What is Paul Rudd’s net worth and what movies has he starred in?
ACTOR Paul Rudd has played everything from hero to dreamboat, and in 2021 was named People magazine’s sexiest man alive.
But what movies has he been in? And what is his net worth? Here’s what you need to know about the handsome star.
Who is Paul Rudd?
Paul Stephen Rudd, 52, was born April 6, 1969, and is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer.
He studied theatre at the University of Kansas and the British American Drama Academy, before making his acting debut in 1992 with NBC’s drama series Sisters.
Since then he has become a big hit on both the small and big screen.
On July 1, 2015, Paul received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2021, he was named People magazine’s sexiest man alive
Paul married to former publicist, Julie Yaeger, in 2003.
The couple have two children – a son, Jack Sullivan (born in 2005) and a daughter, Darby (born in 2010).
What is Paul Rudd’s net worth?
According to , Paul has a net worth of $70million.
He has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades.
Having begun his acting career at a relatively young age, he has been able to make numerous appearances on several television shows and films.
Paul is now considered a mainstream actor and has gotten to work with some of the most prominent actors in the world.
What are Paul’s hit movies?
Paul has starred in a number of big films which include:
Clueless (1995)
Paul played Cher’s stepbrother, Josh, in the film.
It was his first film role, a fortuitous start to a career full of many memorable productions.
Clueless is about a rich high school student who tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way.
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Paul played the role of Andy in Wet Hot American Summer.
Andy, a camp counsellor is dating another counsellor (Katie) but isn’t interested in being faithful to her.
The movie is set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counsellors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Paul’s role in Anchorman was Brian Fantana, a friend, anchorman, and co-worker of Ron Burgundy.
Ron is San Diego’s top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that’s all about to change for him and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Pauls plays the role of David, a “lovelorn, self-destructive” character that Judd Apatow and Steve Carell specifically wrote with Rudd in mind.
The movie is about a nerdy guy, goaded by his buddies, who’s never “done the deed”.
He finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.
Knocked Up (2007)
Paul plays Pete in Knocked Up.
Playing one of the protagonists, Pete is introduced to Debbie and their stressful relationship is compounded by each turning 40.
Director Apatow used the characters again in 2012 movie This Is 40.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Paul continued his role as Brian Fantana for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
San Diego’s, top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City’s first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Paul plays the protagonist, Ben.
Ben is a writer who retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen’s caregiver.
When the two embark on an impromptu road trip, their ability to cope is tested as they start to understand the importance of hope and friendship.
Ant-Man (2015)
Paul played Scott Lang in Ant-Man.
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Paul is back as Scott Lang.
Political involvement in the Avengers’ affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Paul continues his role as Scott Lang.
As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins.
The Avengers must reassemble to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe.
Paul reprised his role as Scott Lang.
Was he in Friends?
Yes – Paul played Mike Hannigan in the hit sitcom Friends and was Phoebe Buffay’s love interest and second husband.
He first appeared on the show in 2002 and was in it until it ended in 2004.
He starred in 18 episodes in total.