There is no denying that Paul Rudd is one of the best actors working today. He can be funny, serious, heartfelt, you name it. Seriously, the man has an amazing range that any actor would be jealous of, although Rudd aims to showcase more of his comedic chops, and rightfully so, he is great at it. With Rudd, you never know what you’re going to get when going into a film, but one thing’s for sure: you will be thoroughly entertained. Paul Rudd Tricks Conan O'Brien Again With His Popular 'Mac and Me' Clip Prank This Time on a Podcast! (Watch Video).

Rudd has had so many iconic roles under his belt. Whether he is saving the world side by side with the Avengers or giving life lessons in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, he has done it all. So, to celebrate Paul Rudd’s birthday, let’s look at five roles of the actor you should check out.

Bobby Newport (Parks and Recreation)

Rudd’s brief stint on Parks and Recreation brought huge star power to the show. Playing Leslie’s rival during her campaign to be elected for City Council, Newport is your dumb, rich son of a huge political figure. Rudd plays the hell out of this role and brings in some funny moments.

Andy (Wet Hot American Summer)

One of Rudd’s oldest roles, Andy, was one of the funniest parts of Wet Hot American Summer. Starring a huge cast filled with some really big A-list actors, Rudd still makes himself stand out the most. He has a personality where he just owns every scene, playing this easy-to-hate character.

Tommy Doyle (Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers)

While Halloween 6 was not that well received, it’s still well known for being Rudd’s second film and his performance in it. Playing Tommy Doyle, Rudd brings the same energy here that he brought to his other characters.

Scott Lang (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Rudd has also been one of the most iconic and funniest superheroes in the MCU. As Ant-Man/Scott Lang, Rudd completely owns this role and makes the most of it. While we are truly disappointed with how Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania turned out, we are still hoping to see more of Lang in the MCU ahead. Ant-Man and The Wasp – Quantumania Movie Review: Paul Rudd's Marvel Film is a Bland Adventure That Exists Only to Set up MCU’s Next Phase.

Mr Anderson (The Perks of Being a Wallflower)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower has one of Rudd’s best performances to date. Playing the role of Mr Anderson, Rudd is a kind teacher who will impart the most important life lessons to you. Also, he has one of the most thoughtful quotes I have ever seen in a film: “We accept the love we think we deserve.”

If anything, we have established that Rudd is an iconic actor, and his talent still has untapped potential. With this, we finish off the list and wish Paul Rudd a very happy birthday.

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