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Paul Rugg

Paul Rugg

Actor and writer, also producer · Born October 21, 1960 (66) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Born
October 21, 1960 (66)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor and writer, also producer
Titles
29 on MovieCove · 40 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Up 9% in 30 days

What are Paul Rugg's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
36%
Society
23%
Ideas
2%
Friendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Hero
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
11
Absurd
5
Warm
4
Thrilling
4
Manic
2
Other
1

How their films linger

Fun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy8
  • Cyclical3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Rugg's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 20 of their 29 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Rugg's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

40 credits, 29 with a MovieCove page.

  • Oddballs(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Clerk (voice) · as Dr. Bolster (voice) · as Orderly (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Slumberkins(2022)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Animaniacs(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Clown (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Mighty Ones(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Flippy (voice)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Earth to Ned (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 20 episodes · as Ned (voice)

  • Norman Picklestripes(2019)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Legendary Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Inspector (voice)

  • The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Vert Ladderfeller III / Altitooth / Bivouac Ladderfeller (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Artephius / Papa Bear (voice)

  • My Science Fiction Project (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Chancellor Maniac / Caveman

  • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Napoleon (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • We Bare Bears(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Howard (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Pig Goat Banana Cricket(2015)

    Show 40 episodes · as Cricket (voice)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Dragons: Race to the Edge(2015)

    Show 9 episodes · as Savage (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Puss in Boots(2015)

    Show 77 episodes · as Agosto (voice) · as Artephius (voice) · as Roberto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • The 7D(2014)

    Show 88 episodes · Story · Writer · as Lord Starchbottom (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Uncle Grandpa(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Troll (voice)

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all shows

  • Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright(2013)

    as Steve Trilby (voice)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Creator · Writer

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • Teen Titans Go!(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Freakazoid (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Dragons: Riders of Berk(2012)

    Show 13 episodes · as Savage (voice)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · Writer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Secret Mountain Fort Awesome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 18 episodes · as Gweelok (voice)

  • The Looney Tunes Show(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Story

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Portillo · as Kelsepsian (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Penguins of Madagascar(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Modifyers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Baron Vain / Katz (voice)

  • The Ant Bully(2006)

    as Ant #5 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • American Dragon: Jake Long(2005)

    Show 55 episodes · as Professor Rotwood / The Huntsman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Dave the Barbarian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 41 episodes · Writer · as Chuckles The Silly Piggy (voice)

  • The Country Bears(2002)

    as TV Reporter

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Sitting Ducks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cosmo (voice) · as Cosmo / Ed (voice) · as Cosmo / Inspector (voice) · as Ed (voice) · as Ed / Brain Pod / Bystander (voice) · as Guard (voice)

  • Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish(1999)

    as Mr. Director (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Toonsylvania (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 21 episodes · as Seth Tuber's Mom/Angry Mob leader

  • Freakazoid!(1995)

    Show 24 episodes · Producer · Writer · as Freakazoid (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Pinky and the Brain(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · Writer · as Mr. Director (voice) · as Mr. Sultana (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery(1995)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Animaniacs(1993)

    Show 24 episodes · Story · Writer · as Einstein (voice) · as Freakazoid (voice) · as Lon Borax / Mr. Director (voice) · as Mr. Clown (voice) · as Mr. Director (voice) · as Sy Sykman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as John Ferguson

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 38 titles from 1987 to 2022; peak year 2017.

Highest rated

Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery (1995)

Midcredits 80th

Most popular right now

The Looney Tunes Show (2011)

Film career

19872022

Peak 2017 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1993Screen debut· Animaniacs
  • 1999First film· Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting32 of 38: 26 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score44thWriting12 of 38: 5 only writing, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score69thProducing1 of 38: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 38: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

38 titles, 7 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 6 of them.

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s6 · 5 acting · 4 crew2000s8 · 6 acting · 3 crew2010s19 · 16 acting · 5 crew2020s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Is Paul Rugg's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 12 · minimalMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Paul Rugg work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Rugg's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tom Ruegger shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Producers