Paul W. Downs
| Born | November 21, 1982 |
| Hometown | New Jersey, United States |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Lucia Aniello |
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‘Hacks’ Scribe Joe Mande Sets Comedy Special at Hulu
- EXCLUSIVE: Joe Mande — who just won his first Emmy for writing on Max’s Hacks — will be back with his own comedy special for Hulu. The multi-hyphenate’s special, dubbed Chill, is set to premiere Dec. 13 on the streamer. His last comedy joint, Joe Mande’s Award Winning Comedy Special, aired in 2017 on Netflix. …
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'Hacks' co-creator Paul W. Downs reveals what has made the show successful
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Hacks | Nominated |
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Hacks | Nominated |
| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Hacks | Nominated |
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‘Hacks’ Surprises With Emmy Win For Writing In A Comedy Series As Paul W. Downs Thanks Those That Have Connected With The Show
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