Happy birthday! Jared Padalecki turns 43 today
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Jared Padalecki is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Padalecki, a cultural icon
Born in San Antonio on July 19, 1982, Jared Padalecki's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Padalecki's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jared hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jared Padalecki as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.
Happy Birthday, Jared, you're the best!
Jared Padalecki career in pictures
Gilmore Girls (2004 - 2007)
Supernatural (2005 - Today)
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