Actor

Paul Walter Hauser: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 28
on screen: 2011–2026
box office: $2.85B
nomination: 1
average score: 68

Born: October 15, 1986 (age 39)
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Rapper, Professional Wrestler
Years active: 2005-present
Spouses: Amy Elizabeth Boland
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Paul Walter Hauser Movies

The highest-rated films Paul Walter Hauser is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. BlacKkKlansman (2018) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Paul Walter Hauser's Career in Numbers

Paul Walter Hauser's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Walter Hauser works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Demoted (2011) to Balls Up (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Paul Walter Hauser Movies by Decade

2010s 8
2020s 20

The 2020s were Paul Walter Hauser's busiest decade, with 20 films.

Paul Walter Hauser Movies by Genre

Action 7
Drama 5
Comedy 5
Biography 4
Animation 2
Thriller 1
Sci-Fi 1
Adventure 1
Mystery 1

Action is the genre Paul Walter Hauser has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (5).

Paul Walter Hauser Career Milestones

First film: Demoted 2011
Biggest box office hit: Inside Out 2 $1.7B worldwide
Best-rated film: BlacKkKlansman Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Balls Up 2026

28 credits

Paul Walter Hauser Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Paul Walter Hauser is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Paul Walter Hauser: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Paul Walter Hauser: Nominated Outstanding Cast Da 5 Bloods

Biography

Who Is Paul Walter Hauser?

Paul Walter Hauser was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. in 1986 and is 39 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor, recognized for his supporting roles in the films Demoted (2011), Super Troopers 2 (2018), Beats (2019), Adam (2020), Cruella (2021), Old Dads (2023), and Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2019, he had his breakout performance as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell. Hauser's other significant acting feats include I, Tonya (2017), Virginia (2010), among others. He made his acting debut in Virginia as an extra and was later written a larger role, thanks to his talent.

Hauser's skills extend beyond movies to web series like Amazon's 'Betas' and guest appearances on several television series. Importantly, he starred as Richard Jewell, a real-life security guard who spotted the bomb at the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. His portrayal of the serial killer Larry Hall in the 2022 Apple TV+ miniseries Black Bird gained him a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award. Notably, Hauser debuted as a rapper under the moniker Signet Ringer in 2022. Beyond acting and music, he is a professional wrestler, signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW). He is also set to appear in several upcoming films like the true-crime drama Fruitcake, a reboot of The Naked Gun franchise, and others.

Works with

Who Paul Walter Hauser Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Paul Walter Hauser shares the most films with. Emma Thompson comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Ike Barinholtz (2).

FAQ

Paul Walter Hauser: Questions & Answers

How many movies Paul Walter Hauser has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Paul Walter Hauser been in?

Paul Walter Hauser is credited on 28 films, from 2011 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Paul Walter Hauser's highest-grossing movie?

Inside Out 2 (2024) is Paul Walter Hauser's biggest box office hit, with $1.7B worldwide, ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) ($522M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Walter Hauser's movies have made $2.85B.

Paul Walter Hauser's biggest hits

What is the best Paul Walter Hauser movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Walter Hauser's best-rated film is BlacKkKlansman (2018) with a score of 90, followed by Adam (2020) (88).

Best Paul Walter Hauser movies, ranked

Has Paul Walter Hauser won an Oscar?

Paul Walter Hauser has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Paul Walter Hauser has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Paul Walter Hauser?

Paul Walter Hauser is 39 years old, born on October 15, 1986 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S..

What is Paul Walter Hauser's newest movie?

The most recent film on Paul Walter Hauser's filmography is Resident Evil (2026).

Who does Paul Walter Hauser work with most often?

Paul Walter Hauser shares the most films with Emma Thompson (2 films), Ike Barinholtz (2 films) and Isiah Whitlock Jr (2 films).

The Best Paul Walter Hauser Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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