Joe Lo Truglio

About

Joe Lo Truglio ( loh-TROO-lyoh; born December 2, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. 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.

Lo Truglio was born in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York City, 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 took part in the school’s sketch comedy group.

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 David Wain, Michael…