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 roles in film and television. His breakthrough came with the titular role in Clint Eastwood's "Richard Jewell" (2019). He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Larry Hall in the miniseries "Black Bird" (2022), earning him both a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. Hauser is also recognized for his recurring role as Stingray in the Netflix series "Cobra Kai." He has appeared in numerous films and provided the voice of Embarrassment in Pixar's "Inside Out 2" (2024). Additionally, Hauser is signed to Major League Wrestling as an occasional professional wrestler.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Dustin Lance Black wins Academy Award for Milk

In 2009, director Dustin Lance Black won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Milk (2008); his speech led to Black writing Hauser a larger role in the movie Virginia.

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2010: Role as Dale in Virginia

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

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2017: Portrayal of Shawn Eckhardt in I, Tonya

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2020: Starring in Songbird

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

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2021: Role as Horace Badun 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: Portrayal of Larry Hall 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.

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2022: Starring in Black Bird

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

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November 2023: Professional Wrestling Debut

In November 2023, Paul Walter Hauser made his professional wrestling debut in the ring in Los Angeles.

June 2024: Signing with Major League Wrestling

In June 2024, Paul Walter Hauser signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW).

2024: Attachment to Multiple Film Projects

In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser became attached to several projects, including Fruitcake, a biopic about Chris Farley, a reboot of The Naked Gun franchise, The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), a biographical film about Bruce Springsteen, and the comedy Balls Up.

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2024: Voice of Embarrassment in Inside Out 2

In 2024, Paul Walter Hauser provided the voice of Embarrassment in Pixar's Inside Out 2.

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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.

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