• 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 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)

• 1. Born: April 6, 1969
  2. Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey
  3. Is of Jewish descent
  4. Wife: Julie Yaeger
  5. Son: Jack (born 2006)
  6. Attended: University of Kansas, American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California
  7. Major: Theater
  8. Breakout Role: "Josh," Clueless
  9. Appears in the March 2009 issue of Vanity Fair
  10. Rudd, Rogen, Hill and Segel are being hailed as comedy's new legendsJust Jared: Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd... (March 2, 2009)
  11. Producer of Starz television show Party Down

• Career

  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!|Reno 911: Miami]], and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

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