Jared Padalecki - the filmography. Jared Padalecki: height, weight and personal life

It is always pleasant to discover new names of talented actors. Having hooked once for an (yet) unfamiliar face, we begin, after a while, to follow him closely, noting the successes and failures of the young talent. This discovery was Jared Padalecki. Filmography of his so far can not boast of a number of works, which does not affect the frenzied popularity of the actor. One has only to name the main project in his career - the series "Supernatural" - as soon as there will be an ardent fan of Sam Winchester.

Facts from biography

The full name of the actor is Jared Tristan Padalecki. And although his birthplace is San Antonio (Texas), the actor has Polish roots. This he owes his father's grandfather. By the way, the latter never studied art. He was a tax accountant. And my mother worked at school as a teacher. In the family, except for Jared, there are two more children: Jeff is the elder brother and little sister of Megan.

Actor Jared Padalecki attended training at Madison High School in San Antonio. In the same educational institution, he attended special courses in acting. A talented boy was noticed, and purposeful work began on the refinement of his makings. In 1999 he managed to prove himself at the contest "Claim To Fame". As an incentive prize, he was honored to be awarded one of the Teen Choice Award. At the same time, he met his manager.

The desire to play, to live other people's lives became decisive in choosing a further life path. Padalecki refuses the 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 movie "A Little Inside" is the first milestone in the actor's film career. Shooting in the series "Gilmore Girls" has become a more visible step towards the future popularity. Participation in this television project lasted for five years (from 2000 to 2005). But the producers began to find out who Jared Padalecki is. The filmography of the actor slowly begins to replenish and other works.

Slow steps to the top

And although the talent, appearance and ambitions of the young actor are present, invitations to big roles have not yet been received.

2003 was marked by the release of the comedy "Wholesale cheaper". Jared's name did not even appear in the credits, so insignificant is his participation.

But a year later, in 2004, the actor lit up in the comedy film of the sisters Olsen "Moments of New York". Let again not the main role, but already a more visible project.

And in 2005, the films with Jared Padalecki are two thrillers: "The Lone Wolf", "House of Wax Figures".

And the same year 2005 is marked by casting for a new project - the TV series "Supernatural". Jared goes to the test, not knowing then that this is the beginning of a new milestone in his career.

Meet Sam Winchester

It's unlikely that the producers knew that they were launching a long-running fantasy saga that would eventually build an army of fans around the world.

Did not know this and Jared Padalecki, whose filmography was replenished with another role: the youngest of the Winchester brothers, hunting for evil spirits, wagging the roads of America on the Impala (a car that became after the release of the first season of the legend).

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 found a close friend in the face of his partner on the series of Jensen Ackles (he plays in the project of the elder of the brothers - Dean Winchester).

Do not stop there

It's not going to concentrate on just one, albeit very successful, project.

In 2007, the biographical tape about the contemporary artist Thomas Kincaid appears on the screens . The film was called "Christmas cottage". The picture was approved by both viewers and critics. On the wave of such an undeniable recognition, the producers decided to shoot at least two more films. In them it is planned to reveal other aspects of the artist's life, to demonstrate his creativity.

In addition to filming in films, Padalecki tried himself and as a leading TV show. Ashton Kutcher invited him to his reality project "Room 401". This show has existed for several years on the MTV channel and during this time it has frightened and amused many spectators and participants. The meaning of the project is that involuntary participants fall into the creepy situations modeled by the creators, and in the finals learn about the drawing.

Few facts

And now a few interesting facts about Jared. For example, many fans would like to know how much their adored Sam Winchester is growing. Well, Jared Padalecki does not hide his data. Its height is almost two meters: 194 centimeters. Very impressive. Indeed, the texture of the actor is impressive. From his figure wails with strength and confident power.

Appearance, as is known, plays on the actor, and in this nature Jared is not offended. Padalecki, whose weight is about 88 kilograms, does not ignore the gym, understanding the need to always maintain its shape. And it can be quickly lost if you press on the actor's favorite dishes: cheeseburgers and French fries. In addiction to fast food, Jared himself admitted.

In addition, thanks to various interviews, we can find out that the actor is a devoted spectator of the film "Clever Will Hunting". And at leisure he likes to reread the novel "The Great Getsby".

Fans can even name the sign of the Zodiac, under which the actor was born in 1982. Padalecki, according to the western horoscope - Cancer.

It's no secret and the personal life of a celebrity. Many remember his turbulent affair with Sandra McCoy. She was his partner in the movie "The lone wolf." But they did not advance further than their hobbies. As already mentioned above, on the set of the series about fighters with dark forces - brothers Winchester - Jared met Genevieve. She became his wife. In 2012 the Padalecki family replenished. The son - Thomas Colton Padalecki was born.

Of course, fans hope that the talented actor will continue to develop his career. I would like to see other facets of talent that Jared Padalecki has. His filmography is just beginning to be filled with projects. Projects are different: fantastic, dramatic, comedic.