Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd's early career in acting was defined by his breakthrough role as Alicia Silverstone's love interest, Josh, in the 1995 comedy Clueless. But once the 21st century rolled around, Rudd began building his name as a major comedic actor with roles in Wet Hot American Summer and such Judd Apatow-produced comedies as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The 40 Year Old Virgin, and Knocked Up.

Rudd, along with fellow comedic Apatowian actors Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Jason Segel, are featured in the latest issue of Vanity Fair in a photo spread that spoofs the famous Vanity Fair cover featuring designer Tom Ford alongside nude actresses Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley. The comedic group was photographed by famed Vanity Fair photographer Annie Leibovitz.Just Jared: Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd... (March 2, 2009)

Rudd has become a regular player in the Apatow group of actors. He also landed a recurring role as Phoebe's boyfriend, Mike Hannigan, in the popular TV series Friends from 2002-2004. Some of Rudd's other film credits include Romeo and Juliet, 200 Cigarettes, The Cider House Rules, Reno 911: Miami, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

• Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• (April 6, 1969): Born

• (1995) Clueless: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (1996) Romeo and Juliet: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes

• (1998) The Object of My Affection: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes

• (1999) The Cider House Rules: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2001) Wet Hot American Summer: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2002-2004) Friends: IMDb | Mahalo

• (2004) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2005) The 40 Year Old Virgin: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2007) Reno 911!: Miami: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2007) Knocked Up: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2008) Over Her Dead Body: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2008) Forgetting Sarah Marshall: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes

• (2008) Little Big Men: IMDb | Mahalo