Jared Padalecki Facts
Though he is known for working in TV series Supernatural as Sam Winchester, he has also worked in other popular dhows such as Gilmore Girls (TV series), House of Wax (Film), New York Minute (Film).
The fact might be not known by many that he was a candidate for Presidential Scholars Program in 2000.
Did you know that he along with his partner win the National Forensic League national championship in Duo Interpretation.
The hunk has always had dreams of becoming an actor and started taking acting classes since he was 12.
He had plans for studying at University of Texas after graduating from High school, but he rather chose to pursue his dream of getting into acting.
He became the winner of Fox Broadcasting’s 1999 “Claim to Fame Contest”; he subsequently appeared at the Teen Choice Awards, where he met an agent.
He initially got into acting with a small role that was in the film ‘A Little Inside’ in 1999.
Did you know that he originally auditioned for the part of Dean in Supernatural before being chosen as Sam. He has also Directed few episodes of the series Supernatural
Fun fact: He played a character named Dean in the series Gilmore Girls (his breakthrough part).
He met his future wife Genevieve when she was starring as Ruby in the show Supernatural. The actor purposed the American beauty in front of their favorite painting ‘Joan of Arc’.
He adore animals and has adopted two dogs as pet.
Did you know that he was the one of the final candidates for the role of Superman/Clark Kent in the proposed relaunch of the Superman film franchise? Among the candidates for the part was Henry Cavill, who was chosen before it was scrapped and got to play the part in Man of Steel (2013).
The hunk also possesses the ownership of a 90s themed bar called ‘Sterotype’ in Austin, Texas. The bar was opened in 2018.
He has garnered many appreciation around the world for his work and charity but he is also been part of a controversy. The actor was arrested and charged with assault and public intoxication following a physical altercation at the bar in October 2019.
In March 2015, He started his Always Keep Fighting campaign through represent.com. The cause is particularly close to the actor, who has himself struggled with depression. Jensen Ackles has also taken fair participation to his friend in the cause.
His reel life brother Jensen Ackles who plays Dean in the show Supernatural is his real life best friend.
He just loves pranking and is known for playing tricks and pranks on fellow star on sets.
As his character has been defined very sharp and intelligent in the show Supernatural, he is also an exceptional chess player.
He has also tried for other parts including Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Conan in Conan the Barbarian (2011), which he didn’t had luck with.
He has also been featured in various commercials including It can wait’, pledge with Jensen Ackles against texting while driving, Minute-Made, McDonald’s All Day Breakfast and more.
His fans are collectively called as Padafans,Padaphiles or most popularly Moosekateers.
This has to be news to his fans. The actor is extremely superstitious in real life. He was very meticulous about keeping away from potential bad luck seeing his wife in her wedding dress before their ceremony. Also he always kisses his finger and taps on the roof of his car when crossing a yellow light and does the same when he gets on an airplane as well.
At the age of 25, he was diagnosed with clinical depression. He has always been open about the condition.
⇒ His acting is real good and the fun he has with his Supernatural fellows on interviews are just awesome. Check out our other posts about celebrities in Famous Personalities section.
