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Paul Rudd has a long list of movies accredited to his name, from comedy to drama and action genres. After studying performing arts in college, Rudd moved to LA to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He first received minor roles in television shows before booking a breakthrough role in the 1995 romantic comedy Clueless. Ever since Paul Rudd has starred in blockbuster movies that have become a commercial and critical success worldwide, he has also ventured into business and screenwriting to expand on his talents. His work in various fields has earned him a $70 million net worth.
From his memorable recurring roles in television shows to becoming a leading man in Hollywood, Paul Rudd’s career has grown exponentially over the years due to his stellar performances.
Acting Roles
Paul Rudd’s charming persona was first seen on the screen in the romantic comedy Clueless, where he starred alongside Alicia Silverstone. The solid praises for the movie earned him roles in Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers, Overnight Delivery, The Locusts, The Object Of My Affection, The Cider House Rules, and many more. After being cast in a recurring role as Mike Hannigan in Friends, one of the most popular shows ever made, Rudd became a well-known face in every household.
The year Friends ended, Paul Rudd found the opportunity of a lifetime when he began collaborating with producer and director Judd Apatow in 2004, as stated by GQ. He first was cast as a supporting character Brian Fantana in the smashing hit Adam McKay directed Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy, which made $90.6 million at the box office. Following the movie, he starred in The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked-Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Year One, and Bridesmaids. He continued his comedic roles in Anchorman 2, and This Is 40 and bagged a lead role in I Love You, Man. He became an English professor for the drama movie The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, released in 2012.
After kicking off the early 2010s with comedy-drama movies and his famous appearance in Parks And Recreation as Bobby Newport, for which he won a Critics’ Choice Award, Rudd got the opportunity of a lifetime when he was cast as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the Marvel movie of the same title. The movie was a box-office hit, making $520 million worldwide. He appeared in the subsequent sequels in the Marvel franchise in Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man And The Wasp, and Avengers: Endgame, which made $2.79 billion and became the highest-grossing movie of all time. Rudd made $8 million for his role in Endgame and $31.5 million from the Ant-Man movies. According to Forbes, the actor made $41 million in 2019 from his films and television show Living With Yourself.
Screenwriter
Paul Rudd has natural humor that can be seen through his movie roles. While working in numerous comedies, Rudd has picked on the talent of becoming an accomplished screenwriter. Along with starring as the host on Saturday Night Live five times and writing his opening monologue, Rudd has written the plot for two major movies. In 2008, he was one of the screenwriters for the movie Role Models, making $92.4 million at the box office. The actor is also accredited as a writer for the 2015 movie Ant-Man, known for its action sequences and humor.
Filmmaker
Paul Rudd does not have a production company. However, the actor is known to produce several popular movies and television shows as a Producer and Executive Producer. He has frequently collaborated with Judd Apatow as an Executive Producer for the comedy movies that star him. He has made millions from the movie earnings at the box office and other sales. As mentioned by IMDB, the actor starred in the first season of the show Living With Yourself, which is an existential comedy about a man suffering through everyday struggles. Along with being the lead actor, he is also the producer on the show.
Business Venture
Along with being a filmmaker in Hollywood, Paul Rudd has also invested in a venture that does not have its roots in the film industry. In January 2014, the actor and Jeffrey Dean from The Walking Dead purchased a candy store called Samuel’s Sweet Shop, as noted by USA Today. After the owner, Ira Gunter passed away in 2014, the actors and the owner’s family stepped in to save the store from shutting down. The candy store is located in Rhinebeck, New York, and serves many assortments, including candy, pastries, and desserts. Rudd is often photographed and spotted serving customers at the counter.
Paul Rudd’s filmography mostly tilts towards the comedy genre, but the actor has also managed to perform in action and drama films that have become commercial and critical successes. Along with acting, Rudd has also ventured into producing movies and investing in a business venture that will profit. The actor will be next seen starring in the highly-anticipated sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, set for a 2023 release.
Sources: GQ, Forbes, IMDB, USA Today
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