In American filmography history, Aaron Paul is one of the most recognized names. He has won numerous awards and achievements for his excellent acting career. Aaron Paul became well-known worldwide for portraying in the Breaking Bad TV series.
But now, let’s find out, what was Aaron Paul in before Breaking Bad?
Though Aaron Paul’s journey as an actor in Breaking Bad started in 2008, his film and television industry career began in 1999. So, it is evident that he did acting before appearing for the first time in the following television series. Aaron Paul simultaneously acted in both TV series and films.
Television Series Before Working In Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul has a long history of acting in television series. Until now, he has debuted in a total of 40 TV series. Besides, before coming to work as a cast member on the famous TV series Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul worked in a vast of 30 television series.
In other words, Aaron Paul did most of his TV series acting before working in Breaking Bad. But in most of the TV series, he worked as a part-timer or in a side role. So, Breaking Bad is the first TV series of his life, where he worked as one of the primary characters.
However, there are some television series where Aaron Paul worked in more than one episode. The TV series before coming to Breaking Bad, where he worked more than one episode, are listed below to see at a glance:
| Name Of TV Series (Year) | Number of Episodes (Name of the Role) |
| Judging Amy (2001 – 2002) | 2 (X-Ray Conklin) |
| The Price Is Right (2000) | Contestant (Himself) |
| Point Pleasant (2005) | 3 (Mark Owens) |
| Big Love (2007 – 2011) | 14 (Scott Quittman) |
Aaron Paul’s Films and Movies Before Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul’s film industry career is also as enriched as his TV series career. Until now, he has worked in a total of 36 films and movies. Besides, Aaron Paul is working on a movie that is in the post-production stage and is named Dual.
In the year of 2000, Aaron Paul first came into the film industry to work in movies as an actor. The first movie where he debuted himself is Whatever It Takes. In that film, Aaron Paul was in the role of a character named Floyd.
Before starting to act in Breaking Bad in 2008, Aaron Paul has acted in a total of 11 films and short films. Besides, he has worked in an animated movie named Help! I’m A Fish. In that movie, Aaron Paul gave his voice to a character named Chuck.
Now, take a look into the list below to find out some of the movies where Aaron Paul worked before entering the Breaking Bad TV series:
| Film Name (Film Type) | Name of the Role (Releasing Year) |
| Whatever It Takes (Comedy Film) | Floyd (2000) |
| Help! I’m A Fish (Animated Film) | Chuck (2000) |
| K – PAX (Science Fiction Movie) | Michael Powell (2001) |
| National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (Comedy Film) | Wasted Guy (2002) |
| Candy Paint (Short Film) | Brad Miller (2005) |
| Bad Girls From Valley High (Comedy Film) | Jonathon Wharton (2005) |
| Choking Man (Drama Film) | Jerry (2006) |
| Mission Impossible (Action Spy Film) | Rick Meade (2006) |
| Leo (Short Film) | Hustler (2007) |
| Say Goodnight (Film) | Victor (2008) |
Other Activities of Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul has done numerous activities besides being an actor in films and TV series. He worked in music videos, made albums, and many more.
In 2002, Aaron Paul worked on a music video, and it was the first music video where he worked. The name of the song was Thoughtless, and the artist was Korn. In that music video, Aaron Paul was in the role of Floyd Louis Cifer.
Later in the same year, Aaron Paul again appeared in another music video named Screaming Infidelities. An American rock band called Dashboard Confessional was the one to make the music video. In that video, Aaron Paul was in the role of the ex-boyfriend.
The last music video where Aaron Paul worked before the starting of the Breaking Bad TV series. In 2003, he made his last appearance in the music video named White Trash Beautiful. Everlast was the one to make the song, and in that video, Aaron Paul played the role of the boyfriend.
