Quick Facts
Born:
1995-04-17
Birthplace:
New Jersey, USA
Credits:
15 Total Roles
Paulie Litt
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Biography
Paul Litowsky (born April 17, 1995), known professionally as Paulie Litt, is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Justin Shanowski on the sitcom Hope & Faith.
Litt was raised in Freehold Boro, New Jersey. He made his television debut on an episode of Third Watch. In 2003, he was cast in the role of Justin Shanowski, Hope's son on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, which he played for all three seasons. At the time, Regis Philbin, who worked with his Hope & Faith co-star Kelly Ripa, described him as a forty-year old caught in a five-year old's body. He had a recurring role in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.
In 2006, he was nominated for the award for the Best Performance in a TV series - Supporting Young Actor (Comedy) at the 27th Young Artist Awards for his performance on Hope & Faith, which was won by Angus T. Jones. His co-stars Megan Fox and Macey Cruthird were also nominated for the female version of the award in 2005 and 2006 respectively.
He made his film debut in the 2004 Kevin Smith comedy Jersey Girl starring Ben Affleck. In 2008, he played Spritle Racer in Speed Racer, as well as the accompanying video game. He also appeared in Doubt (2008).
He has appeared in over 26 commercials. Early in his career, he appeared in commercials for Oreos and ex-lax. He has been in Apple's "Get a Mac" television commercials as the 'Young PC' that starred John Hodgman and Justin Long.
He made his debut as a producer in the short film The Day I Finally Killed Myself as an Associate Producer. He made his production debut in a feature film in 2016 in The Book of Love starring Jason Sudeikis.
Litt was raised in Freehold Boro, New Jersey. He made his television debut on an episode of Third Watch. In 2003, he was cast in the role of Justin Shanowski, Hope's son on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, which he played for all three seasons. At the time, Regis Philbin, who worked with his Hope & Faith co-star Kelly Ripa, described him as a forty-year old caught in a five-year old's body. He had a recurring role in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.
In 2006, he was nominated for the award for the Best Performance in a TV series - Supporting Young Actor (Comedy) at the 27th Young Artist Awards for his performance on Hope & Faith, which was won by Angus T. Jones. His co-stars Megan Fox and Macey Cruthird were also nominated for the female version of the award in 2005 and 2006 respectively.
He made his film debut in the 2004 Kevin Smith comedy Jersey Girl starring Ben Affleck. In 2008, he played Spritle Racer in Speed Racer, as well as the accompanying video game. He also appeared in Doubt (2008).
He has appeared in over 26 commercials. Early in his career, he appeared in commercials for Oreos and ex-lax. He has been in Apple's "Get a Mac" television commercials as the 'Young PC' that starred John Hodgman and Justin Long.
He made his debut as a producer in the short film The Day I Finally Killed Myself as an Associate Producer. He made his production debut in a feature film in 2016 in The Book of Love starring Jason Sudeikis.
Known For
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Young Bully
Doubt
Tommy Conroy
Speed Racer
Spritle Racer
Wizards of Waverly Place
Frankie
Wizards of Waverly Place
Joey
Jersey Girl
Bryan
The Lifeguard
Lumpy
Third Watch
Boy One
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | the Day I Finally Decided to Kill Myself MOVIE | Marty |
| 2017 | Sex Guaranteed MOVIE | Chase |
| 2016 | Here Comes Rusty MOVIE | College |
| 2013 | The Lifeguard MOVIE | Lumpy |
| 2009 | The League TV | The Oracle |
| 2008 | Speed Racer: Car Fu MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Doubt MOVIE | Tommy Conroy |
| 2008 | Speed Racer MOVIE | Spritle Racer |
| 2008 | Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family MOVIE | Spirtle Racer |
| 2007 | Wizards of Waverly Place TV | Frankie |