Josh Pais
ActingAbout Josh Pais
Josh Pais (born June 21, 1964) is an American actor of film and television. He has appeared in many Hollywood films, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (in which he both was in the costume and was the voice) as Raphael, Music of the Heart, Scream 3, It Runs in the Family, Little Manhattan and Find Me Guilty. He played Assistant M.E. Borak in 15 episodes of the series Law & Order, between 1990 and 2002. He also played the Spanish teacher in the film Assassination of a High School President. Pais is the son of Lila Lee (née Atwill) and Abraham Pais, a Dutch-American Jewish physicist, professor and writer. Pais married actress Lisa Emery on August 27, 1990; the two have a son, actor Zane Pais. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Josh Pais reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Josh Pais's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Josh Pais remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Josh Pais Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Josh Pais's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Josh Pais.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Brad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Friend | Jerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | You Hurt My Feelings | Josh Pais | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Spoiler Alert | Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Funny Pages | Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Mimic | The Neurotic Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | William Lieberman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Joker | Hoyt Vaughn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Land of Steady Habits | Larry Eastwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Crown Heights | District Attorney Maffeo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Chuck Lofton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bakery in Brooklyn | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Family Fang | Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | I Saw the Light | Dore Schary | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 5 Flights Up | Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | That Awkward Moment | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Touchy Feely | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Syrup | Davidson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Normals | Dr. Honeysack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Price Check | Doug Cain | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arbitrage | John Aimes | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Detachment | Meredith's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Please Give | Adam | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Gentlemen Broncos | Todd Keefe | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Leaves of Grass | Ken Feinman | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Adventureland | Mr. Lewin | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Ophthalmologist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Teeth | Dr. Godfrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Assassination of a High School President | Padre Newell | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Watching the Detectives | Andy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Year of the Dog | Robin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unconscious | Warner Wilcott | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | Harry Bellman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Little Manhattan | Ronny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Station Agent | Carl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | It Runs in the Family | Barney | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Phone Booth | Mario | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Beautiful Mind | Princeton Professor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Scotland, PA | Douglas McKenna | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Swimming | Neil Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Scream 3 | Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Music of the Heart | Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Law Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rounders | Weitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Safe Men | Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz | Cathartic Fan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Rodney | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Raphael (voice) / Passenger In Cab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Jacknife | Rick | Average | Similar → |
Josh Pais - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Josh Pais?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josh Pais is "Joker" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Josh Pais acted in?
Josh Pais has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Josh Pais?
Other notable films include "A Beautiful Mind", "Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective", and "Detachment".