Paul Rudd is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his roles in the films Clueless, Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Ant-Man. In Ant-Man, Rudd plays the role of Paul, a thief who is recruited by scientist Hank Pym to become the superhero Ant-Man. Rudd's performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and he reprised the role in the sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp.