Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Paul Walter Hauser
Discover the career path of Paul Walter Hauser, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor and professional wrestler. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of murderer Larry Hall in the true crime miniseries *Black Bird*, winning a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award. He's also known for his role as Stingray in the Netflix series *Cobra Kai*. Hauser's breakthrough role was in Clint Eastwood's *Richard Jewell* in 2019. Additionally, he voices Embarrassment in Pixar's *Inside Out 2*, and has upcoming roles as Bruce Springsteen's recording engineer and the supervillain Mole Man. Outside of acting, Hauser is a professional wrestler signed to Major League Wrestling.
1984: The Luckiest Man in America Filming
In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser starred in The Luckiest Man in America, where he plays Michael Larson, a contestant accused of cheating on the game show Press Your Luck in 1984.
2017: Portrayed Shawn Eckhardt in I, Tonya
In 2017, Paul Walter Hauser portrayed Shawn Eckhardt in the film I, Tonya.
2018: Appeared in Super Troopers 2 and BlacKkKlansman
In 2018, Paul Walter Hauser appeared as Lonnie Laloush in Super Troopers 2 and as Ivanhoe in BlacKkKlansman.
2019: Breakout performance in Richard Jewell
In 2019, Paul Walter Hauser had his breakout performance as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell.
2019: Starred in Richard Jewell
In 2019, Paul Walter Hauser starred as Richard Jewell, portraying the title role of the real life security guard who spotted the bomb at the Centennial Olympic Park bombing.
2020: Starred in Songbird
In 2020, Paul Walter Hauser starred in Songbird, a film based on the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Played Horace Badun in Cruella
In 2021, Paul Walter Hauser played Horace Badun in the crime comedy-drama Cruella, a Disney live-action prequel/spin-off of One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
July 8, 2022: Released Murder for Higher EP
On July 8, 2022, under the moniker Signet Ringer, Paul Walter Hauser released his first EP, Murder for Higher.
2022: Starred in Black Bird
In 2022, Paul Walter Hauser gained recognition for his portrayal of the serial killer Larry Hall in the Apple TV+ true crime miniseries Black Bird.
November 2023: Professional Wrestling Debut
In November 2023, Paul Walter Hauser made his professional wrestling debut at Pro Wrestling REVOLVER in Los Angeles, defeating Matthew Palmer.
March 2024: Defeated Matt Cardona
In March 2024, Paul Walter Hauser defeated Matt Cardona in a Slammy Vs. Emmy Winner Take All match with Pro Wrestling REVOLVER.
May 2024: Signed with Major League Wrestling
In May 2024, Paul Walter Hauser signed with Major League Wrestling (MLW).
June 2024: Faced Danhausen
In June 2024, Paul Walter Hauser faced Danhausen to a no contest at Pro Wrestling REVOLVER.
2024: Attached to Several Films
In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser became attached to several projects, including Fruitcake, a bio-pic about Chris Farley, a reboot of The Naked Gun franchise, The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Balls Up.
2024: Voice role in Inside Out 2
In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser provided the voice of Embarrassment in Pixar's Inside Out 2.
2024: Voiced roles in Orion and the Dark and Inside Out 2
In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser voiced a lead role in the DreamWorks Animation film Orion and the Dark and the role of Embarrassment in the Pixar film Inside Out 2.
February 2025: Defy Wrestling Debut
In February 2025, Paul Walter Hauser made his debut with Defy Wrestling in a Seattle Street Fight, defeating Joey Janela with Aubrey Edwards as the special guest referee.
April 17, 2025: Won PROGRESS Wrestling Proteus Title
On April 17, 2025, Paul Walter Hauser captured the PROGRESS Wrestling Proteus Title at PROGRESS Chapter 179: PROGRESS Las Vegas, defeating Simon Miller, Adam Priest, Charles Crowley, and Effy in a five-way match.
August 9, 2025: Special Guest Commentator for AEW
On August 9, 2025, Paul Walter Hauser was a special guest commentator for AEW on their episode of Collision.
August 29, 2025: Wrestled QT Marshall
On August 29, 2025, at Ring of Honor (ROH) Death Before Dishonor, Paul Walter Hauser wrestled QT Marshall in a Fight Without Honor.
2025: Involved in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
In 2025, Paul Walter Hauser will be in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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