Paul Iacono

Paul Iacono

36 · Born: Sep 7, 1988

Personal Details

BornSep 7, 1988 Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
Parents
  • Michele Iacono
  • Anthony Iacono

Biography

Paul Iacono is a multifaceted individual, exceling as an actor, writer, producer, and celebrated host in New York City's nightlife scene.

As a graduate of Manhattan's Professional Performing Arts High School, Iacono gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the title character in MTV's "The Hard Times of RJ Berger".

At a tender age of eight, Paul made his television debut on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" after showcasing his remarkable talents for impersonating Frank Sinatra and Ethel Merman.

Throughout his illustrious career, Paul has accumulated a plethora of impressive stage credits, including Mercury Fur at The New Group, Bridget Everett's "Rock Bottom" at Joe's Pub, Noël Coward's Sail Away with Elaine Stritch at Carnegie Hall, and John Guare's Landscape of the Body with Lili Taylor and Sherie Rene Scott at Signature Theater.

In addition to his stage work, Paul has also made significant contributions to the world of film, with notable credits including MGM's remake of Fame, Darren Stein's G.B.F., and Dating My Mother with Kathy Najimy.

As a writer, producer, and star, Paul continues to create and perform in his own theatrical productions, including his plays: Prince/Elizabeth, which premiered at The Teatro LATEA Theater co-starring Sofia Black D'Elia and Peter Vack, The Last Great Dame (loosely inspired by his relationship with Elaine Stritch) at Jane Friedman's HOWL! Happening Gallery, HIGH PRIEST (A Warholian Drama) at La MaMa, and most recently, his musical, GOTHAM ROGUES, co-starring Marc Kudisch, Alison Fraser, Brooks Ashmanskas, Howard McGillin, and Jim Walton, at Club Cumming.

Iacono's cabaret credits include "Where's The F*cking Kid?" at 54 Below, "Psychedelic Hedonism" at Joe's Pub (New York Magazine "Critic's Pick"),"Psychedelic Playhouse", and most recently "Paul Iacono, Unfiltered" at The Green Room 42.

Paul's remarkable journey has been marked by numerous accolades, including being named one of OUT 100's most influential individuals after coming out in Michael Musto's Village Voice column in 2011.

Career

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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2014
No God, No Master
No God, No Master as Tony Cafiero
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G.B.F.
G.B.F. as Brent Van Camp
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Animal
Animal as Sean
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2012
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Mac & Devin Go to High School
Mac & Devin Go to High School as Mahatma Chang Greenberg
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2010
Consent
Consent as Mickey
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2009
Fame
Fame as Neil Baczynsky
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2008
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