Jared Tristan Padalecki was born on July 19,1982 on San Antonio, Texas, USA.
He is four years younger than his TV older brother, Jensen Ackles. They are real life best friends.
Known on sets for his love of playing pranks on his co-stars.
He is an exceptionally skilled Chess player.
Had the same speech coach in high school as Matt Bomer.
Was considered for the role of Superman/Clark Kent in the proposed relaunch of the Superman film franchise.
His father is of Polish descent. His mother has German, Scottish, French, and English ancestry.
Has two dogs.
Has been taking acting classes since he was 12.
He is Matt Nelson on A Little Inside.
He is Trey Lipton on New York Minute.
He is Tom on Cry_Wolf.
He is Thomas Kinkade on Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage.
He is Clay Miller on Friday The 13th.
He is Sam on Supernatural.