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Paul Rust        

Actor, Comedian and Writer; "I Love You, Beth Cooper"

Iowa-native Paul Rust is best known as a stand-up and sketch comedian. He is a part of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCBT) in Los Angeles, where he is a member of the sketch comedy groups "A Kiss From Daddy" and "Last Day of School."

Rust has 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."

In November 2010, Rust appeared in the Comedy Central sketch comedy special "This Show Will Get You High," created by and starring Matt Besser. He is currently working with Paul Ruebens on writing an upcoming Pee-Wee Herman film, that will be produced by Judd Apatow.

Rust appears as a frequent guest on the Comedy Bang Bang podcast, where he is best known for his "New No Nos" segment.

Rust also worked as a writer and story editor on the revived for Netflix 4th season of "Arrested Development" in 2013.

Rust has co-created, co-written and co-produced the new Netflix series "Love" — in which he, along with Gillian Jacobs, co-stars.

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Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust: We love working on 'Love' - TODAY.com
Actress Gillian Jacobs of "Community" and Upright Citizens Brigade alum Paul Rust star in "Love," a new romantic comedy series on Netflix. They tell Kathie Lee  ...

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