Who is Paul Walter Hauser? From Richard Jewell to Black Bird to Inside Out 2.

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Join us as we dive into the remarkable career of Paul Walter Hauser, a versatile actor known for his compelling performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. From his early days in "Community" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to his breakout roles in "I, Tonya" and Clint Eastwood's "Richard Jewell," Hauser has consistently delivered unforgettable characters.
Explore how Paul Walter Hauser transitioned from playing supporting comedic characters to starring in award-winning dramas. We'll highlight his standout performances, including his portrayal of serial killer Larry Hall in the critically acclaimed miniseries "Black Bird," which earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Discover the personal challenges he faced and overcame, including his struggles with substance abuse and his journey to sobriety.
This video also covers Hauser's exciting upcoming projects, such as his role in the "Fantastic Four" reboot, voicing a character in "Inside Out 2," and playing comedy legend Chris Farley in an upcoming biopic. Paul Walter Hauser's inspiring story of resilience, talent, and personal growth is one you won't want to miss.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:05 - First roles. 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'
4:05 - Series roles. 'Kingdom.'
6:52 - 'I,Tonya.'
7:57 - 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,' 'BlacKKKlansman,' 'Cobra Kai.'
9:03 - 'Richard Jewell.'
11:58 - Turning point in his life. 'I Am Second.'
14:57 - 'Black Bird.'
17:40 - Emmy & Golden Globe wins. Professional Wrestling?
19:28 - Outro. 'Fantastic Four,' 'Inside Out 2' and More.

[@TheBackFocus]

If you like this, let Paul know how awesome he is and share the video with him on Twitter! I’d love to get an interview with him. twitter.com/pwhisawrestler?s=21&t=7Gp_QZp7QvVVQclaiTKWaQ

[@ronaldh8446]

I met PWH at a convention not long ago. This is the type of human being who is easy to root for to have success. He is a sweet, kind and generous man. Told him my dad was a huge fan of his from "Richard Jewell" and he had me take a video of him to deliver to my father. ❤

[@TheBackFocus]

This is exactly the type of PWH anecdote I expect. That’s awesome.

[@rudeboyspodcast]

He's got a surprising amount of range in his delivery, I've loved all his performances

[@Mattson402]

Jamie Taco keeps stealing my lines!

[@ABoyandHisDog-pd3lb]

He was AMAZING in Black Bird. That show was so underrated! Incredible performances all the way around! I think we haven't even begun to see this mans BEST work yet. And I am saying that knowing he has already brought forward some phenomenal performances!

[@Djangolulu]

Great underappreciated actor

[@wseanw]

I can't believe how many projects I have seen this man in wow, great video by the way

[@Jared_Wignall]

He’s an actor I’ve really liked seeing within the last decade and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is where I first saw Paul as well. It’s nice to see him doing bigger things over the years and finally able to be the lead in Richard Jewell. I’m glad things in his personal life are going well now and that he won many accolades for his performance in Black Bird. Though, it is a shame The Movie Critic isn’t currently going to be made as Quentin Tarantino was talking to him to be in his film, apparently as the lead, prior to the Writers Strike. Here’s hoping Tarantino casts Paul in his next film, regardless if he’s the lead or not. Great video Brandon, hope you’re doing well. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend. Take care!

[@smokejc]

So awesome that you're making these. Had no idea who he was, but he's really versatile. Also, Always Sunny bloopers are pure gold in video form.

[@johnr.7906]

He is great - just an awesome actor.

[@Tylerson]

I need to check more of his work, I've only ever seen Cruella out of everything he's done. Black Bird especially looks good.

[@tstephanuik]

I went to college with PWH - great guy and glad to see his success

[@lisamarie5948]

I went to high school with him lol

[@RezzoCreeSavage69]

dope video man and i really like this actor.

[@DrtyALGreen]

He's so good in I Tonya, Queenpins, Blackkklansman, etc but I really love him as Farva's doppelganger in Super Troopers 2 Lonnie LaLoux. Cameron Britton crushed it when he played Richard Jewell as well.

[@lisamarie5948]

I went to high school with Paul Walter. No surprise he is where he is now. Very talented, stand up guy.

[@L1ncore]

Oh my gd i’m so glad somebodys finally talking about this guy! What an amazing actor.

[@bosmith4268]

Juggalos for life!

[@cerebraxis607]

Whoop Whoop!

[@HollyHargreaves]

He's AMAZING in Richard Jewell & Blackbird🎉

[@dudebrian]

Loving seeing you post more here! Saw your terrific docu on susan tyrell yesterday, youre still killing it with these!

[@TheBackFocus]

Thanks man! Glad you like em and more to come

[@BloodylocksBathory]

It's wild how accurate the phrase "truth is stranger than fiction," when it comes to I, Tonya, at least in Hauser's case. The fact that they had to tone down the interview scenes because the real guy was so ridiculous.

[@nathanbrown3497]

I remember seeing him pop up in everything just a couple years ago! Really amazing actor! Praying the best for him!

[@TunnelStream]

Wow such an amazing episode! I really enjoyed this one! Black bird was such a stellar movie.

[@philippfeiffer]

This was a great deepdive, please keep making more!

[@royjones8312]

When I see he’s in something I’m in. No questions asked, I’m in. He’s the A24 of character actors for me. Also great video.

[@joerogan8624]

great video about a great actor

[@yeah_yeahwhatever]

I don't know why I had watched Kingdom, probably the cast. I'm not an mma fan, but this is where I first came across Hauser and by Kimmy Schmidt I'm so glad he's made it to this level of recognition. Good video.

[@JimmyDThing]

I have seen so many of these things, I remember him in every one and I never once connected that they were all the same actor. Wild. Great video, thanks for bringing this to my attention lol.

