Paulo Costanzo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paulo Costanzo
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Costanzo in 2023
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| Born | September 21, 1978 Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Paulo Costanzo (born September 21, 1978) is a Canadian actor. He is well-known for playing Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill (Ax) in the TV series Animorphs. He also had big roles as Rubin Carver in the comedy movie Road Trip and Alexander Cabot in Josie and the Pussycats. On TV, he played Michael Tribbiani in the sitcom Joey, Evan R. Lawson in Royal Pains, and Lyor Boone in the political drama Designated Survivor.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Paulo Costanzo was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. His mom is a singer and songwriter. His dad is an artist. Paulo's family has Italian roots.
Paulo's Acting Journey
Paulo Costanzo started his acting career in 1997. He quickly became known for his role as Ax in the TV show Animorphs. This show was popular from 1998 to 1999.
In 2000, he starred in the comedy film Road Trip. The next year, he appeared in Josie and the Pussycats.
TV Roles
In 2004, Paulo joined the cast of Joey. This show was a spin-off from the very popular series Friends. Paulo played Michael Tribbiani, who was Joey's nephew. He was on the show for both seasons.
From 2009 to 2016, Paulo had a main role in the TV series Royal Pains. He played Evan R. Lawson, who was the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of a medical business called HankMed.
In 2017, he took on another main role in the second season of Designated Survivor. This show is about a political leader. Paulo played Lyor Boone, who was the White House political director.
More recently, in 2022, Paulo appeared in the second season of the comedy series Upload. He played the character Matteo in this show.
Movies and TV Shows
Paulo Costanzo has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable works:
Movies
- 2000: Road Trip as Rubin Carver
- 2001: Josie and the Pussycats as Alexander Cabot
- 2001: Gypsy 83 as Troy
- 2002: 40 Days and 40 Nights as Ryan
- 2008: Splinter as Seth Belzer
- 2010: A Beginner's Guide to Endings as Jacob 'Cob' White
Television Series
- 1998–1999: Animorphs as Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill (Ax)
- 2004–2006: Joey as Michael Tribbiani
- 2009–2016: Royal Pains as Evan R. Lawson
- 2015: The Expanse as Shed Garvey
- 2017–2018: Designated Survivor as Lyor Boone
- 2022: Upload as Matteo
Video Games
- 2005: 50 Cent: Bulletproof as Matt, the Morgue Attendant (voice role)
See also
In Spanish: Paulo Costanzo para niños
