Signet Ring

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Lore & Background

Hauser's journey began in Saginaw, Michigan, where he was raised by his parents Deborah and Rev. Paul Hauser, a Lutheran minister. He attended Valley Lutheran High School before enrolling at Concordia University Chicago, though he eventually dropped out to pursue entertainment. His acting debut occurred as an extra in the 2010 film Virginia, a role expanded after director Dustin Lance Black wrote him a larger part following a compliment Hauser paid for Black's 2009 Academy Award win for Milk. This early breakthrough led to recurring roles in Betas and guest spots on shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Key & Peele, and Community. His breakout came with Richard Jewell in 2019, followed by acclaimed performances as Larry Hall in Black Bird, which critics noted stood out even among maniacal villains.

In Their Own Story

In 2024, Hauser expanded his repertoire with voice work in Inside Out 2 and Orion and the Dark. That same year, he attached himself to multiple high-profile projects: playing recording engineer Mike Batlan in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, appearing as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), and starring alongside Jennifer Garner in Fruitcake. He also headlined The Luckiest Man in America as Michael Larson, a contestant accused of cheating on Press Your Luck in 1984. His wrestling career took off after his November 2023 debut at Pro Wrestling REVOLVER, where he defeated Matthew Palmer. By March 2024, he defeated Matt Cardona in a Slammy Vs. Emmy Winner Take All match. In April 2025, Hauser captured the PROGRESS Wrestling Proteus Title in a five-way match against Simon Miller, Adam Priest, Charles Crowley, and Effy at PROGRESS Chapter 179: PROGRESS Las Vegas.

Reader's Guide

Hauser's career is marked by specific turning points and achievements. He debuted as a rapper under the moniker Signet Ringer on July 8, 2022, releasing his first EP Murder for Higher. His wrestling path included signing with Major League Wrestling (MLW) in May 2024 after sporadic appearances in AEW and the independent circuit. In February 2025, he made his Defy Wrestling debut in Seattle Street Fight, defeating Joey Janela with Aubrey Edwards as special guest referee. Later that year, on August 9, 2025, he served as a special guest commentator for AEW Collision. On August 29, 2025, at Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor, he wrestled QT Marshall in a Fight Without Honor. Hauser married Amy Elizabeth Boland on July 23, 2020, and they have three children; the couple is Christian and appeared in an I Am Second video series.

Did You Know?

• Hauser won both a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Larry Hall in Black Bird.
• He made his professional wrestling debut in November 2023 at Pro Wrestling REVOLVER, defeating Matthew Palmer.
• In April 2025, Hauser captured the PROGRESS Wrestling Proteus Title by defeating four other wrestlers in a five-way match.
• Hauser dropped out of Concordia University Chicago to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.
• He voiced the character Embarrassment in Pixar's Inside Out 2 in 2024.