Paul Rudd

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Characters played by Paul Rudd

Mike Hannigan — Friends (1994)

Phoebe's eventual husband, introduced in later seasons. He is a pianist and lawyer, and his relationship with Phoebe becomes a significant storyline, culminating in their wedding.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Former thief turned hero, uses Pym Particles to shrink and grow in size.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Former thief who uses Pym Particles to shrink and grow in size.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Marvel Studios Legends (2021)

Reformed thief using Pym Particles to shrink or grow in size.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Former thief turned hero using Pym Particles to shrink or grow, key to time heist.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

Former thief turned hero, uses Pym Particles to shrink or grow in size.

Scott Lang / Ant-Man — Ant-Man (2015)

Thief turned superhero using shrinking technology.

Grooberson — Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Educator fascinated by Egon's research.

Derek Dietl — Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

Derek Dietl is Susan Murphy's fiancé, a weatherman who changes their honeymoon plans for a career opportunity. After Susan becomes Ginormica, he ends their engagement because he believes she will overshadow his career, then unsuccessfully tries to reunite with her after her heroic victory.

Don — Night at the Museum (2006)

Museum staff member who interacts with Larry.

Gary Grooberson — Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Science teacher who mentors Phoebe and joins the ghostbusting efforts.

Ronald Griffin Jr. — Anaconda (2025)

TV actor and project leader who falsely claims to own the Anaconda film rights. Accidentally kills their prop snake, ventures into the jungle, and later shoots a police officer. Joins the Sony crew after a fallout with Doug, survives the ordeal, and helps destroy the anaconda. Eventually lands a TV role and marries Claire.

Career Overview

Paul Rudd has 166 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently MCU with 5 titles. Signature works include Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Doomsday, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
166
Birth Date
1969-04-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Passaic, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q276525), public domain (CC0).