Paul Walter Hauser Explained

Paul Walter Hauser
Birth Date:15 October 1986
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2005 - present
Children:2

Paul Walter Hauser (born October 15, 1986) is an American actor. He played supporting roles in the films Demoted (2011), Super Troopers 2 (2018), Beats (2019), Adam (2020), Cruella (2021), Old Dads (2023), and Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2019, Hauser had his breakout performance as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell. Hauser starred as murderer Larry Hall in the 2022 miniseries Black Bird, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Life and career

Hauser was born on October 15, 1986 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. His parents are Deborah and The Rev. Paul Hauser, a Lutheran minister.[1] [2] He attended Valley Lutheran High School, a private parochial school in Saginaw.[2] He attended Concordia University Chicago before dropping out to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.[3]

Acting

Hauser portrayed Shawn Eckhardt in the 2017 film I, Tonya, Dale in the 2010 film Virginia, and Keith in the television series Kingdom. Hauser was initially cast as an extra for Virginia as his acting debut, and complimented director Dustin Lance Black for his speech after winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 for Milk (2008); this led to Black writing him a larger role in the movie.[4]

He had the recurring role of Deshawn in the Amazon web series Betas, and in 2018 appeared as Lonnie Laloush in Super Troopers 2 and as Ivanhoe in BlacKkKlansman.[5] [6] He has also appeared as a guest star on the television series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Night Shift, Superstore, Key & Peele, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Community, Blunt Talk, I Think You Should Leave, Bupkis, and Cobra Kai. In 2019, he starred in Clint Eastwood's Richard Jewell, portraying the title role, Richard Jewell, the real life security guard who spotted the bomb at the Centennial Olympic Park bombing.[7] In 2020, he starred in Songbird, a film based on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, Hauser played Horace Badun in the crime comedy-drama Cruella, a Disney live-action prequel/spin-off of One Hundred and One Dalmatians.[8]

Hauser also stars as Raymond Porter, better known by his nickname Stingray, in Cobra Kai. He plays a recurring character in Season 2, and a major anti-hero in Seasons 4 & 5.[9]

Although known for his comedic turns, Hauser gained broad recognition and critical praise for his portrayal of the serial killer Larry Hall in the 2022 Apple TV+ true crime miniseries Black Bird, adapted from James Keene's memoir In with the Devil. Critic Nick Schager wrote of Hauser's performance, "even in a sea of maniacal villains, his Larry Hall stands out as a uniquely cunning madman, so unpredictable and unnerving as to be downright unforgettable."[10]

In 2024, he 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.

In 2024, Hauser became attached to the true-crime drama Fruitcake alongside Jennifer Garner;[11] the lead role in a bio-pic about actor-comedian Chris Farley;[12] a reboot of The Naked Gun franchise;[13] the Marvel Cinematic Universe film (2025);[14] a biographical film about Bruce Springsteen titled Deliver Me from Nowhere, in the role of guitar tech Mike Batlan;[15] and the comedy Balls Up alongside Mark Wahlberg.[16] An upcoming film of his is The Luckiest Man in America, in which he plays Michael Larson, a contestant accused of cheating on the game show Press Your Luck in 1984.[17]

Other work

In 2022, Hauser debuted as a rapper under the moniker Signet Ringer. He released his first extended play, Murder for Higher, on July 8, 2022.[18]

As a professional wrestler, he is signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW) and also makes sporadic appearances on the independent circuit.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23]

Personal life

He married Amy Elizabeth Boland on July 23, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. Hauser and Boland have a son, Harris Boland Hauser, who was born on April 21, 2021, in Thomasville, Georgia.[24] Their son was in his first movie, Bandit, when he was just 5 weeks old. On January 11, 2023, during his Golden Globes acceptance speech, he announced he and his wife were expecting their second son. Their son Jonah Maverick Hauser was born on April 1, 2023, at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, California.

