Paul Rudd's Roles: From Clueless to Ant-Man

Actor Paul Rudd, celebrated for his enduring youthful looks and extensive filmography, has had his best movie roles ranked.

Rudd was born in New Jersey but spent his formative years in Kansas, graduating from Shawnee Mission West High School. He maintains strong ties to the Kansas City Metro area, notably by hosting the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to raise funds for Children's Mercy Hospital. The most recent iteration of this event occurred on May 29 and 30.

His career is distinguished by numerous comedic and dramatic turns. Among his most recognized characters are Scott Lang in Marvel's Ant-Man franchise, Brian Fantana in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Josh in the teen classic Clueless. Rudd's role as Ant-Man marks his most frequent character portrayal.

Other notable performances include his work in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "I Love You, Man," and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." Rudd also stars in the new music dramedy "Power Ballad," portraying a wedding band singer, and is set to appear in "Death of a Unicorn" in 2025.