Paulo Costanzo

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 (1998-2000), the roles of Rubin Carver in the comedy film Road Trip (2000), Alexander Cabot in the film 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.

Paulo Costanzo
Costanzo in 2011
Born (1978-09-21) September 21, 1978
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present

Early life

Costanzo was born in Brampton, Ontario.[1] His mother is a singer-songwriter and his father an artist.[2][3] Costanzo is of Italian ancestry.[4]

Career

In 2017, Costanzo was cast in a series regular role in the second season of ABC's Designated Survivor as White House Political Director, Lyor Boone.[5]

Filmography

Film
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

Television
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, 104 episodes
2014Criminal MindsShane WyethEpisode: "The Black Queen"
2015The ExpanseShed GarveyMain role (season 1); 4 episodes
2016The Night OfRay Halle, CPAMain role (season 1)
2017–2018Designated SurvivorLyor BooneMain role (season 2)[5]
2019FBISpencer BriggsGuest role (season 1)

Video games
Year Title Voice role Notes
200550 Cent: BulletproofMatt, the Morgue Attendant

References
  1. "Paulo Costanzo biography and filmography". Tribute.ca. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  2. "CANOE – JAM! Television – TV Shows – 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 Biography (1978–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  4. "Paulo Costanzo Prescribes Royal Pains". MovieWeb. July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (June 29, 2017). "'Designated Survivor': Paulo Costanzo Joins As Series Regular For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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