Josh Pais

Josh Pais

actor, writer, producer

Josh Pais was born on Jun 21, 1958 in USA. Josh Pais's big-screen debut came with Jacknife directed by David Hugh Jones in 1989, strarring Rick. Josh Pais is known for You Hurt My Feelings directed by Nicole Holofcener, Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as Beth and Tobias Menzies as Don. The most recent award Josh Pais achieved is Boston Independent Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Josh Pais plays is You Hurt My Feelings which will be released on May 25, 2023.

Josh grew up in NYC's infamous Alphabet City, 7th Street between C&D. His father was a theoretical physicist who worked with Einstein, his mother a poet and painter. His first lead in a movie was playing Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.After going through a traditional actor training Josh knew there was more. This led him on a journey to explore the elements that bring about spontaneity with consistency. He trained with teachers and directors form all over the world. Years later he brought it all together and became the founder of Committed Impulse.Often referred to as, "That guy," Josh has worked in a multitude of movies and TV shows. He is known for his many recurring roles including Showtimes' Ray Donovan as Stu Feldman, Netflix's Maniac, HBO's Mrs. Fletcher with Kathryn Hahn, Younger, Law and Order as Hank Abraham, as well as such shows as High Maintenance, The Good Wife, Damages, Star Trek Deep: Space Nine, The Sopranos, and early on as a Modelizer on Sex and The City.Josh is well known for his stand out performances in independent and mainstream films. Recent films include Joker with Joaquin Phoenix, Motherless Brooklyn directed by Edward Norton and Nicole Holofcener's Land of Steady Habits.

  • Birthday

    Jun 21, 1958
  • Place of Birth

    Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Boston Independent Film Festival
2003
Documentary
Winner - Audience Award
7th Street (2002)

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