Actor

P.J. Byrne: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 25
on screen: 2002–2026
box office: $1.24B
nomination: 1
average score: 57

Born: December 15, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace: Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Full name: Paul Jeffrey Byrne
Citizenship: U.S.
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 2001-present
Spouses: Jaime Padula
Children: 3

Known for

The Best P.J. Byrne Movies

The highest-rated films P.J. Byrne is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Coyote vs. Acme (2026) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

P.J. Byrne's Career in Numbers

P.J. Byrne's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres P.J. Byrne works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 29 Palms (2002) to The End of Oak Street (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

P.J. Byrne Movies by Decade

2000s 4
2010s 11
2020s 10

The 2010s were P.J. Byrne's busiest decade, with 11 films.

P.J. Byrne Movies by Genre

Comedy 8
Drama 5
Biography 3
Action 2
Animation 1
Sci-Fi 1
Fantasy 1
Thriller 1
Mystery 1
Music 1

Comedy is the genre P.J. Byrne has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (5).

P.J. Byrne Career Milestones

First film: 29 Palms 2002
Biggest box office hit: Rampage $428M worldwide
Best-rated film: Coyote vs. Acme Movie Echo Score 88
Newest film: The End of Oak Street 2026

25 credits

P.J. Byrne Filmography: Every Movie

Every film P.J. Byrne is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

P.J. Byrne: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- P.J. Byrne: Nominated Outstanding Cast Babylon

Biography

Who Is P.J. Byrne?

P.J. Byrne was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. in 1974 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Paul Jeffrey Byrne, popularly known as P.J. Byrne, is a renowned American actor most recognized for his gripping performances in notable film and television projects. Born on December 15, 1974, Byrne has made a significant impact in the industry since he began his career in 2001. Coming from an Irish-Italian descent, he was born and raised in New Jersey, with his early education from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Byrne then advanced to Boston College, where he double-majored in finance and theatre, only leading towards an MFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Despite his initial intentions of becoming an investment banker, a drama teacher's inspiration veered him towards pursuing his passion in acting. Byrne's early career saw him dabble in small roles in films and guest roles in popular television series before taking on recurring roles and eventually breaking wide with his role in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and the Nickelodeon's animated series The Legend of Korra. Not limited to on-screen performance, Byrne's also lent his voice to characters in animations, delighting the audience with his range. He has continued to be part of many acclaimed projects and is known for sharing the screen with famous actors such as Dwayne Johnson. When not acting, Byrne is busy enjoying a fulfilling personal life with his wife Jaime and three children in Los Angeles.

Works with

Who P.J. Byrne Makes Movies With

The actors and directors P.J. Byrne shares the most films with. Dito Montiel comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jeremy Davies (2).

FAQ

P.J. Byrne: Questions & Answers

How many movies P.J. Byrne has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has P.J. Byrne been in?

P.J. Byrne is credited on 25 films, from 2002 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is P.J. Byrne's highest-grossing movie?

Rampage (2018) is P.J. Byrne's biggest box office hit, with $428M worldwide, ahead of Green Book (2018) ($322M). Across every film with box office figures, P.J. Byrne's movies have made $1.24B.

P.J. Byrne's biggest hits

What is the best P.J. Byrne movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, P.J. Byrne's best-rated film is Coyote vs. Acme (2026) with a score of 88, followed by Green Book (2018) (80).

Best P.J. Byrne movies, ranked

Has P.J. Byrne won an Oscar?

P.J. Byrne has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, P.J. Byrne has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is P.J. Byrne?

P.J. Byrne is 51 years old, born on December 15, 1974 in Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S..

What is P.J. Byrne's newest movie?

The most recent film on P.J. Byrne's filmography is Coyote vs. Acme (2026), in the role of Bill.

Who does P.J. Byrne work with most often?

P.J. Byrne shares the most films with Dito Montiel (2 films), Jeremy Davies (2 films) and Joe Tippett (2 films).

The Best P.J. Byrne Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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