Paul Rudd is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. Born on April 6, 1969, in Passaic, New Jersey, he began his acting career in 1991. Rudd gained prominence with roles in films like “Clueless” (1995), “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), and as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with “Ant-Man” (2015).
In recent years, Rudd has continued to expand his repertoire. He starred alongside Jenna Ortega in the horror-comedy “Death of a Unicorn,” where he played a father who accidentally kills a unicorn during a weekend retreat. Additionally, Rudd is set to appear in the upcoming film “Anaconda,” a meta-comedy directed by Tom Gormican, which reimagines the 1997 classic with a humorous twist.
Beyond film, Rudd has made notable contributions to television, including his role as Mike Hannigan in “Friends” (2002–2004) and appearances in series like “Living with Yourself” (2019) and “Only Murders in the Building” (2023–2024).
Despite his fame, Rudd maintains a relatively private personal life. He has been married to Julie Yaeger since 2003, and they have two children together. Known for his humility and affable personality, Rudd was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2021.
For more insights into Paul Rudd’s recent work, you might find this interview with Jenna Ortega about their film “Death of a Unicorn” interesting: