Paul Walter Hauser
Definition
Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor, comedian, and professional wrestler born on October 15, 1986, best known for breakout roles in films like 'I, Tonya' (2017) as Shawn Eckhardt.
He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Richard Jewell in 'Richard Jewell' (2019) and starred as suspected serial killer Larry Hall in the miniseries 'Black Bird' (2022).
Hauser has appeared in notable films such as 'BlacKkKlansman', 'Cruella', 'Da 5 Bloods', and more recently in 'The Naked Gun' reboot and 'Fantastic Four', showcasing his range from comedic misfits to intense dramatic characters.
Examples
Paul Walter Hauser's wheezy charm as the hapless bodyguard in I, Tonya makes you root for the villain just a little.
After channeling real-life bomber suspect Richard Jewell, Paul Walter Hauser earned an Oscar nod and our eternal admiration for nailing the everyman tragedy.
Who knew Paul Walter Hauser could pivot from indie darling to Marvel's Fantastic Four while moonlighting as a pro wrestler—talk about a full-contact resume.
In Black Bird, Paul Walter Hauser creeps you out as serial killer Larry Hall, proving he's got that rare talent for making monsters uncomfortably relatable.