Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Jared Padalecki
14/10/2026
Netflix released the first official look and trailer for Guarding Stars, a holiday romantic comedy in which Padalecki plays an action star. The film is adapted from Katherine Center's bestselling novel The Bodyguard, and Leighton Meester plays the bodyguard assigned to protect him. It is set to premiere on Netflix on 18/11/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jared Tristan Padalecki |
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| Summary | American actor who rose to fame in the early 2000s with a role on Gilmore Girls and went on to star as Sam Winchester in the horror series Supernatural. |
| Early Life | Began taking acting lessons at age 12 and won a Claim to Fame contest in 1999 that led to a trip to the Teen Choice Awards. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | James Madison High School, San Antonio, graduated 2000 |
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| Honours | Named a candidate for the 2000 Presidential Scholars Program |
Personal Life
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Genevieve Padalecki (married 27/02/2010) |
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| Close Friend | Jensen Ackles, his Supernatural co-star, described as a real-life best friend |
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Career
| Breakthrough Television Role | Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls (2000–2005) |
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| Supernatural | Sam Winchester, 2005–2020, across 327 episodes |
| Later Television | Cordell Walker in Walker (from 2021) |
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| Voice Work | Voiced Sam Winchester in the animated series Supernatural: The Animation |
| Recent Television | Mister Marathon in season 5 of The Boys (the show's final season); appeared alongside Jensen Ackles on The Rookie |
| Upcoming Film | Guarding Stars, a Netflix holiday romantic comedy co-starring Leighton Meester, premieres 18/11/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is four years younger than his on-screen brother Jensen Ackles. | |
| 2. He is known on set for playing pranks on co-stars. | |
| 3. He and Genevieve Padalecki married in Sun Valley, Idaho, her hometown. | |
| 4. He moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue acting instead of studying at the University of Texas. |
