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Paulo Costanzo

Paulo Costanzo, Canadian actor, director, and producer

Born
September 21, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Birth year
1978

About Paulo Costanzo

Paulo Costanzo 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. 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 2022, Costanzo appeared in the role of Matteo in the second season of Amazon's comedy series Upload.

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Paulo Costanzo timeline

  1. In 2004, Costanzo was cast in the role of Joey Tribbiani's nephew in the Friends' spinoff Joey, which he played over both seasons.
  2. In 2022, Costanzo appeared in the role of Matteo in the second season of Amazon's comedy series Upload.

The world when Paulo Costanzo was born

Paulo Costanzo was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Paulo Costanzo's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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