Hauser is a Christian.[25] He and his wife Amy were featured in a video series for online Christian multimedia movement I Am Second.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010VirginiaDale
2011DemotedBothered SalesmanUncredited
2013iStevePastey Jones
2017Locked AwayDJ #1
I, TonyaShawn Eckhardt
Kiss Me When I’m DownRobertShort film
2018Super Troopers 2Lonnie Laloush
BlacKkKlansmanIvanhoe
2019Late NightEugene Mancuso
BeatsTerrence
Richard JewellRichard Jewell
2020AdamTrent
Da 5 BloodsSimon
Eat Wheaties!James Fisk
SongbirdMichael Dozer
2021Silk RoadCurtis Clark Green
CruellaHorace Badun
QueenpinsKen Miller
2022Delia's GoneBo
Elmer (voice)
2023AmericanaLefty Ledbetter
Old DadsTracy
2024Orion and the DarkThe Dark (voice)
Inside Out 2Embarrassment (voice)
The InstigatorsBooch
The Luckiest Man in AmericaMichael LarsonAlso executive producer
2025Post-production
Capt. Ed HockenPost-production
Mike BatlanFilming
Filming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Too Late with Adam CarollaVarious roles (voice)2 episodes
2010CommunityStudent #3Episode: "Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples"
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaRichieEpisode: "Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth"
2013Key & PeeleVarious roles2 episodes
2013–2014BetasDashawn4 episodes
2014–2017KingdomKeith27 episodes
2015The Night ShiftOren EdwardsEpisode: "Ghosts"
Blunt TalkAudience MemberEpisode: "Who Kisses So Early in the Morning?"
2017SuperstoreVinceEpisode: "Rebranding"
A Midsummer's NightmareNick BottomsTelevision movie
2018–2019Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtTripp Knob2 episodes
2018No ApologiesDaniel CohenPilot
2019–presentCobra KaiRaymond "Stingray" PorterSeason 2, 4-6
2019WWE SmackdownHimselfDecember 27, 2019 episode
2020Reno 911!Jeffy Renee Chisholm6 episodes
2021CallsFloyd (voice)Episode: "Me, Myself & Darlene"
I Think You Should Leave with Tim RobinsonScottEpisode: "Everyone just needs to be more in the moment."
2022Black BirdLarry HallMain role; Miniseries
2023AEW DynamiteHimself January 11, 2023 episode
AEW RampageJanuary 13, 2023 episode
The AfterpartyTravis GladriseMain role (Season 2)
BupkisHauserEpisode: "Show Me the Way"
2025The Chosen AdventuresSheep

