Paul Rudd

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Name:
Paul Rudd
Real name:
Paul Stephen Rudd
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(56 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
172 lb (78 kg)
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married
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Paul Rudd's biography

Paul Rudd is an American film and television actor, who has starred in numerous hit films. He's been acting since the 90s but has become particularly popular relatively recently ‒ after playing Scott Lang aka Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition to acting, Rudd has also tried his hand at screenwriting. Net worth: $40 million.
In the photo: Paul Rudd
In the photo: Paul Rudd

Early years

Paul Rudd was born on April 6, 1969. He shortened his real surname Rudnitski to make it more memorable. The ancestors of the future actor were migrants from Poland, Belarus, and Russia, who settled in England, where already Paul's parents were born.

Paul's father, Michael, first worked for a small airline in an executive position, and then retrained as a guide. He died early of cancer. His mother, Gloria, worked as a sales manager at the television company. Rudnitski later moved to the United States, where Paul was born in Passaic, New Jersey.
Paul Rudd in his youth
Paul Rudd in his youth
When he was ten, it was time to pack up and move again: this time the Rudds settled in Kansas. In Kansas, Paul graduated from university, receiving a degree in art. He was in the student fraternity and always warmly reminisced about the years of study. This was followed by the American Academy of Dramatic Art and a brief stint in England to gain experience, where Rudd studied under Michael Caine's keen guidance. In the same place, the actor performed in Bloody Poetry at the legendary Globe Theatre, in which Paul played as Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Acting career

Paul Rudd made a solid television debut joining the cast of Sisters (1992), appearing in twenty episodes. Paul became a frequent guest on numerous shows, even though he initially landed only small parts.
Paul Rudd and Alicia Silverstone in the film Clueless
Paul Rudd and Alicia Silverstone in the film Clueless
He made his film debut in Clueless (1995), starring alongside Brittany Murphy, Alicia Silverstone and other young actors who would later become famous.
In Paul Rudd's achievement list you can find works in completely different sorts of films
In Paul Rudd's achievement list you can find works in completely different sorts of films
Paul Rudd never specialized in one specific genre ‒ his filmography spans completely different types of films, ranging from light comedy to serious drama. For example, in the late '90s and early 2000s, he appeared in films like Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Object of My Affection(1998), 200 Cigarettes (1999), The Cider House Rules (1999), Wet Hot American Summer (2001).
Paul Rudd and Lisa Kudrow in the TV series Friends
Paul Rudd and Lisa Kudrow in the TV series Friends
When Rudd joined the cast of the cult comedy series Friends in 2002, he was already quite recognizable. Nevertheless, his role as fireman Mike ‒ the boyfriend and later husband of Lisa Kudrow's character ‒ brought Rudd real fame. Many fans even called the charming actor the seventh friend.
Paul Rudd is more drawn to comedies
Paul Rudd is more drawn to comedies
From that point on, Rudd gravitated toward comedies ‒ starring in numerous films in the genre, including Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004), The 40-Year Old Virgin (2005), I Could Never Be Your Woman (2006), Knocked Up (2007), Over Her Dead Body (2008), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), I Love You, Man (2009), Dinner For Schmucks (2010). In each role, Rudd brought his signature subtle humor and natural charm.
Paul Rudd with Ken Marino
Paul Rudd with Ken Marino
Looking at the cast lists of these films, you'll notice Paul frequently worked with the same actors. For example, he's worked with Ken Marino 19 times, Amy Poehler 12 times, and Elizabeth Banks the same number of times. His other frequent collaborators include comedians Steve Carell, Jason Segel and Seth Rogen. For such a prolific actor, this loyalty to specific collaborators is rare.
Paul Rudd in the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Paul Rudd in the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Paul Rudd also showed his dramatic range in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, playing the wise mentor and literature teacher to Logan Lerman's character, and in the series Parks and Recreation (2012-2015), in which the actor's partners were Chris Pratt and Amy Poehler.
Paul Rudd in the movie Captain America: Civil War (trailer)
In 2015, the blockbuster Ant-Man hit theaters with Paul playing Marvel's wise-cracking superhero Scott Lang, who accidentally gets his hands on a suit that can shrink its wearer down to insect size. The actor even helped the filmmakers rewrite the script, drawing on his experience from the film Role Models (2008) and the series Party Down (2009). Subsequently, he appeared in the same image in the film Captain America: Civil War (2016). Many Marvel fans consider Paul Rudd's Ant-Man one of their absolute favorites.

In 2018, the actor was busy promoting the superhero movie The Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together with his co-star Evangeline Lilly, he hit the talk show circuit discussing filming and his future plans.
Paul Rudd in the movie The Ant-Man and the Wasp (trailer)
It was revealed that Paul's Scott Lang would join the superhero team in the next Avengers installment. The film hit theaters in 2019 as the sequel to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War, which starred Josh Brolin as the villain Thanos.

In 2018, Paul Rudd wasn't just playing Ant-Man on screen. Early that year, he appeared in Netflix's sci-fi TV movie Mute alongside Alexander Skarsgard and Justin Theroux. Rudd played as a surgeon nicknamed Cactus. That summer also saw the premiere of the drama The Catcher Was a Spy, starring Paul Rudd as a character hunting down the German creator of the atomic bomb during World War II. Mark Strong, Guy Pierce, and Sienna Miller starred in the film.

Other activities

Rudd helps several foundations and organizations that deal with solving stuttering problems.
Paul Rudd voices cartoons and animated series
Paul Rudd voices cartoons and animated series
Paul Rudd has lent his voice to numerous cartoons and animated series. For instance, he voices Darren in Sausage Party, which was written by Seth Rogen and his team.

Paul Rudd's personal life

Paul dated Julie Yeager for five years. The couple married in 2003 and have been together ever since. The couple has two children: a son, Jack, born in 2006, and a daughter, Darby, born in 2010.
Paul Rudd with his wife and children
Paul Rudd with his wife and children
Paul is passionate about baseball and American football, rooting for Kansas teams.

Paul Rudd now

2019 was a busy year for the actor. First up was "Avengers: Endgame," featuring his return as the character. In it, he again played Scott Lang (Ant-Man). Paul also starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series Living with Yourself as Elliot Miles.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife, trailer
Two Paul Rudd projects were slated for 2021. Among them was "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, which was delayed due to the pandemic. Marvel's animated series "What If...?" was also set to premiere, with Rudd reprising his role as Ant-Man.

Paul Rudd: latest news and articles

  • «Spy Game» very atypical role for Rudd, but it`s great that he tried, and I think it turned out very well!
    2021-04-17 09:12:39
  • This actor causes only positive emotions, only he has few roles somehow, it`s a pity.
    2021-04-11 23:39:57
  • An interesting actor, in my opinion. Ant-Man is generally a bomb! Good luck to Paul and more cool roles.
    2021-03-19 16:22:13
  • Precisely, I almost forgot that Paul Rudd starred in his favorite TV series «Friends»! What a fine fellow he is, comedic roles suit him :)
    2021-03-04 10:47:01
  • I often see Rudd in films, he is generally cute! I understand that many actors generally start their careers in their youth and play in the theater at a school or university. Paul Rudd is one of them.
    2021-02-13 14:45:56
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