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
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
2000Road TripRubin Carver
2001Josie and the PussycatsAlexander Cabot
Gypsy 83Troy
200240 Days and 40 NightsRyan
2003ScorchedStuart 'Stu' Stein
A Problem with FearLaurie
2004The Tao of PongHankAlso producer
2006Dr. Dolittle 3Cogburn the RoosterVoice role
Puff, Puff, PassTenant No. 1
Everything's Gone GreenRyan
2007The Day the Dead Weren't DeadDeputy SandbrooksShort film
2008SplinterSeth Belzer
2010A Beginner's Guide to EndingsJacob 'Cob' White
2013How to Be a ManGary
2013That Burning FeelingAdam Murphy

Television

List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
1997The Don's AnalystYoung VitoTelevision film
1998My Date with the President's DaughterArthurTelevision film
Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two CouplesYaakov/GastonTelevision film; segment: Marie Taque
1998–1999AnimorphsAximili-Esgarrouth-IsthillRecurring role; 19 episodes
1999Seasons of LoveEugene2 episodes
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalTony D'AngeloEpisode: "Nocturnal Cabal"
2004–2006JoeyMichael TribbianiMain role
2008The More Things Change...Nesby PhelpsTelevision film
2009–2016Royal PainsEvan R. Lawson, CFO of HankMedMain role
2014Criminal MindsShane WyethEpisode: "The Black Queen"
2015The ExpanseShed GarveyMain role (season 1); 4 episodes
2016The Night OfRay Halle, CPAMiniseries; main role
2017–2018Designated SurvivorLyor BooneMain role (season 2)[4]
2019FBISpencer BriggsGuest 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
200550 Cent: BulletproofMatt, the Morgue Attendant

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
  3. ↑ "Paulo Costanzo Prescribes Royal Pains". MovieWeb. July 8, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. 1 2 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.com. February 23, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
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