

Paul Walter Hauser
Acting•Born October 15, 1986 (age 39)•Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Biography
Paul Walter Hauser (born October 15, 1986) is an American actor and wrestler. He is best known for portraying Stingray in the Netflix series Cobra Kai and providing the voice of Embarrassment in Pixar's Inside Out 2 (2024). He played supporting roles in the films Super Troopers 2 (2018), Beats (2019), Adam (2020), Cruella (2021) and Old Dads (2023). In 2019, Hauser had his breakout performance as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell. Hauser starred as murderer Larry Hall in the 2022 miniseries Black Bird, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. As an occasional professional wrestler, Hauser is signed to Major League Wrestling.
Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015•TV Series•
6.1

The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015•TV Series•
5.2

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005•TV Series•
8.3

Golden Globe Awards
1944•TV Series•
6.9

Cobra Kai
2018•TV Series•
8.2

Cobra Kai
2018•TV Series•
8.2

Community
2009•TV Series•
8.0

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003•TV Series•
5.3
Filmography
2025
Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - World Premiere
Movieas Self - 'Harvey Elder' / 'Mole Man'
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 15, 1986
Place of BirthGrand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Popularity2.0
