Paul Walter Hauser
Biography
Paul Walter Hauser, born on October 15, 1986, is a talented American actor and part-time wrestler. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Stingray in the popular Netflix series Cobra Kai. In addition to his on-screen appearances, Hauser lends his voice to the character of Embarrassment in Pixar's upcoming animated film, Inside Out 2, scheduled for release in 2024. His film credits include notable supporting roles in productions such as Super Troopers 2 (2018), Beats (2019), Adam (2020), Cruella (2021), and Old Dads (2023).
Hauser's career took a significant turn in 2019 when he delivered a standout performance as the titular character in Clint Eastwood's drama, Richard Jewell. His portrayal of real-life murderer Larry Hall in the 2022 miniseries Black Bird earned him critical acclaim, resulting in a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In addition to his acting career, Hauser is also affiliated with Major League Wrestling, demonstrating his passion for professional wrestling. With his unique blend of comedic and dramatic talent, Paul Walter Hauser continues to captivate audiences across various entertainment mediums.
Filmography
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
2025 • Mike Batlan
Inside Out 2
2024
Da 5 Bloods
2020 • Simon
Silk Road (2021)
2021 • Curtis Clark Green
Richard Jewell
2019 • Richard Jewell
Delia's Gone
2022 • Bo
The Luckiest Man in America
2025 • Michael Larson
Songbird (2020)
2020 • Dozer
Americana (2025)
2025 • Lefty Ledbetter
Adam (2020)
2020 • Trent
I, Tonya
2017 • Shawn
Late Night
2019 • Mancusco
Eat Wheaties!
2020 • James Fisk
Virginia
2010
Orion and the Dark
2024 • Dark (voice)
BlacKkKlansman
2018 • Ivanhoe
Queenpins
2021 • Ken
Cruella
2021 • Horace
Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm
2022 • Elmer (voice)
7 Days to Vegas
2019 • Puppet Hank
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
2025 • Harvey Elder / Mole Man
Clint Eastwood: Hollywood Outlaw
2020 • Self