Actor. Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1982. Started to take acting lessons when he was 12. Then, he won the "Claim to Fame" Contest in 1999 and got to appear on the Teen Choice awards. After graduating, he moved to pursue an acting career. Prominently known for his role of Sam Winchester in Supernatural. Married to Genevieve Padalecki, a producer and actress. Father to sons Thomas Colton (2012) and Austin "Shep" Shepherd (2013), and daughter Odette Elliott (2017).