Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Full Name: Paul W. Downs
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1982
- Age (as of 2025): 42 years old
- Place of Birth: United States
Paul W. Downs is an American actor, writer, and director best known for his portrayal of Trey Pucker on the Comedy Central series Broad City and for co-creating, show-running, and acting in the HBO Max series Hacks. He has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Hacks. Downs began creating digital shorts with Lucia Aniello after meeting at the Upright Citizens Brigade in 2007, and together they launched the web series Paulilu Mixtape in 2012.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 21 November 1982 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight, and Measurements
- Height: Not officially published
- Weight: Not officially published
- Measurements: Not available
No official height, weight, or body measurements have been released to the public, as Paul W. Downs maintains a relatively private personal life outside of his professional endeavors.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Paul W. Downs is married. He has publicly dedicated television appearances to his wife and recently celebrated the presence of a son in his life. Despite a prominent career, he keeps details about his family private, sharing only select moments with his audience.
He lives in Los Angeles with Lucia Aniello, his wife and comedy partner. After having their wedding delayed for 16 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Downs and Aniello got married in a September 2021 intimate ceremony in Italy. A week later, they publicly announced their wedding at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards during Aniello's acceptance speech after winning the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. They have a son, born in 2022.
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| Husband | Lucia Aniello (m. 2021) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): Not officially disclosed; industry estimates range between $2 million and $5 million, reflecting his success as a multi-Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer.
- Salary: Specific annual salary figures are not public, but his work on award-winning shows likely places him among higher earners in television comedy.
The majority of his earnings come from multiple roles in writing, acting, and producing acclaimed television series such as Hacks and Broad City.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Acting: Downs is known for his role as Trey Pucker in Broad City and as Jimmy in Hacks, where he also serves as co-creator and showrunner.
- Writing & Producing: Co-creator and writer for Hacks, having won Primetime Emmy Awards for his writing. He is credited with 15 wins and 25 nominations in various television categories.
- Directing: Has directed and produced digital shorts and series since 2007, notably Paulilu Mixtape.
- Business and Investments: No public records of direct business ventures or investments outside of the entertainment industry.
Social Network
- Instagram: @paulwdowns, with over 144,000 followers and 600+ posts, showcasing his work, personal life, and creative process.
- Other Platforms: No prominent public presence on other major social media platforms.
Education
- College: Details of his formal education are not widely publicized; however, he was involved with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York, a renowned improv comedy organization.
- Training: Trained in improv and sketch comedy, shaping his career in television and digital content creation.
His middle name, William, is taken from his great-grandfather. He attended the Peck School for seventh and eighth grade where he performed in the Twelfth Night and won a drama award. For high school, he attended the Pingry School.
