Paul Rudd
Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Paul Stephen Rudd
Occupation
American actor
Birth Date
April 6, 1969
Age
55 years
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Birthplace
Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Education
University of Kansas
Nationality
USA
Paul Rudd family members
Father's Name
Michael Rudd
Mother's Name
Gloria Rudd
Siblings names
Mandi Rudd Arnold
Is Paul Rudd a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Paul Rudd marital status?
Married
Who is Paul Rudd wife?
Julie Yaeger
When did get married?
(m. 2003)
How many children does he have?
2
Paul Rudd wife
Julie Yaeger (wife)
Date of birth: August 13, 1968
Julie is a talented producer, scriptwriter, and Paul Rudd`s partner of 20 years. The two met each other right after the actor moved to New York. Soon after that, they started dating. The star remembers that he was surprised by Yarger`s maturity. In 2003, the couple married and welcomed their two children a few years later. Marriage and parenthood didn’t influence their business relationship. In 2017, Julie and Paul worked on the film Fun Mom Dinner, which was quite successful. They are also co-owners of Samuel`s Sweet Shop, which sells sweets boxes. As for 2023, they are still together, and according to Paul, Yaeger is his biggest supporter and the person who makes him happy.
Paul Rudd kids
Jack Sullivan Rudd (son)
Date of birth: April 20, 2006
Jack is the first and only son in Rudd-Yaeger`s family. The father and the son are very similar, not only in appearance but also in interests. Jack is a big sports fan, as he is always seen attending sports events with his famous father. Paul Rudd says that he also has a great sense of humor. Although Jack didn’t decide on his future career yet, many people assume that he can follow in his parents` footsteps and start working in the entertainment industry.
Darby Rudd (daughter)
Date of birth: 2010
Darby is the youngest child and the only daughter in the family. There is not much information available about her online, as she probably lives an ordinary schoolgirl`s life. However, Darby had once made her acting debut without actual acting. According to Paul, Darby inspired him to create Cassie from Ant-Man and the Wasp, who became his on-screen daughter. Most of the father-daughter moments in the movie were actually taken from the actor`s real life.
Who are Paul Rudd parents?
Michael Ian Rudd (father)
Date of birth: February 24, 1942
Date of death: October 17, 2008
Michael Rudd worked as a vice president of Trans World Airlines and a tour guide. He and his wife Gloria were Ashkenazi Jews whose parents immigrated to England a long time ago. The actor says that even though he didn’t have a strong connection with his father, he taught him to treat people the way he wanted to be treated himself. Michael`s life lessons helped him become the best husband and father for his family. Unfortunately, the star`s father passed away from cancer in 2008.
Gloria Irene Granville (mother)
Date of birth: January 12, 1946
Rudd`s mother, Gloria Irene Granville, was a sales manager at the television station KSMO-TV. In 1966, she married Michael Rudd and became a mother to two children. Years after that, she accompanied her famous son to various events. Although she doesn’t often appear in public now, it seems that they are pretty close with each other.
Paul Rudd siblings
Mandi Lynn Arnold (sister)
Date of birth: October 20, 1971
Mandi is Paul`s younger sister. She tries to stay away from the spotlight, so it is only known that she married William Herald Arnold in 1995 and is the mother of Henry Sullivan Arnold.
Bio
Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor mostly known for his roles in Clueless, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Marvel`s Ant-Man. After graduating from high school, he entered the University of Kansas, where he studied theater. In 1992, he made his acting debut by appearing in the Sisters TV series. A few years later, he made a breakthrough with Clueless and gained international fame after his role in Marvel`s Ant-Man. As for 2023, he is considered one of the most recognized faces in the American film industry.
Interesting and fun facts
- He loved reading comics in childhood, and Beano and Dandy was his favorite one.
- Before global recognition, Paul Rudd had to do different odd jobs, including working for the ham company.
- His real family name is Rudnitsky, but his grandfather changed it to Rudd to fit into the English-speaking community.
- The actor has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was once called “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine.
- He appeared in two episodes of the worldwide famous sitcom Friends, where he played Phoebe`s on-screen partner.