It is always nice to discover new names of talented actors. Clinging once to an (yet) unfamiliar face, we begin, after some time, to closely monitor him, noting the successes and failures of the young talent. This discovery was Jared Padalecki. His filmography can not yet boast of a number of works, which does not in any way affect the frenzied popularity of the actor. One has only to name the main project in his career - the series "Supernatural" - as an ardent fan of Sam Winchester will be immediately found.
Facts from the biography
The full name of the actor is Jared Tristan Padalecki. And although his birthplace is San Antonio (Texas), the actor has Polish roots. He owes this to his father’s grandfather. The latter, by the way, never did art. He was a tax accountant. And my mother worked as a teacher at school. In the family, in addition to Jared, there are two more children: Jeff is the elder brother and younger sister Megan.
Actor Jared Padalecki studied at the Madison San Antonio High School. In the same educational institution, he attended special courses in acting. A talented boy was noticed, and purposeful work began on polishing his inclinations. In 1999, he managed to prove himself in the competition "Claim To Fame". As an incentive prize, he was honored to present one of the Teen Choice Award. At the same time, he met his manager.
The desire to play, live other people's lives has become decisive in choosing a future life path. Padalecki refuses his planned admission to the University of Texas and moves to Los Angeles to realize his acting ambitions.
Carier start
A modest role in the never-become-popular film “A Little Inside” is the first milestone in the actor’s film career. Filming in the series "Gilmore Girls" was a more visible step towards future popularity. Participation in this television project lasted for five years (from 2000 to 2005). But then the producers began to find out who Jared Padalecki is. The filmography of the actor is slowly starting to replenish with other works.
Slow steps to the top
And although the young actor has talent, appearance and ambition, there have not yet been any invitations to big roles.
The year 2003 was marked by the release of the comedy “Wholesale is cheaper.” The name of Jared did not even appear in the credits, his participation is so insignificant.
But a year later, in 2004, the actor appeared in the Olsen sisters comedy film “The Moments of New York”. Let again not the main role, but already a more prominent project.
And in 2005, films with Jared Padalecki are two thrillers: “The Lone Wolf”, “House of Waxworks”.
And the same year 2005 is marked by casting for a new project - the television series Supernatural. Jared is trying, not knowing then that this is the beginning of a new milestone in his career.
Meet Sam Winchester
It is unlikely that the producers realized that they were launching such a long-lasting fantastic saga, which over time would gain an army of fans around the world.
Jared Padalecki also did not know this, whose filmography was replenished with another role: the youngest of the Winchester brothers hunting for evil spirits, driving along the roads of America on the Impala (a car that became a legend after the release of the first season).
For the image of Sam in 2007, the actor was nominated for the Teen Choice Award.
In addition, on the set, he met his future wife - Genevieve Cortese. And he found a close friend in the person of his partner in the series Jensen Ackles (he plays in the project of the eldest of the brothers - Dean Winchester).
Do not stop there
The young actor is not going to focus on only one, albeit very successful, project.
In 2007, a biographical film about contemporary artist Thomas Kinkade was released. The film was called "Christmas Cottage." The picture was approved by both the audience and critics. In the wake of such an undeniable recognition, the producers decided to shoot at least two more films. They plan to reveal other aspects of the artist’s life, to demonstrate his work.
In addition to filming in films, Padalecki also tried himself as the host of a TV show. Ashton Kutcher invited him to his reality project “Room 401”. This show has existed on the MTV channel for several years, and during this time it managed to scare and amuse many spectators and participants. The meaning of the project is that involuntary participants fall into terrible situations simulated by the creators, and in the final they learn about the rally.
Some facts
Now for some interesting facts about Jared. For example, many fans are not averse to finding out how tall their adored Sam Winchester is. Well, Jared Padalecki does not hide his data. His height is almost two meters: 194 centimeters. Very impressive. Indeed, the texture of the actor is impressive. From his figure blows force and confident power.
Appearance, as you know, plays on the actor, and Jared is not offended by this nature. Padalecki, whose weight is approximately 88 kilograms, does not ignore the gym, realizing the need to always keep fit. And you can lose it pretty quickly if you stick on the actor’s favorite dishes: cheeseburgers and french fries. Jared himself admitted to fast food addiction.
In addition, thanks to various interviews, we can find out that the actor is a loyal spectator of the film “Good Will Hunting”. And at leisure, she likes to reread the novel The Great Gatsby.
Fans can even name the zodiac sign, under which the actor was born in 1982. Padalecki, according to the western horoscope - Cancer.
Not a secret and personal life of a celebrity. Many remember his stormy romance with Sandra McCoy. She was his partner in the movie The Lone Wolf. But further hobbies their relationship did not advance. As mentioned above, on the set of the series about fighters with dark forces - the Winchester brothers - Jared met Genevieve. She became his wife. In 2012, the Padalecki family replenished. A son was born - Thomas Colton Padalecki.
Of course, fans hope that the talented actor will further develop his career. I would like to see other facets of talent that Jared Padalecki possesses. His filmography is only beginning to be filled with projects. Different projects: fantastic, dramatic, comedic.