed with the idea of

acting for a living. After finishing school, Aaron moved to Los

Angeles.