2017
I, Tonya
A supporting role helped bring Hauser wider attention.
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A performer at home in comedy and drama
From memorable supporting turns to Richard Jewell and Black Bird.
Finding the person behind the role
American actor and comedian Paul Walter Hauser has moved between comic performances and dramatic roles. His supporting work in I, Tonya and BlacKkKlansman helped introduce his distinctive screen presence to a wider audience.
In Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell, Hauser took the central role of a security guard whose actions during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing are followed by intense public scrutiny. An American Film Institute interview explores how he approached the responsibility of playing a real person.
On television, Hauser played Larry Hall in the limited series Black Bird. The performance earned him an Emmy for supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, according to the Television Academy.
His career also includes a recurring comic role as Stingray in Cobra Kai. The film links below show the titles currently available in the FLM.RED database rather than his complete filmography.
From supporting roles to a leading performance
2018
BlacKkKlansman
He appeared in Spike Lee’s film.
2019
Richard Jewell
He played the title character in Clint Eastwood’s drama.
2022
Black Bird
His supporting performance later won an Emmy.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- American Film Institute — Richard Jewell interview
- Television Academy — awards
- Screen — Black Bird interview
- IMDb — Paul Walter Hauser
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.