Remember the ’90s Cult Classic Empire Records? Here’s What the Cast Looks Like Today

LaPaglia went on to a long, acclaimed career in film and television, most notably starring in Without a Trace. He’s played everything from tough detectives to tender fathers, earning awards and respect as one of the most versatile character actors of his generation.

He’s still working steadily, splitting his time between American and Australian projects. While Joe grumbled about responsibility, LaPaglia has quietly built a legacy on it — the reliable center no matter how wild the story around him gets.