Paulo Costanzo

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Paulo Costanzo
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Costanzo in 2023
Born (1978-09-21) September 21, 1978 (age 45)
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 .

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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
YearTitleRoleNotes
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
2004The Tao of PongHankAlso producer
2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 Cogburn the RoosterVoice role
Puff, Puff, Pass Tenant No. 1
Everything's Gone Green Ryan
2007The Day the Dead Weren't DeadDeputy SandbrooksShort 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
YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 The Don's Analyst Young VitoTelevision film
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter ArthurTelevision film
Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two CouplesYaakov/GastonTelevision film; segment: Marie Taque
1998–1999 Animorphs Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill Recurring role; 19 episodes
1999Seasons of LoveEugene2 episodes
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Tony D'AngeloEpisode: "Nocturnal Cabal"
2004–2006 Joey Michael TribbianiMain role
2008The More Things Change...Nesby PhelpsTelevision film
2009–2016 Royal Pains Evan R. Lawson, CFO of HankMedMain role
2014 Criminal Minds Shane WyethEpisode: "The Black Queen"
2015 The Expanse Shed GarveyMain role (season 1); 4 episodes
2016 The Night Of Ray Halle, CPAMiniseries; main role
2017–2018 Designated Survivor Lyor BooneMain role (season 2) [4]
2019 FBI Spencer BriggsGuest role (season 1)
2022 Upload MatteoRecurring role (season 2)

Video games

List of video game appearances, with year, title, and role shown
YearTitleVoice roleNotes
2005 50 Cent: Bulletproof Matt, the Morgue Attendant

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