Paul Rudd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Rudd
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Rudd in 2024
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Paul Stephen Rudd
April 6, 1969 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Kansas American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
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Julie Yaeger
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is a well-known American actor. He studied acting at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Paul Rudd started his acting career in 1991.
He became very famous for playing the superhero Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies. He also starred in many popular films like Clueless, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Knocked Up.
On television, Rudd is remembered for his role as Mike Hannigan in the sitcom Friends. He has also hosted Saturday Night Live several times. Paul Rudd has won a Critics' Choice Television Award and has been nominated for other big awards like the Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Early Life and Education
Paul Stephen Rudd was born on April 6, 1969, in Passaic, New Jersey. His parents were from London, England. His father, Michael Rudd, was a historical tour guide. His mother, Gloria Irene Granville, was a sales manager for a TV station.
When Paul was ten, his family moved to Lenexa, Kansas. They also lived in Anaheim, California for three years because of his father's job. Paul went to Shawnee Mission West High School and graduated in 1987.
He then attended the University of Kansas, where he studied theater. He also studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with actor Matthew Lillard. Paul also spent three months studying drama in Oxford, England. While in acting school, he worked as a DJ for parties.
Acting Career
Early Roles in Film and TV
Paul Rudd started his acting career in 1991 with a commercial for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. In 1992, he had a regular role in the TV drama Sisters.
In 1995, he became widely known for his role in the comedy film Clueless. After that, he appeared in many other movies. These included Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, and The Object of My Affection. In 1999, he was part of the cast of The Cider House Rules, which was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In 2002, Paul Rudd joined the popular TV show Friends. He played Mike Hannigan, who became the husband of Phoebe Buffay. He also appeared in several episodes of Reno 911! and the film Reno 911!: Miami.
Working with Judd Apatow and Comedy Films
Paul Rudd began working with director and producer Judd Apatow in 2004. Their first movie together was Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. He then starred in The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005 and Knocked Up in 2007.
He also appeared in other comedies produced by Apatow, such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). In 2012, he starred in and helped produce Wanderlust. He also returned for This Is 40, a spin-off of Knocked Up, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues in 2013.
In 2009, Rudd starred with Jason Segel in I Love You, Man. They played friends who loved the rock band Rush. Paul Rudd also lent his voice to the animated movie Monsters vs. Aliens. In 2010, he reunited with Steve Carell for the comedy Dinner for Schmucks. He also had a supporting role in the drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower in 2012.
Marvel Cinematic Universe and Recent Work
On December 19, 2013, it was announced that Paul Rudd would play Scott Lang / Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). His first movie as Ant-Man was Ant-Man in 2015.
He played Ant-Man again in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), which he also helped write. He returned for Avengers: Endgame (2019), which became one of the highest-grossing films ever. His most recent appearance as Ant-Man was in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in 2023.
In 2015, Rudd returned to his role as Andy in the Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He also lent his voice to animated films like The Little Prince and Sausage Party in 2016. In 2019, he starred in the Netflix comedy series Living with Yourself. He also appeared in the comedy mystery series Only Murders in the Building on Hulu in 2023 and 2024.
Paul Rudd has a long-running joke on talk shows hosted by Conan O'Brien. When promoting his movies, he would often show a clip from the 1988 film Mac and Me instead of a clip from his own work. This joke continued for many years.
In 2024, Paul Rudd received two nominations at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. He was nominated for his role in Only Murders in the Building and for narrating the National Geographic documentary series Secrets of the Octopus.
Theatre Work
Paul Rudd has also performed in many plays on Broadway. In 1997, he was in The Last Night of Ballyhoo. He also appeared in Twelfth Night in 1998 and Three Days of Rain in 2006.
In 2012, Rudd starred in the Broadway play Grace with Michael Shannon and Ed Asner. He also performed in London, including a production of The Shape of Things in 2001, which was later made into a film with the same cast.
Personal Life
Paul Rudd married Julie Yaeger in 2003. They met in his publicist's office. Julie is now a screenwriter and producer. They live in Rhinebeck, New York, and have two children, a son born in 2006 and a daughter born in 2010.
Rudd is a big fan of sports teams from Kansas City. He supports the Kansas City Royals baseball team and the Kansas City Chiefs football team. He even narrated the 2007 season of the HBO show Hard Knocks, which featured the Chiefs.
On July 1, 2015, Paul Rudd received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a special honor for people who have made great contributions to entertainment.
Since 2014, Paul Rudd and fellow actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan have been co-owners of Samuel's Sweet Shop. It's a candy store in Rhinebeck, New York. They helped save the store from closing after its previous owner, who was a friend, passed away.
People often joke about Paul Rudd's appearance because he seems to age very slowly. He has explained that getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating healthy helps him stay looking young.
Charity Work
Paul Rudd is a strong supporter of the Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY). This group helps young people who stutter. He has hosted events to support them. He became involved after playing a character who stuttered in a play.
He is also a founder of The Big Slick, a celebrity charity sports event held every June in Kansas City. This event raises money for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Rudd has also supported Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity, which raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research.
Images for kids
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Rudd in December 2007
See also
In Spanish: Paul Rudd para niños
