Paul Rudd Biography
Paul Stephen Rudd professionally known as Paul Rudd is an American actor. He is popular for playing the character Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the Marvel film series. He is in limelight due to his upcoming Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Paul was born on April 6, 1969 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA to a father named Michael Rudd and a mother named Gloria Irene Granville. Paul’s educational background includes schooling at Broadmoor Junior High; graduation from Shawnee Mission West High School; theater from the University of Kansas etc[1].
Rudd became a fan of acting when he began appearing in school plays and local theater productions. After high school, Rudd attended the University of Kansas, where he majored in theater. Rudd is married to Julie Yaeger, whom he met in the 1990s when she was working as a publicist. The couple has two children together, a son named Jack and a daughter named Darby[2].
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Famous As: Actor
Recent Fame: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania become the third highest-grossing film of 2023
| Biography | |
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| Real Name | Paul Stephen Rudd |
| Name | Paul Rudd |
| Nickname(s) | •Paul •Fred •Ant Man |
| Date Of Birth | 6 April, 1969 Born at 11:40am, EDT. |
| Age(as of 2022) | 53 years old |
| Birth Place | Passaic, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Home Town | Passaic, New Jersey, United States |
| Profession | •American Actor •Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height(approx) | .•In Centimeter – 178 cm •In Meter – 1.78 m •In feet Inches – 5’10′ |
| Weight(approx) | •In Kg- 58 Kg •In Pounds-127.8 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Vivid green eyes |
| Hair Colour | Black-Brown |
| Body Shape | Muscular |
| Body Measurement(approx) | •Chest: 42 inches •Waist: 32 inches •Bicep: 14 inches |
| Family | |
| Parents | •Father-Michael Rudd •Mother- Gloria Rudd •Born in London, both his parents are British. His father hails from Edgware and his mother from Surbiton. •The families of both of his parents were Jewish (they moved from Poland, Belarus, and Russia). •Father was a historical tour guide and former vice-president of TWA whereas Mother was a sales manager at television station KSMO-TV |
| Siblings | •Brother-None •Sister-Mandi Rudd Arnold Mandi is 3 years younger than Paul. |
| Wife | Julie Yaegar(m.2003) Yaeger is a former publicist who now works as a writer and producer. She has worked on several projects with her husband, including the 2019 Netflix series "Living with Yourself," which Rudd starred in and produced, while Yaeger served as one of the show's executive producers. |
| Children | •Son – Jack Sullivan Rudd •Daughter – Darby Rudd Son, Jack Rudd was born in 2006 and daughter Darby Rudd in 2010. |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | Julie Yaegar (m.2003) |
| Education & Qualifications | |
| School | •Broadmoor Junior High School •Shawnee Mission West High School |
| College | •University of Kansas |
| Educational Qualifications | Majoring in Theatre |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | •Biryani and Naan •His whole family love to eat Indian food |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Paul Newman |
| Favourite Actress | Scarlett Johansson |
| Favourite Colour | •Black •White |
| Hobbies | •Travelling •Reading Comics |
| Networth & Collections | |
| Car | 1- Aston Martin V 12 Vantage 2-Mercedes Benz Pagoda 3-Range Rover Vogue 4-Cardillac Escalade 5-Hyundai Sonata |
| Bike | N/A |
| Networth 2023 | •In Rupee- 580 Crores INR (approx.) •In Dollar- $70 Million (approx.) These figures are based on Celebrity Net Worth reports. |
| Movies And TV Shows | |
| Debut | Movies-Clueless(1995) Television-Sisters(1992-1995) Stages-The Last Night of Ballyhoo(1997) Video Songs-NA Audio-NA |
| Famous Movie List(s) | •Clueless (1995) •The Object of My Affection (1998) •The Cider House Rules (1999) •Wet Hot American Summer (2001) •The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) •Knocked Up (2007) •I Love You, Man (2009) •Dinner for Schmucks (2010) •Our Idiot Brother (2011) •This Is 40 (2012) •Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) •Ant-Man (2015) •Captain America: Civil War (2016) •The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) •Mute (2018) •Avengers: Endgame (2019) •Living with Yourself (2019) •Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) |
| Latest Movie/Show(s) | Movie •Ghostbusters: Afterlife(2021) •My Beautiful Stutter(2021) •Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers(2022) •The Bob's Burgers Movie(2022) •Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania(2023) Television •What If...?(2021) •The Shrink Next Door(2021) •Only Murders in the Building(2022) •Impractical Jokers(2023) |
| Upcoming Movie(s) | NA |
| Famous TV Show(s) | •Sisters (1992-1995) •Wild Oats (1994) •Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) •Clueless (1996-1999) •The Great Gatsby (2000) •Friends (2002) •Reno 911! (2003) •Stella (2005) •Parks and Recreation (2012-2015) •Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) •Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) •Living with Yourself (2019) |
| Career Highlights | |
| Paul Rudd is an American actor, writer, and producer who has worked in both film and TV. One of the highlights of his career was playing Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His first appearance as Ant-Man was in the film "Ant-Man" released in 2015; he returned as the superhero in two sequels, "Ant-Man and the Wasp" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania". He is known for his comedic timing and has appeared in a number of popular comedies, including "Clueless", "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", and "This Is 40". Besides his acting career, Rudd has also worked as a writer and producer on projects such as "The Fundamentals of Caring" and "Living with Yourself". | |
| Awards & Nominations | |
| Till now he has won 6 awards and nominated for 25. Won-6-Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Television Award, American Film Institute Awards, CinemaCon Awards ,Georgia Film Critics Association Awards, San Diego Film Critics Society Awards, Streamy Awards etc. Nominated-25-Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Jupiter Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Saturn Awards,Screen Actors Guild Awards,Teen Choice Awards etc. For Award list click here |
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| Youtube | NA |
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| Some Hidden Facts | |
| •"Clueless," "Anchorman," and "This is 40" are some of Rudd's most famous roles. •He also writes and produces. Rudd co-wrote "Ant-Man's" screenplay, and he produced the Netflix show "Living with Yourself." •He is married to Julie Yaeger, and they have two children together. •Rudd is a fan of Rush, and he has also appeared in one of their music videos. •In spite of his Hollywood success, Rudd remains humble and grounded, often poking fun at himself. |
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Paul Rudd Height
In terms of height, Paul Rudd stands at 5′ 10″ (178 cm), which is an average to above-average height for men in the United States, though some fans may perceive him as short due to Hollywood’s prevalence of taller actors.
His openness to his height, often joking about it and poking fun at himself in interviews, has defused any potential awkwardness and made it clear that Rudd is comfortable with himself.
Paul Rudd’s Upcoming Movie
Paul Rudd in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
American superhero film based on Marvel Comics, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the sequel to Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). It is also the 31st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly. In the movie, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly will reprise their role as Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope van Dyne / Wasp respectively.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Review
In the United States, the movie was released on February 17, 2023, as the first film in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A mixed response was received from critics, with praise for Majors’ performance as Kang, but criticisms for the screenplay and storyline. Globally, it grossed $241.3 million, becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2023[3].
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