Paul Rudd biography
Paul Rudd is an American actor (born 1969), born on 6 April 1969 in Passaic.
Paul Rudd's screen career began in 1992 with Sisters, playing Kirby Philby.
Paul Rudd has appeared in 75 films and 42 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Power Ballad (2026), Rain Reign (2026), Anaconda (2025).
Paul Rudd is best known for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Ant-Man.
Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Coming up next: A Statement (2026), Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
- Also known as
- Paul Stephen Rudd
- Born
- 6 April 1969 (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Passaic
- Work
- Film producer, Writer, Film actor, Stage actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1991 to present
- Known for
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Ant-Man
- Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
Paul Rudd filmography
77 films and 42 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Statement | Tom Jorling | Post-production | |
| 2026 | Power Ballad | Rick | ||
| 2026 | Rain Reign | Weldon | ||
| 2026 | Avengers: Doomsday | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | Post-production | |
| 2025 | Anaconda | Ronald Griffen "Griff" Jr | ||
| 2025 | Death of a Unicorn | Elliot Kintner | Also executive producer | |
| 2024 | Friendship | Austin Carmichael | ||
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Gary Grooberson | ||
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | ||
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Mondo Gecko | Voice role | |
| 2022 | The Bob's Burgers Movie | Jericho | Voice role; cameo | |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Gary Grooberson | ||
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | ||
| 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | Also writer | |
| 2018 | The Catcher Was a Spy | Moe Berg | ||
| 2018 | Mute | Cactus Bill | ||
| 2018 | Ideal Home | Paul | ||
| 2017 | Fun Mom Dinner | Brady | Cameo; also executive producer | |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | ||
| 2016 | Nerdland | John | Voice role | |
| 2016 | The Fundamentals of Caring | Ben Benjamin | ||
| 2016 | Sausage Party | Darren | Voice role | |
| 2015 | Ant-Man | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | Also writer | |
| 2015 | The Little Prince | Mr. Prince | Voice role | |
| 2014 | They Came Together | Joel |
Show all 77 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Brian Fantana | ||
| 2013 | This Is the End | English | ||
| 2013 | Prince Avalanche | Alvin | ||
| 2013 | All Is Bright | Rene | ||
| 2013 | Admission | John Pressman | ||
| 2012 | This Is 40 | Pete | ||
| 2012 | Casting By | English | ||
| 2012 | The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Mr. Anderson | ||
| 2012 | Wanderlust | George Gergenblatt | Also producer | |
| 2012 | Mansome | English | ||
| 2011 | Our Idiot Brother | Ned | ||
| 2010 | How Do You Know | George | ||
| 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Tim | ||
| 2009 | I Love You, Man | Peter Klaven | ||
| 2009 | Year One | Abel | Uncredited | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Being Green | Mr. Earth | Direct-to-DVD | |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Derek Dietl | Voice role | |
| 2008 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Chuck / Kunu | ||
| 2008 | Over Her Dead Body | Henry | ||
| 2008 | Role Models | Danny | Also writer | |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Pete | ||
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | John Lennon | Uncredited cameo | |
| 2007 | The Ten | Jeff Reigert | Also producer | |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Ethan | ||
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman | Adam | ||
| 2007 | The Ex | Leon | ||
| 2006 | Night at the Museum | Don | ||
| 2006 | Diggers | Hunt | ||
| 2006 | The Oh in Ohio | Jack Chase | ||
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | David | ||
| 2005 | The Baxter | Dan Abbott | ||
| 2005 | Tennis, Anyone...? | Lance Rockwood | ||
| 2004 | P.S | Sammy Silverstein | ||
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Brian Fantana | ||
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Brian Fantana | Direct-to-DVD | |
