Paul Jeffrey "P. J." Byrne (born 1974) is an American television actor, most known for his recurring role of Irv Smiff Sachs on the sitcom The Game

The Game (US TV series)

The Game is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil and produced by Kelsey Grammer. Premiering on October 1, 2006, the series debuted as the only new comedy series chosen for The CW's primetime schedule...

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In addition, Byrne has appeared in episodes of the television series ER

ER (TV series)

ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...

, Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan

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, Yes, Dear

Yes, Dear

Yes, Dear is a television sitcom that aired from October 2, 2000, to February 15, 2006, on CBS. It starred Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mike O'Malley and Liza Snyder....

, Strong Medicine

Strong Medicine

Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...

, The West Wing

The West Wing (TV series)

The West Wing is an American television serial drama created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1999 to May 14, 2006...

, Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

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, Boston Legal

Boston Legal

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and others. He is also known for his part in the NFL Network commercial where he repeatedly mispronounces T.J. Houshmandzadeh's name; one time calling him T.J. "whosyourmama". Byrne also appeared in Final Destination 5, the fifth film in the hit horror franchise, as Isaac Palmer. In March 2011 it was announced he would be playing the voice of Bolin in The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra

The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra

The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra is an upcoming American animated television series that is expected to air on Nickelodeon in mid-2012. The series is a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired on the same network from 2005 to 2008, and may run for 26 episodes...

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Byrne is married to Jaime Nicole Padula. He was born in New Jersey, to Emma and Paul Byrne, Jr.

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