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 known for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. He gained wider recognition for his starring role as Richard Jewell in Clint Eastwood's film of the same name. He has also appeared in supporting roles in films like *Super Troopers 2*, *Cruella*, and *Inside Out 2*. Hauser received critical acclaim and accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award, for his portrayal of murderer Larry Hall in the miniseries *Black Bird*. Additionally, he is signed to Major League Wrestling as an occasional professional wrestler.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Press Your Luck Cheating Accusation

In an upcoming film, The Luckiest Man in America, Paul Walter Hauser will play Michael Larson, a contestant accused of cheating on the game show Press Your Luck in 1984.

2009: Dustin Lance Black's Academy Award

In 2009, director Dustin Lance Black won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Milk (2008). Paul Walter Hauser complimented Black for his speech, leading to Black writing him a larger role in Virginia.

2010: Role as Dale in Virginia

In 2010, Paul Walter Hauser played the role of Dale in the film Virginia.

2017: Portrayal of Shawn Eckhardt in I, Tonya

In 2017, Paul Walter Hauser portrayed Shawn Eckhardt in the film I, Tonya.

2018: Appearances in Super Troopers 2 and BlacKkKlansman

In 2018, Paul Walter Hauser appeared as Lonnie Laloush in Super Troopers 2 and as Ivanhoe in BlacKkKlansman.

2018: Supporting Role in Super Troopers 2

In 2018, Paul Walter Hauser played a supporting role in the film Super Troopers 2.

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: Starring Role in Richard Jewell

In 2019, Paul Walter Hauser starred in Clint Eastwood's Richard Jewell, portraying the title role of Richard Jewell.

2020: Supporting Role in Adam

In 2020, Paul Walter Hauser played a supporting role in the film Adam.

2020: Starring Role in Songbird

In 2020, Paul Walter Hauser starred in Songbird, a film based on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Role in Cruella

In 2021, Paul Walter Hauser played Horace Badun in the crime comedy-drama Cruella.

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July 8, 2022: Release of Murder for Higher EP

On July 8, 2022, Paul Walter Hauser, under the moniker Signet Ringer, released his first EP, Murder for Higher.

2022: Critical Acclaim for Black Bird

In 2022, Paul Walter Hauser gained recognition and praise for his portrayal of serial killer Larry Hall in the Apple TV+ miniseries Black Bird.

2022: Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award for Black Bird

In 2022, Paul Walter Hauser starred as murderer Larry Hall in the miniseries Black Bird, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

2023: Supporting Role in Old Dads

In 2023, Paul Walter Hauser played a supporting role in the film Old Dads.

2024: Upcoming Film Projects

In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser became attached to multiple film projects, including Fruitcake, a biopic about Chris Farley, The Naked Gun reboot, Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Balls Up.

2024: Supporting Role in Inside Out 2

In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser played a supporting role in the film Inside Out 2.

2024: Voice 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.