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Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury. | Source: Getty Images
Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Papa's Wife Is Also a Comedian – More about Cynthia Koury

Manuela Cardiga
May 03, 2023
05:15 P.M.

Funny man, TV host, and actor Tom Papas is not the only comedian in the family. Meet comedian Cynthia Koury, his wife and the mother of his two children.

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Tom Papa's wife is a big part of his life -- personal and professional, and he often refers to her in his stand-up routine. What many may not know is that Cynthia Koury-Papa is also an entertainer.

The couple doesn't just share two daughters, a dog, and a cat; they both live to make people laugh and have even worked together on film.

Cynthia Koury-Papa and Tom Papa at the Hollywood Radio And Television Society's 1st Annual Roast In Honor Of Jeff Zucker in 2004, in Century City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Cynthia Koury-Papa and Tom Papa at the Hollywood Radio And Television Society's 1st Annual Roast In Honor Of Jeff Zucker in 2004, in Century City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Papa was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on November 10, 1968. Papa excelled at football and track in high school, and it seemed he might take up sports, but his love of comedy won out.

He started doing stand-up at the Stand Up New York comedy club in the early 90s and met comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The two became close friends, and Seinfeld took him on tour as part of his show.

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Papa quickly established himself as a successful comedian and was cast in films like "Analyze That," with Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal, "Comedian" with Chris Rock and Seinfeld, and "The Informant!" with Matt Damon and Scott Bakula.

The film "Comedian" included in the cast another comedian, Cynthia Koury, who would play a huge role in Tom Papa's life: as his wife.

Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury-Papa at the premiere of "The Informant!" in 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury-Papa at the premiere of "The Informant!" in 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Papa's Wife Is Also a Comedian - Get To Know Cynthia Koury

Cynthia Koury is an intensely private person for an entertainer, especially a stand-up comedian, and very little is known about her, including how she met Papa, when they married, or where she was born.

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Even Koury's social media accounts are private, but it is a matter of public record that she has worked with Seinfeld, Tony Rock, Dave Attell, Nick DiPaolo, and of course, Tom Papa.

Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury seemed to have cracked the secret to a happy marriage based on love, trust, and comedy.

Her movie credits include the aforementioned "Comedian," a Seinfeld project, and the 2005 film "Life Coach" with actors Timothy Dowling, Michael Cotter, and Ian Bagg.

Tom Papa Often Mentions His Wife Cynthia Koury in His Stand-up Performances

Fans of Tom Papa know that Koury is a constant presence in his stand-up skits inspired by their lives together, their children, and even their problems. The comedian explained:

"It's funny, because when I do my stand-up, I always talk about being married and my wife. And she was able to separate herself from the wife character in my stand-up."

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However, Papa revealed that as he has become more famous, especially on TV shows and specials, Koury has asked him not to talk about certain facets of their lives.

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Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury Have Two Kids, but They Try to Protect Their Privacy

While Papa might be all in favor of letting it all hang out on his comedy shows, one thing he and Koury agree on is protecting their two daughters' privacy.

All he's let on is that his oldest daughter is a straight-A student who is now in College and that his youngest daughter is a gifted cook.

Tom Papa and Cynthia Koury seemed to have cracked the secret to a happy marriage based on love, trust, and comedy.

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