Background
Rust was born in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Jeanne and Bob Rust.
Rust was born in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Jeanne and Bob Rust.
He was raised Catholic, and attended Gehlen Catholic High School, 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 (University of California, Berkeley) in Los Los Angeles He has appeared in films such as Inglourious Basterds, Ass Backwards, Freak Dance, Paper Heart and Semi-Pro. 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 comedian 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. 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 co-wrote with Paul Reubens the upcoming Pee-Wee Herman film Pee-wee"s Big Holiday, which will be released in 2016 on Netflix.
Rust appears as a frequent guest on the podcast, where he is best known for his "New Number Nos" segment. He has written for International Finance Corporation"s and also worked as a writer and story editor on the revived for Netflix fourth season of Arrested Development in 2013. Rust stars as Gus in Judd Apatow"s 2016 series Love.
He also co-created the show, co-wrote some episodes, and serves as executive producer.
At University of California, Berkeley, he is currently a member of the sketch comedy groups A Kiss From Daddy and Last Day of School.