Paul Rust

Biography

Paul Robert Rust is an American actor, comedian and writer.  Born in Iowa, Rust has showcased his comedic abilities across various platforms in the entertainment industry. Rust appears as a frequent guest on the Comedy Bang Bang! podcast, where he is best known for his "New No Nos" segment. He gained recognition for his roles in television series such as "Love," which he co-created, co-wrote, and starred in, demonstrating his creative prowess. He worked with Paul Ruebens on "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday" produced by Judd Apatow. Rust's contributions also extend to his work as a stand-up comedian and writer, highlighting his diverse skill set.

Known For

Robots
Robots
I Love You, Beth Cooper
I Love You, Beth Cooper
iSteve
iSteve
Freak Dance
Freak Dance
Blood, Sweat and Beers, or How the Sloppy Boys Made an Album on a Farm in West Texas
Blood, Sweat and Beers, or How the Sloppy Boys Made an Album on a Farm in West Texas
Fun Mom Dinner
Fun Mom Dinner

Filmography

2025 Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
as Finn / Bob (voice)
2024 Saturday Night
as Paul Shaffer
2023 Goosebumps
as Franz Mahar
2023 Blood, Sweat and Beers, or How the Sloppy Boys Made an Album on a Farm in West Texas
as Self
2023 Robots
as Zach
2023 Digman!
as (voice)
2023 History of the World: Part II
as DNC Worker
2021 Santa Inc.
as Jeremy / Grandpa Smalls (voice)
2021 Queenpins
as Albert Anderson
2021 The Great North
as Ham Tobin (voice)
2019 Between Two Ferns: The Movie
as Eugene Tennyson
2019 Black Monday
as Brandt
2017 Fun Mom Dinner
as Barry
2016 Pee-wee's Big Holiday
as Ernie
2016 Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
as Ricky
2016 Love
as Gus Cruikshank
2016 Animals.
as PA
2014 Rubberhead
as Self (segment "Lisa")
2014 The Badger's Promise
as Paul
2013 Super Fun Night
as Benji