| 2003 | Two Days | English | ||
| 2003 | The Shape of Things | Adam Sorenson | ||
| 2003 | House Hunting | Daniel | Short film | |
| 2003 | 2 Days | Paul Miller | ||
| 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer | Andy | ||
| 2001 | The Château | Graham Granville | ||
| 2001 | On the Edge | Dr. Kenneth Grearly | Short film; Segment: "Reaching Normal" | |
| 2000 | Gen-Y Cops | Ian Curtis | ||
| 1999 | The Cider House Rules | Wally Worthington | ||
| 1999 | 200 Cigarettes | Kevin | ||
| 1998 | The Object of My Affection | George Hanson | ||
| 1998 | Overnight Delivery | Wyatt Trips | Direct-to-video | |
| 1997 | The Locusts | Earl | ||
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet | Dave Paris | ||
| 1996 | The Size of Watermelons | Alex | ||
| 1995 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | Tommy Doyle | Credited as Paul Stephen Rudd | |
| 1995 | Clueless | Josh Lucas |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness | Neil Armstrong | Episode 6 ("Buzz") | |
| 2025 | Marvel Zombies | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | Voice role; 2 episodes | |
| 2025 | Haha, You Clowns | Todd | Voice role; Episode: "Improv" | |
| 2024 | Secrets of the Octopus | Narrator / Himself | Nature documentary (3 episodes) | |
| 2022 | The Bear | Ballbreaker Video Game | Uncredited voice cameo; Episode: "Braciole" | |
| 2022 | Only Murders in the Building | Ben Glenroy / Glen Stubbins / L.E.S.T.R. | ||
| 2021 | What If...? | Scott Lang / Ant-Man | Voice role; 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | The Shrink Next Door | Dr. Isaac Herschkopf | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2020 | Tiny World | Narrator / Himself | Main role | |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Westley | Episode: "Chapter Ten: To the Pain!" | |
| 2020 | At Home with Amy Sedaris | Melisso Junkins | Episode: "New Year's" | |
| 2020 | America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions | Narrator | 3 episodes | |
| 2019 | Living with Yourself | Miles Elliot | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2018 | iZombie | Paul Rudd | ||
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Andy | Recurring role | |
| 2016 | Bob's Burgers | Jericho | Voice role; Episode: "The Horse Rider-er" | |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Andy | Main role | |
| 2015 | WHIH Newsfront | Scott Lang | 2 episodes | |
| 2015 | Moone Boy | George Gershwin | Episode: "Gershwin's Bucket List" | |
| 2013 | Burning Love | Nate | 3 episodes | |
| 2012 | Parks and Recreation | Bobby Newport | 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Simpsons | Dr. Zander / Himself | Voice role; 3 episodes | |
| 2009 | Party Down | , N/a | Co-creator, writer and executive producer only | |
| 2008 | Wainy Days | Alias | Web series; Episode: "The Pickup" | |
| 2008 | Little Britain USA | French President | Episode: "1.3" |
Show all 42 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Veronica Mars | Desmond Fellows | Episode: "Debasement Tapes" | |
| 2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Antagonistic Passenger | Episode: "Gold Watch" | |
| 2007 | Hard Knocks | Narrator / Himself | Episode: "Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs" | |
| 2006 | Reno 911! | Guy Gerricault | 5 episodes as host, 10 as special guest | |
| 2006 | Cheap Seats | Dave Penders | Episode: "1996 Spelling Bee: Part 2" | |
| 2005 | Stella | Greg | Episode: "Office Party" | |
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part II) | English | ||
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part I) | English | ||
| 2002 | Friends | Mike Hannigan | Recurring role | |
| 2000 | The Great Gatsby | Nick Carraway | Television film | |
| 2000 | Strangers with Candy | Brent Brooks | Episode: "The Last Temptation of Blank" | |
| 1996 | Clueless | Sonny | Episode: "I Got You Babe" | |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Jimmy Rusoff | Television film | |
| 1994 | Wild Oats | Brian Grant | Main role | |
| 1993 | The Fire Next Time | David | 1 episode; credited as Paul Stephen Rudd | |
| 1993 | Moment of Truth: Stalking Back | Scott | Television film | |
| 1992 | Sisters | Kirby Philby | Recurring role; credited as Paul Stephen Rudd |