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Paul Rust

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  • Writer
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Paul Rust at an event for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
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Paul Rust was born on 12 April 1981 in Le Mars, Iowa, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009) and Saturday Night (2024). He has been married to Lesley Arfin since 17 October 2015. They have one child.
BornApril 12, 1981
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    Want to Make a Cult Classic? Start With a Classic Cult

    Want to Make a Cult Classic? Start With a Classic Cult

    Paul Rust, writer and star of Netflix's "Love," was really into cults when he wrote a script he now calls "100% unproduceable." We're giving it a shot and bringing his idea to life.
    Find out what happens on "UnMade"
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    Known for

    Brad Pitt, Til Schweiger, Daniel Brühl, Mélanie Laurent, Eli Roth, Christoph Waltz, and Diane Kruger in Inglourious Basterds (2009)
    Inglourious Basterds
    8.4
    • Pfc. Andy Kagan
    • 2009
    Hayden Panettiere and Paul Rust in I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
    I Love You, Beth Cooper
    5.3
    • Denis Cooverman
    • 2009
    Saturday Night (2024)
    Saturday Night
    6.9
    • Paul Shaffer
    • 2024
    Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs in Love (2016)
    Love
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Gus Cruikshank

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Big City Greens (2018)
      Big City Greens
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Little Big City Employee
      • Additional Voices (voice)
      • 2025
    • Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Paul Rust, Jenny Slate, Dulcé Sloan, and Aparna Nancherla in The Great North (2021)
      The Great North
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Ham Tobin (voice)
      • 2021–2025
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Alex
      • Fetal Pig
      • Jonas (voice) ...
      • 2012–2024
    • Saturday Night (2024)
      Saturday Night
      6.9
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2024
    • David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Jayden Bartels, Francesca Noel, and Elijah M. Cooper in Goosebumps (2023)
      Goosebumps
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Mahar
      • 2023
    • Ten Year Old Tom (2021)
      Ten Year Old Tom
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Randy
      • Host (voice)
      • 2021–2023
    • Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall in Robots (2023)
      Robots
      5.5
      • Zach
      • 2023
    • Andy Samberg, Tim Robinson, Mitra Jouhari, and Guz Khan in Digman! (2023)
      Digman!
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Kurt (voice)
      • 2023
    • Mel Brooks, Ike Barinholtz, Pamela Adlon, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Nick Robinson, Dove Cameron, Tim Baltz, and Ronny Chieng in History of the World: Part II (2023)
      History of the World: Part II
      5.6
      TV Mini Series
      • DNC Staffer
      • 2023
    • Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast (2009)
      Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
      9.7
      Podcast Series
      • Mama Bread
      • Dr. Traygo
      • Jerry Jimson ...
      • 2009–2022
    • Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, and Daveed Diggs in Central Park (2020)
      Central Park
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Salesperson 2
      • Waitstaff
      • Bar Patron #3 (voice)
      • 2021–2022
    • Maria Bamford, Seth Rogen, and Sarah Silverman in Santa Inc. (2021)
      Santa Inc.
      1.7
      TV Series
      • Jeremy
      • Grandpa Smalls
      • Cardinal Jeff Stryker (voice) ...
      • 2021
    • Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste in Queenpins (2021)
      Queenpins
      6.4
      • Albert Anderson
      • 2021
    • Zach Galifianakis in Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
      Between Two Ferns: The Movie
      6.1
      • Eugene Tennyson
      • 2019
    • Drunk History (2013)
      Drunk History
      7.8
      TV Series
      • John Wojtowicz
      • 2019

    Writer

    • Maria Bamford, Seth Rogen, and Sarah Silverman in Santa Inc. (2021)
      Santa Inc.
      1.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs in Love (2016)
      Love
      7.6
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2016–2018
    • Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast (2009)
      Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
      9.7
      Podcast Series
      • Writer (segment ": "New No-Nos")
      • 2012–2018
    • Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)
      Pee-wee's Big Holiday
      6.1
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)
      Comedy Bang! Bang!
      7.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • consultant writer
      • 2012–2015
    • Lisa (2015)
      Lisa
      7.4
      Video
      • writer
      • 2015
    • Rubberhead (2014)
      Rubberhead
      3.5
      TV Movie
      • Writer (segment "Lisa")
      • 2014
    • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, David Cross, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, and Jessica Walter in Arrested Development (2003)
      Arrested Development
      8.6
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 2013
    • Guy Talk 2
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Guy Talk
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Paul Reubens, Phil LaMarr, and Lynne Marie Stewart in The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway (2011)
      The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • also written by
      • 2011
    • The Back Room (2010)
      The Back Room
      4.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2010
    • iPhone 4: FaceTime - Big News Parody
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • I Got a Perm for Our Camping Trip
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Jimmy Fallon in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
      Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
      6.7
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2009

    Producer

    • Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs in Love (2016)
      Love
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016–2018
    • Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)
      Pee-wee's Big Holiday
      6.1
      • co-producer
      • 2016
    • David Mows Yards
      • producer
      • 2004

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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "That's Not Food"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "That's Not Food"
    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "That's Not Food"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "That's Not Food"
    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "Crashing the Party"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "Crashing the Party"
    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "Lights Out"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "Lights Out"
    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "I Thought You Were Smart"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "I Thought You Were Smart"
    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "I Love You, Beth Cooper"
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    I Love You, Beth Cooper -- "I Love You, Beth Cooper"

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Height
      • 5′ 7¼″ (1.71 m)
    • Born
      • April 12, 1981
      • Le Mars, Iowa, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lesley ArfinOctober 17, 2015 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Has acted opposite Mark J. Hansen in the short play, "Shoes: the Musical," by Spencer Griffin.

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      He is of German heritage going back many generations. His ancestors on both sides came to Iowa and Wisconsin from Germany in the 1800s.
    • Quotes
      (on his character in Inglourious Basterds disappearing before the end of the film): Inglourious Basterds is only the first chapter in the Andy Kagan trilogy.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Paul Rust?
      44 years old
    • When was Paul Rust born?
      April 12, 1981
    • Where was Paul Rust born?
      Le Mars, Iowa, USA
    • How tall is Paul Rust?
      5 feet 7 inches, or 1.71 meters
    • What is Paul Rust known for?
      Inglourious Basterds, I Love You, Beth Cooper, Saturday Night, and Love

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