Paul W. Downs

Personal context

Summary

Paul W. Downs is an actor, writer, director, and co-creator of Broad City and Hacks, where he also plays Trey Pucker and Jimmy LuSaque, respectively. His comedy often centers on women in entertainment, including the friendship and rivalry between generations of female comedians in Hacks. Downs has described himself as an “alt male,” called himself an “out-loud feminist,” and said women’s rights are a serious issue that needs more discussion. No public record of his partisan campaigning or organizational DEI roles is established.