Accolades

OrganizationsYearCategoryWorkResult
Astra Film Awards2020Game Changer AwardRichard Jewell[26]
Breakthrough Performance Actor
Astra Midseason Film Awards2021Best Supporting ActorCruella[27]
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Streaming MovieBlack Bird[28]
Critics' Choice Television Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries[29]
Detroit Film Critics Society2019Breakthrough PerformanceRichard Jewell / Late Night / Beats / 7 Days to Vegas [30]
Garden State Film Festival2021Best Ensemble (Feature)7 Days to Vegas[31]
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Supporting Actor – Limited or Anthology Series or Television Motion PictureBlack Bird[32]
Indiana Film Journalists Association2019Best ActorRichard Jewell[33]
National Board of Review2019Breakthrough Performance[34]
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieBlack Bird[35]
Screen Actors Guild Awards2021Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureDa 5 Bloods[36]
2023Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited SeriesBlack Bird[37]
Women Film Critics Circle2019Best ActorRichard Jewell[38]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ordination – Peace Saginaw.
  2. Web site: Isis. Simpson-Mersha. Saginaw man starring in I, Tonya 'took every opportunity until it happened'. Mlive.com. January 17, 2018.
  3. Web site: Sneider . Jeff . 2017-12-15 . Up-and-Comer of the Month: Paul Walter Hauser On His Scene-Stealing Turn in "I, Tonya" and Working With Margot Robbie . 2024-05-05 . The Tracking Board . en-US.
  4. Web site: Utichi . Joe . December 19, 2019 . Paul Walter Hauser's Journey To 'Richard Jewell': "Most Overnight Successes Take About 10 Years" . February 5, 2024 . Deadline.
  5. Who Is Shawn Eckardt? Paul Walter Hauser Steals Every Scene As Harding's Bodyguard In I, Tonya. Dante A.. Ciampaglia. Newsweek. January 17, 2018.
  6. News: I, Tonya love is overdue for Paul Walter Hauser as grandiose bodyguard Shawn Eckardt. Bryan. Alexander. USA Today. March 7, 2018.
  7. Web site: Clint Eastwood Casts BlacKkKlansman Actor as Lead in Richard Jewell Movie. The Hollywood Reporter. June 12, 2019. Borys. Kit. June 12, 2019.
  8. Web site: Justin. Kroll. Richard Jewell Star Paul Walter Hauser Joins Disney's Live-Action Cruella. July 29, 2019. Variety. August 1, 2019.
  9. Web site: Cobra Kai (TV Series 2018–2023) - IMDb. IMDb.
  10. News: Schager. Nick. July 28, 2022. Paul Walter Hauser Is Giving the Best Performance on TV Right Now. en. The Daily Beast. August 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: Jennifer Garner & Paul Walter Hauser To Star In True-Crime Movie Fruitcake; Max Winkler Directing Black List Script. March 13, 2024. Andreas. Wiseman. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  12. Web site: New Line Officially Lands Chris Farley Biopic Package With Paul Walter Hauser Starring And Josh Gad Directing. April 30, 2024. Justin. Kroll. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  13. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser Joins Paramount's New Naked Gun Movie. May 1, 2024. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  14. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser Joins Marvel's Fantastic Four. May 2, 2024. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  15. Web site: Bruce Springsteen Pic Deliver Me From Nowhere Adds Paul Walter Hauser To Ensemble Cast. June 10, 2024. Justin. Kroll. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  16. Web site: Mark Wahlberg & Paul Walter Hauser To Star In Amazon MGM Action Comedy Balls Up From Peter Farrelly. June 20, 2024. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  17. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser Starring In Game Show Drama Press Your Luck; Walton Goggins, Maisie Williams & More Join Ensemble Cast. May 9, 2024. Jesse. Whittock. Deadline Hollywood. June 21, 2024.
  18. Web site: Irvin . Jack . July 8, 2022 . Paul Walter Hauser on How God Led Him to Create New EP 'Murder for Higher' as Alter Ego Signet Ringer . February 5, 2024 . People.
  19. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser: MLW Profile. MLW.com. August 10, 2024.
  20. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser ‘Excited’ After Being Added To MLW Roster. Bishal. Roy. June 28, 2024. SEScoops.
  21. Web site: Inside Paul Walter Hauser’s head-first dive into pro wrestling that includes date with ‘Death Machine’. Joseph. Staszewski. April 3, 2024. NYpost.com.
  22. Web site: Actor Paul Walter Hauser to make in-ring debut at Wrestling Revolver event. Bryan. Rose. Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. November 6, 2023.
  23. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser: Matches. Cagematch.net. Philip. Kreikenbohm. August 10, 2024.
  24. Web site: Paul Walter Hauser. August 7, 2022. TV Guide. en.
  25. Web site: Seidl . Jonathon M. . January 11, 2024 . How Actor Paul Hauser Wasn't Too Far Gone for God . February 5, 2024 . I Am Second.
  26. Web site: The 3rd Annual Hollywood Critics Association Awards Nominations. Hollywood Creative Alliance. November 25, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116121505/https://hollywoodcreative.org/press-releases/the-3rd-annual-hollywood-critics-association-awards-nominations/. live.
    Web site: 1917 Wins Best Picture at 3rd Annual Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Variety Staff. Variety. January 9, 2020. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116121248/https://variety.com/2020/scene/awards/1917-best-picture-hollywood-critics-association-awards-joaquin-phoenix-lupita-nyongo-1203462463/. live.
  27. Web site: The 2021 Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Midseason Awards Winners. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. July 1, 2021. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116120252/https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2021-hollywood-critics-association-hca-midseason-awards-winners/. live.
  28. Web site: The Boys, Succession Land Most Honors at Astra TV Awards — Full Winners List. Michael. Schneider. Variety. January 8, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116135248/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-boys-succession-astra-tv-awards-winners-1235865738/. live.
  29. Critics Choice Awards 2023: The full winners list. Lauren. Huff. Entertainment Weekly. January 15, 2023. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116114336/https://ew.com/awards/critics-choice-awards-2023-full-winners-list/. live.
  30. Web site: Detroit Film Critics Society names Parasite, Marriage Story, The Irishman as top films in 2019. John. Gonzalez. MLive Media Group. December 9, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116131820/https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/2019/12/detroit-film-critics-society-names-parasite-marriage-story-the-irishman-as-top-films-in-2019.html. live.
  31. Web site: Garden State Film Festival Victory + Award Winners. AwardsWatch. Filmfestivals.com. April 9, 2021. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116133913/https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/awardswatch/garden_state_film_festival_victory_award_winners. live.
    Web site: The Garden State Film Festival 2021 Winners. Garden State Film Festival. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116134224/https://www.gsff.org/wp-content/uploads/2021_Winners.pdf. live.
  32. Web site: Nordyke . Kimberly . January 10, 2023 . Golden Globes: Full List of Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116112420/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2023-winners-list-1235294541/ . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  33. Web site: The 2019 Indiana Film Journalists Association (IFJA) Nominations. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. December 11, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116133431/https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2019-indiana-film-journalists-association-ifja-nominations/. live.
    Web site: Indiana Film Journalists Association name Marriage Story Best Film. Erik. Anderson. AwardsWatch. December 15, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116133409/https://awardswatch.com/indiana-film-journalists-association-name-marriage-story-best-film/. live.
  34. Web site: The Irishman Named Best Film By National Board Of Review, Quentin Tarantino Wins Best Director. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. December 3, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116124501/https://deadline.com/2019/12/national-board-of-review-2019-winners-the-irishman-quentin-tarantino-adam-sandler-1202799514/. live.
  35. Web site: 2023 Emmy Awards: The list of winners. Jevon. Phillips. Greg. Braxton. Los Angeles Times. January 15, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116113737/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-01-15/emmys-winners-list-2023. live.
  36. Web site: Viola Davis, Daniel Kaluuya, The Crown Win Big at This Year's 2021 SAG Awards. Jennifer. Zhan. Vulture. April 4, 2021. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116115137/https://www.vulture.com/2021/04/sag-awards-winners-2021-the-complete-list.html. live.
  37. Web site: Here Are All the Winners of the 2023 SAG Awards. Cole. Delbyck. Netflix. February 27, 2023. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116113139/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/sag-awards-winners-2023-full-list. live.
  38. Web site: The 2019 Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC) Winners. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. December 9, 2019. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116125057/https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2019-women-film-critics-circle-wfcc-winners/. live.
    Web site: Women Film Critics Circle hails Harriet, Portrait as best films of 2019. Karen. Butler. United Press International. December 9, 2019. January 16, 2024. April 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425114221/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2019/12/09/Women-Film-Critics-Circle-hails-Harriet-Portrait-as-best-films-of-2019/7691575935319/#MARRIAGE-STORY-PREMIERE_3. live.

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