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Paul RuddAmerican actor, screenwriter, producer
Date of Birth: 06.04.1969
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd, an American actor, writer, and producer, was born in 1969 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA, to a Jewish family of English immigrants (his real surname is Rudnitzky). His father worked for an airline, and the family often moved from place to place, eventually settling in Kansas.
Education and Early Career
After finishing school, Paul attended the University of Kansas, where he specialized in theater arts. He then went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and gained acting experience at the workshop of the British Academy of Drama at Oxford University, under Michael Kahn. While in England, Rudd also played various stage roles, including poet Percy Shelley in the play "Bloody Poetry" and the lead role in Ben Kingsley's production of "Hamlet."
Career in Film and Television
Rudd's career in film and television began when he returned to the United States and appeared in the series "Sisters." His film debut took place in 1995, when he starred in two movies: the comedy "Clueless" alongside Alicia Silverstone, and the sixth installment of the horror film "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" directed by Joe Chappelle. In 1995, he also appeared in Baz Luhrmann's romantic drama "Romeo + Juliet" and the drama "The Locusts" directed by John Patrick Kelly.
Rudd landed the lead role of White Tripp in Jason Bloom's comedy "Overnight Delivery" in 1997. The following year, he played the main character, George Hanson, in the romantic comedy-drama "The Object of My Affection," opposite Jennifer Aniston. His male charm and captivating smile, combined with his acting talent, allowed Rudd to establish himself as a prominent actor on the screen and receive more and more valuable acting offers.
In 1999, he appeared in the acclaimed drama "The Cider House Rules," directed by Lasse Hallström. The film received numerous awards, including an Oscar, and marked a significant milestone in the careers of everyone involved. Rudd also appeared in Robert Markowitz's "The Great Gatsby" in 2000 and Neil LaBute's drama "The Shape of Things" in 2003. In the same year, he played the lead character in Sean McGinly's drama "Two Days."
Throughout the years, Rudd continued to take on various roles in films such as Adam McKay's comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and Dylan Kidd's "P.S." In 2006, he starred in "Diggers" and in 2007, he appeared alongside Michelle Pfeiffer in Amy Heckerling's comedy "I Could Never Be Your Woman." He also starred in Judd Apatow's comedy "Knocked Up" and in other projects.
Rudd has played approximately 70 roles over the course of his career. As of 2010, he was announced to appear in at least three comedy films, including "How Do You Know?" alongside Jack Nicholson and Reese Witherspoon. In addition to his acting work, Rudd has written several screenplays and has experience as a producer.
Personal Life
Since 2003, Rudd has been married to Julie Yaeger, whom he dated for five years prior to their marriage. They have one child together, Jack, and the family resides in Manhattan.
