Paulo Costanzo

Paulo Costanzo
Paulo Costanzo with stubble wearing a faded grey denim shirt with white t-shirt underneath, standing in front of blue background, grinning at camera
Costanzo in 2023
Born (1978-09-21) September 21, 1978 (age 46)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present

Paulo Costanzo (born September 21, 1978[1]) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill (Ax) in the TV series Animorphs, the roles of Rubin Carver in the comedy film Road Trip, Alexander Cabot in Josie and the Pussycats, Michael Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom Joey, Evan R. Lawson in the USA Network series Royal Pains, and Lyor Boone in the ABC political drama Designated Survivor.

Early life

Costanzo was born in Brampton, Ontario.[1] His mother is a singer-songwriter and his father an artist of Italian descent.[2][3]

Career

In 2004, Costanzo was cast in the role of Joey Tribbiani's nephew in the Friends' spinoff Joey, which he played over both seasons.

In 2017, he was cast in a series regular role in the second season of ABC's Designated Survivor as White House political director Lyor Boone.[4]

In 2022, Costanzo appeared in the role of Matteo in the second season of Amazon's comedy series Upload.[5]

Selected filmography

Film

List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Road Trip Rubin Carver
2001 Josie and the Pussycats Alexander Cabot
Gypsy 83 Troy
2002 40 Days and 40 Nights Ryan
2003 Scorched Stuart 'Stu' Stein
A Problem with Fear Laurie
2004 The Tao of Pong Hank Also producer
2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 Cogburn the Rooster Voice role
Puff, Puff, Pass Tenant No. 1
Everything's Gone Green Ryan
2007 The Day the Dead Weren't Dead Deputy Sandbrooks Short film
2008 Splinter Seth Belzer
2010 A Beginner's Guide to Endings Jacob 'Cob' White
2013 How to Be a Man Gary
2013 That Burning Feeling Adam Murphy

Television

List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
1997 The Don's Analyst Young Vito Television film
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter Arthur Television film
Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Couples Yaakov/Gaston Television film; segment: Marie Taque
1998–1999 Animorphs Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill Recurring role; 19 episodes
1999 Seasons of Love Eugene 2 episodes
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Tony D'Angelo Episode: "Nocturnal Cabal"
2004–2006 Joey Michael Tribbiani Main role
2008 The More Things Change... Nesby Phelps Television film
2009–2016 Royal Pains Evan R. Lawson, CFO of HankMed Main role
2014 Criminal Minds Shane Wyeth Episode: "The Black Queen"
2015 The Expanse Shed Garvey Main role (season 1); 4 episodes
2016 The Night Of Ray Halle, CPA Miniseries; main role
2017–2018 Designated Survivor Lyor Boone Main role (season 2)[4]
2019 FBI Spencer Briggs Guest role (season 1)
2022 Upload Matteo Recurring role (season 2)

Video games

List of video game appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Voice role Notes
2005 50 Cent: Bulletproof Matt, the Morgue Attendant

References

  1. ^ a b "Paulo Costanzo biography and filmography". Tribute.ca. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Joey: Joey makes new friends". Jam.canoe.ca. September 9, 2004. Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Paulo Costanzo Prescribes Royal Pains". MovieWeb. July 8, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 29, 2017). "'Designated Survivor': Paulo Costanzo Joins As Series Regular For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  5. ^ "'Upload': Season 2 of Amazon Series Adds Paulo Costanzo". Deadline Hollywood. February 23, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2022.