[@Blocparty01]

Haha was hoping you would include his wrestling appearances when I started this video!

[@rageagainstmyhairline5574]

I love him. First saw him in ‘Kingdom’, the one about MMA, and he was awesome. His character kind of fizzled out from a writing standpoint, but he played it with such depth that you got both a sense of dread and a sense of hope, sometimes in the same scene, thinking about where his character was going next. The show was very well acted and written for a show about MMA that got cancelled, but he stood out a mile til the writers kind of gave up on Keith. Love him, he’s an amazing actor.

[@GaryMillerCreative]

He's absolutely one of the faves

[@MrGMovieReviews]

These are so good. Emory cohen deserves one of these. He’s so misunderstood in place beyond the pines and lords of chaos

[@KENKANIFF666]

first seen him in Kingdom and thought he was excellent, the comedy and drama he can portray is exqusite, after seeing him in I, tonya, richard jewell and cobra kai, he has since become one of my favourite actors. the man is a master of the craft.

[@Functional_Dissident]

He was FANTASTIC in Kingdom!

[@Monte_Carlo451]

If someone made a video of you being appreciated and loved, you already won

[@mattiescorsese8021]

Ive seen a couple of PWH comedic roles. He steals every scene hes in from "I, Tonya" and "BlacKKKlansman" I need to check out Richard Jewell

[@Insaneian]

I really should watch more things with him. Sadly the only show I've seen him in was the second season of The Afterparty.

[@KevRyanCG]

Such a wonderful actor, I'd love to have a pint with him!

[@CelineNoyce]

He just blew me away in blackbird but worry he will hit a dead end when these *perfect for him* roles stop.

[@punzada]

Why you just wishing for his downfall? Who hurt you? lol

[@CaptainFirefred]

He reminds me of talents like Philip Seymore Hoffman or Paul Giamatti.

[@jaredbellow]

Even in real life his wife is really supportive and helps him not get all his lines stolen by Jamie Taco.

[@rayiversen8051]

The Hauser!💪

[@frannernan]

Love that guy

[@musstakrakish]

Macon Blair is another actor who comes to mind

[@D4rkNRG]

I love your spotlight videos I know IMDb bought your last series, but what they lack is YOU!

[@TheBackFocus]

Lol well technically they had/have me too. Part of the deal was that they can’t make them without my involvement. It’s fun making videos for them, just different because we have to stick to a specific tone and brand. It’s actually been great training when it comes to writing and editing concisely. On this channel, we can make whatever we want, but there are some many little lessons we’ve learned from making branded content that stick with us. Just two different beasts.

[@D4rkNRG]

@@TheBackFocus My mistake. Just trying to show love to you and your process. Thats great you are involved with them still [inserting foot in mouth now].

[@theangryaccountant0]

Dabney Coleman. He's known for a specific type of role but he could do just about anything. Seems to me that with his passing a look at his range could be interesting.

[@_Dawson_]

He looks like MeatCanyon. Particularly right here with the shovel: 15:30

[@L1ncore]

Haha i thought the same thing. Hopefully he’ll get to play him in the inevitable meatcanonyon biopic.

[@annettelouise6781]

Very important entertainment news here!!! Serious.

[@Functional_Dissident]

Side note...they NEED to bring back Kingdom to finish the story Work your magic....

[@benjaminlebaron7128]

He essentially plays the same character in all things he does! I’m really skeptical about his portrayal of Chris Farley in the upcoming Josh Gad biopic.

[@TheBackFocus]

Disagreed! His three biggest roles are wildly different. I, Tonya: essentially a Christopher Guest character who’s incredibly deluded, obnoxious, and opportunistic. Richard Jewell: a man who’s been bullied most of his life, has built up a thick skin to defend himself from it, and pursues an occupation that would allow him to feel some amount of power or authority over others, for better or worse. Black Bird: a lonely, misogynistic, emotionally-manipulative, sociopathic serial killer, whose one weakness turned out to be wanting to be friends with what he perceived as a cool guy. My two cents

[@HollyHargreaves]

Have you seen Blackbird?

[@ExiledQ]

✨✨✨

[@michaelguerrieri3486]

He should play Ignatius p reilly.

[@ryang5719]

What a gangster

[@StanleyKubick1]

Mary Lynn Rajskub was on Mr. Show and the Larry Sanders Show, in the mid-fkn 90's. It's always sunny wouldn't exist without the work she'd already put in, and everyone in that scene loves that they get to work with her. The only one's who don't know it are edgy basement dwelling red pill warriors. You're not based, you're just a misogynist

[@TheBackFocus]

Lol the misogyny accusation out of nowhere. I wasn’t trying to be edgy or anything, just gave my opinion based on observation. I’m probably wrong. Peace and love.

[@henryjetplane9067]

He’s a guy who plays the same character over and over

[@andrewphan8002]

omg i love ur videos dude and u shout out shows and movies i wanna check out and then u spoil shit so fast out of nowhere like with burn after reading, keith stabbing someone etc i can’t skip fast enought…

[@condemnedpotbelly8491]

You mean he is the new Zach Galifianakis?💤

[@maxcoseti]

I think you mean *superiority* complex

[@TheBackFocus]

You know, I waffled between both. I should have just looked it up.

[@remc0s]

Stinkray 😆

[@DE-GEN-ART]

millennial john goodman

[@osmanyousif7849]

He'll always be STINGRAY to me.

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

This guy says his lines too slow.

[@TheBackFocus]

I knew he was doing something wrong! So he’s a bad actor, got it

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

@@TheBackFocus I… I was making a reference to I think you should leave 😥