Josh Pais

One of Hollywood’s most versatile and accomplished character actors, Josh Pais can now be seen in the new dark comedy Checkout, which is now on VOD. His other recent credits include The Friend, opposite Naomi Watts, and Netflix’s A Man In Full, opposite Jeff Daniels. His extensive television work includes Hulu’s critically acclaimed The Dropout, Showtime’s Ray Donovan, HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher and High Maintenance, and TV Land’s Younger. On the film side, Pais has appeared in a wide range of notable productions, including Joker, Funny Pages, produced by the Safdie brothers, and Nicole Holofcener’s You Hurt My Feelings. Drawing on decades of experience both on screen and on stage, Pais founded Committed Impulse, an innovative performance methodology emphasizing spontaneity, physical awareness, and authentic creative expression. He is also the author of Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, published by Penguin Random House/Hay House, which is now out in paperback.