Jared Padalecki is an established American television and film actor. He rose to fame after winning the show ‘Claim to Fame Contest.’ He has starred in the hit comedy series ‘Gilmore Girls’ and is best known for his performance as ‘Sam Winchester’ in the horror television series ‘Supernatural.’ He originally planned on continuing his studies at the ‘University of Texas’ after completing his high school, but later decided to move to California to launch his career. He got his first breakthrough in the entertainment industry when he was cast to play a minor role in the film ‘A Little Inside.’ Within the next 10 years, he landed lead roles in blockbuster films, such as ‘House of Wax,’ ‘Friday the 13th,’ and ‘Cry Wolf.’ Over the course of his career, he has received critical applause for his skills as an actor. He has also received several awards for his portrayal of ‘Sam Winchester,’ a trapper of demons and other supernatural creatures.