Pj Byrne

Paul Jeffrey Byrne was born on December 15, 1974, in Maplewood, New Jersey, and raised in Old Tappan, New Jersey. He pursued higher education at Boston College, where he earned a double major in finance and theatre. Subsequently, he obtained an M.F.A. in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Byrne initially considered a career in investment banking before a theatre professor encouraged him to pursue acting. He later relocated to Los Angeles to advance his acting career.

Byrne’s career began with smaller roles in films such as “Bruce Almighty” (2003) and “Bewitched” (2005), as well as guest appearances on television series including “ER” and “The West Wing.” A significant turning point in his career came with recurring roles in “The Game” (2006-2009, 2012, 2015) and subsequently more prominent parts in films like “Dinner for Schmucks” (2010) and “Horrible Bosses” (2011). In 2011, he secured a main role in “Final Destination 5.” A notable achievement in his filmography is his role as Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff in Martin Scorsese’s critically acclaimed film “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013). His work also includes voice acting, most notably as Bolin in the Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon series “The Legend of Korra” (2012-2014), for which he received a Behind The Voice Award for his portrayal.

His career progression has continued with appearances in major productions and collaborations with prominent directors and actors. Byrne was part of the ensemble cast for “Babylon” (2022), which earned him a SAG Award nomination. He has worked with directors such as Martin Scorsese and Damien Chazelle, and alongside actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Dwayne Johnson. Other notable roles include Adam Bourke in “The Boys” (2020–present) and its spin-off “Gen V” (2023), and Steve Blauner in “The Big Cigar” (2024) miniseries. His ongoing work includes upcoming projects like “Flowervale Street” (2026) and “I Play Rocky.” He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Jaime, and their three children.