Paul Rudd

Published: Jan. 2, 2020, 3:35 p.m.

Paul Rudd has charmed and cracked up audiences in everything from his breakout in \u201cClueless\u201d and \u201cWet Hot American Summer\u201d to Judd Apatow\u2019s comedy classics, \u201cFriends,\u201d \u201cRole Models,\u201d and much more. The Kansas City-born, theater-trained actor, screenwriter, producer, and philanthropist is probably best known as Scott Lang in Marvel\u2019s \u201cAnt Man\u201d and its sequel, which he co-wrote. This year, in addition to box office champion \u201cAvengers: Endgame,\u201d Paul has landed a well-deserved a Golden Globe nomination for Netflix\u2019s Timothy Greenberg comedy, \u201cLiving With Yourself,\u201d in which he takes on the challenge of acting opposite a clone of himself.\n\n--\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features interviews with some of the most exciting actors and storytellers working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nListen and subscribe to \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on:\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n- Overcast: https://bit.ly/2OJvWGk\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n\nFollow Backstage and \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media Manager: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Samantha Sherlock and Kasey Howe