Paul Rust Movies and Career Information

Paul Robert Rust (born April 12, 1981) is an American actor, comedian and writer. Rust was born in Le Mars, Iowa to Jeanne and Bob Rust. He was raised Catholic and attended Gehlen Catholic High School, subsequently graduating from the University of Iowa in May 2004. Rust is best known as a stand-up and sketch comedian at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. He has been a guest on the Battleship Pretension podcast, discussing the films of Steven Spielberg and most recently made appearances in the films Paper Heart and Inglourious Basterds. He made his most high profile acting role in the summer of 2009, playing the male lead in the film I Love You, Beth Cooper. Rust has written for television programs such as Human Giant and Moral Orel. Rust and comedienne Charlyne Yi formed the band "The Glass Beef" in 2006. The two appeared together in a video for 'Song Away' by Hockey. He is also the lead singer and bass player in the comedy rock trio "Don't Stop or We'll Die", with fellow comedians Michael Cassady and Harris Wittels. Rust is currently developing a comedy pilot for NBC about working in a department store. He also co-stars in the upcoming Adult Swim mini-series