Paul Iacono

Paul Iacono
Born Paul Stanley Iacono
(1988-09-07) September 7, 1988
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
Occupation Actor, writer, comedian
Years active 1998–present

Paul Stanley Iacono (born September 7, 1988) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying RJ Berger in the MTV scripted series The Hard Times of RJ Berger.

Early years

Iacono was born in Secaucus, New Jersey, to Italian American parents[1][2] Michele and Anthony Iacono, a Town administrator.[3][4] Iacono went to Professional Performing Arts School in New York with friend and Fame co-star Paul McGill.

At eight years old, Iacono was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He soon began receiving chemotherapy treatments and has been in remission since he was eleven years old.[5]

Career

A graduate of NYC's Professional Performing Arts School, Iacono is best known for his portrayal of the title character on MTV's, "The Hard Times of RJ Berger."

Paul first gained wide notice for his numerous appearances on TV's The Rosie O'Donnell Show after Rosie O'Donnell discovered his unique talents for impersonating Frank Sinatra and Ethel Merman, at age 8.

Starting out as child actor in the NYC theater scene, Paul has appeared in over 100 theatrical productions. He has shared the stage with such greats as Mickey Rooney in The Wizard of Oz and Stephanie Mills in the original "Paper Mill Playhouse" production of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden. Iacono can be heard on the original cast recording. Other theatrical credits include Mame with Christine Ebersole, Noël Coward's Sail Away with Elaine Stritch and Marian Seldes, and John Guare's Landscape of the Body, with Lili Taylor and Sherie Rene Scott.

Paul's film career includes the MGM's remake of "Fame", "No God, No Master" with David Strathairn, and Darren Stein's teen comedy, "G.B.F." Other films include Drew Barrymore's, "Animal", "Rhymes with Banana" with Zosia Mamet and Judith Light, and "Unreachable by Conventional Means," with Alexandra Daddario and Tovah Feldshuh. According to Entertainment Weekly, co-star Megan Mullally gave Iacono high praise for his improvisational acting and singing skills.

Iacono appears in an Adidas commercial featuring rapper Bobby Ray "B.o.B" Simmons Jr. And also appears in Bobby Ray's Music Video "Magic", featuring Rivers Cuomo.

As a creator, Paul wrote and produced the NY play, "Prince/Elizabeth," and is in development on his second pilot, "GIF'ted."

Iacono is openly gay and a major LGBTQ activist, having publicly come out in Michael Musto's Village Voice Column in April 2012. He was named one of OUT Magazine's 100 most influential gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people for 2013.

Personal life

In an April 2012 interview with Michael Musto from The Village Voice, Iacono revealed that he is attracted to both men and women, but prefers men much more and identifies as a gay man and as bisexual. Iacono stated that "I am attracted to girls, I'm just attracted to guys much more."[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004Winter SolsticeJr.(Uncredited)
2005ShakesYoung Shakes(Short)
2008Glow Ropes: The Rise and Fall of a Bar Mitzvah EmceeRicky Lopefrawitz
2008Return to Sleepaway CampPee Pee
2009FameNeil Baczynsky
2010Consent (film)Mickey
2012Mac & Devin Go to High SchoolMahatma Chang Greenberg
2012No God, No MasterTony Cafiero
2012Rhymes with BananaTed
2013G.B.F.Brent Van Camp
2013The Bad GuysPaul
2014AnimalSean

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2000Dora the ExplorerBenny the BullEpisode "Maestra"
2005The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieParty Boy(TV Movie)
2007Human GiantBilly Boy2 Episodes
2010-2011The Hard Times of RJ BergerR.J. Berger24 Episodes
2014ChozenFridgetVoice

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
1997Children of EdenDonnyPaper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, New Jersey
1998The Wizard of Oz
1999MamePaper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, New Jersey
2006Landscape of the Body DonnySignature Theatre, New York City
2007The Dark at the Top of the StarisPunky GivensTransport Theatre Company at the Connelly Theatre, New York City.
2015Mercury FurLolaThe New Group, New York City

References

  1. ↑ Paul Iacono Interview — JJJ Exclusive!
  2. ↑ Wright, E. Assata. "The biggest loser" The Union City Reporter; June 20, 2010; Page 6
  3. ↑ "Hoboken arrest on drug and DWI charges leads to former Secaucus town administrator Anthony Iacono losing job as Passaic's business administrator". NJ.com. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
  4. ↑ Wright, E. Assata (2009-08-29). "Baby, remember his name; Secaucus native Paul Iacono to co-star in 'Fame' remake". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive: MTV's Paul Iacono: I Almost Died of Leukemia at Age 8". Us Weekly. 2011-04-07. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  6. ↑ Musto, Michael (April 11, 2012). "Paul Iacono's Coming Out Interview". The Village Voice. (Village Voice Media). Retrieved 2017-03-08.
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