Aaron Staton

Aaron Staton was born on August 10, 1980, in Huntington, West Virginia, later moving to Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of nine. His early exposure to performing arts began in community theater, where he met his future wife, Connie Fletcher. Staton built a foundation in acting, leading to his breakthrough and critically acclaimed roles across diverse entertainment mediums. He is particularly noted for his consistent presence in high-profile productions and his ability to embody complex characters.

Staton achieved widespread recognition for his role as Ken Cosgrove in the AMC series ‘Mad Men’ (2007–2015), appearing in 92 episodes. His performance on the show contributed to the cast receiving Screen Actors Guild Awards for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series’ in both 2009 and 2010. Concurrently, Staton undertook a pioneering role in the video game industry, providing extensive facial capture and voice acting for the protagonist Cole Phelps in the 2011 video game ‘L.A. Noire’. This innovative work earned him a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Performer, underscoring his adaptability and skill in emerging performance technologies.

His career progression also includes notable roles in various television series such as ‘Ray Donovan’ (2015-2016), ‘Narcos: Mexico’ (2018), ‘Castle Rock’ (2018-2019), and ‘The Right Stuff’ (2020), where he played Wally Schirra. In film, he has appeared in ‘The Nanny Diaries’ (2007), ‘August Rush’ (2007), and ‘Preservation’ (2014). Staton continues to expand his acting portfolio with recent appearances in ‘Based on a True Story’ (2023-2024), ‘9-1-1’ (2023), and ‘Big Sky’ (2022), demonstrating a sustained career marked by diverse and impactful performances.