Joe Lo Truglio


Joseph Lo Truglio is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Best known for his role as Charles Boyle on the Fox/NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he also was a cast member on the television series The State and Reno 911!. His notable film roles include Wet Hot American Summer, I Love You Man, Superbad, Paul, Role Models, and Wanderlust.

Early life

Joseph Lo Truglio was born in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York, on December 2, 1970. He is of Italian and Irish descent. He grew up in Margate, Florida, and graduated from Coconut Creek High School. He met many of his future The State cast members at New York University, where he participated in the school's sketch comedy group.

Career

Lo Truglio wrote and acted in various skits for The State, and animated segments for the show. After The State ended in 1995, he made a number of guest appearances throughout the late 1990s on shows such as Viva Variety, Upright Citizens Brigade, Law & Order and Third Watch.
In 2001, Lo Truglio appeared in fellow State alumnus David Wain's comedy film Wet Hot American Summer, where he played a camp counselor. He made cameo appearances on Wain/Showalter/Black's Stella shorts.
He appeared in the 2005 Comedy Central show Stella and had a cameo in Showalter's film The Baxter. He made cameos on Reno 911!, as well as in the 2007 movie, '. He has provided his voice for several video games including The Warriors. In 2005, he provided the voice of Vincenzo 'Lucky' Cilli in '. In 2006 he had a supporting role in Artie Lange's Beer League.
Lo Truglio has appeared in several television commercials, including spots for Gateway Computer, Jack Link's Beef Jerky and an old Crispy Pop ad.
He portrayed "Francis the Driver" in the Judd Apatow hit comedy Superbad and had supporting roles in films such as Pineapple Express, Paul, Role Models, Wanderlust, and I Love You, Man. In July 2008, Lo Truglio starred with Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis in the web series The Line on Crackle. He has appeared on the comedy podcasts Comedy Bang Bang, Never Not Funny, and Superego.
Lo Truglio appeared on the Starz comedy Party Down and also had a recurring role on the short-lived 2010 Fox sitcom Sons of Tucson. In 2011, he co-starred in the short-lived NBC comedy series Free Agents starring Hank Azaria. Lo Truglio provided the voice of Freddy in the American Dad! episode "Stan's Best Friend." In 2013, Lo Truglio began co-starring opposite Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher on the Fox comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Lo Truglio reprised his role as Neil in the eight-episode Netflix series , the prequel to the 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer. The series premiered on July 31, 2015.

Personal life

Lo Truglio married actress Beth Dover on April 19, 2014, having gotten engaged in 2013. They co-starred in the Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode "Fancy Brudgom" and in the third season of Burning Love, as well as the film . They have a son.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992–1993You Wrote It, You Watch ItVariousAlso writer
1993–1995The StateVarious27 episodes; also creator and writer
1999Upright Citizens BrigadeAirduct FriarEpisode: "Infested with Friars"
2000Law & OrderPoliceman #2Episode: "Turnstile Justice"
2000TV FunhouseBellboyEpisode: "Hawaiian Day"
2002Third WatchThe Wrong BernieEpisode: "Firestarter"
2005StellaAnselEpisode: "Office Party"
2005Cheap SeatsTerry BorkinEpisode: "Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest"
2005–2009Reno 911!Shopkeeper / Deputy Frank Rizzo16 episodes
2008Wainy DaysVarious3 episodes; also writer
2008The Sarah Silverman ProgramKennethEpisode: "Patriot Tact"
2008–2011Childrens HospitalDr. Antonio Zarala / Shane2 episodes
2009CupidJimmyEpisode: "Pilot"
2009Party DownDonnieEpisode: "James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion"
2010Sons of TucsonGlenn5 episodes
2010–2011Glenn Martin DDSVarious voices5 episodes
2010–2011BackwashOfficer Bobby Bleeker5 episodes
2011Mad LoveNickEpisode: "The Spy Who Loved Me"
2011–2012Free AgentsWalter8 episodes
2012–2019American Dad!Freddy, Tommy3 episodes
2012Robot ChickenTed Logan/Father Episode: "In Bed Surrounded by Loved Ones"
2012How I Met Your MotherMr. HoneywellEpisode: "The Stamp Tramp" and "Twelve Horny Women"
2012Wedding BandBobbyEpisode: "Time of My Life"
2012–2019Bob's BurgersVarious voices5 episodes
2013Burning LoveAlex23 episodes
2013CommunityMark2 episodes
2013Family TreeSouvenir VendorEpisode: "Indians"
2013–2016Drunk HistoryVarious4 episodes
2013'Nate MungusEpisode: "Comic Con-Air"
2013Comedy Bang! Bang!Stan CouplesEpisode: "Sarah Silverman Wears a Black Dress with a White Collar"
2013–presentBrooklyn Nine-NineCharles BoyleMain role, directed the episode "The Bimbo" in season 6
2015Scheer-RLMark WahlbergEpisode: "Eminem and Mark Wahlberg"
2015'Neil5 episodes
2016New GirlCharles BoyleEpisode: "Homecoming"
2017Animals.Gigglepuss / Father Anthony 2 episodes
2017Neil4 episodes
2017DiceRogerEpisode: "It's a Miserable Life"
2017EasyMikeEpisode: "Package Thief"
2017Do You Want To See a Dead Body?HimselfEpisode: "A Body and a High School Reunion"
2020The Comey RuleJeff SessionsUpcoming miniseries

Video games