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Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti was born June 6, 1967. He graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall prep school, majored in English at Yale, and obtained his Master's Degree in Fine Arts, with his major in drama from the Yale University School of Drama. Paul is the youngest of three children. His older brother... See full bio »

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Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti
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Hide HideActor (81 titles)
2014 Madame Bovary (pre-production)
Monsieur Homais
 
2013 Prey (rumored) (pre-production)
 
2013 K Blows Top (TV movie) (pre-production)
Nikita Khrushchev
 
2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (filming)
Aleksei Sytsevich / The Rhino
 
2013 Romeo and Juliet (post-production)
Friar Laurence
 
2013 Parkland (post-production)
Abraham Zapruder
 
2013 Twelve Years a Slave (completed)
Theophilus Freeman
 
2013 Saving Mr. Banks (completed)
Ralph
 
2013 Turbo (completed)
Chet (voice)
 
2013 The Congress
 
2013 Almost Christmas
Dennis
 
2012 Rock of Ages
Paul Gill
 
2012 Cosmopolis
Benno Levin
 
2012 John Dies at the End
Arnie Blondestone
 
2011 The Ides of March
Tom Duffy
 
2011 The Hangover Part II
Kingsley
 
2011 Too Big to Fail (TV movie)
Ben Bernanke
 
2011 Ironclad
King John
 
2011 Win Win
Mike Flaherty
 
2010 30 Rock (TV series)
Ritchie
– When It Rains, It Pours (2010) … Ritchie
 
2010 Barney's Version
Barney Panofsky
 
2009 The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Dr. Satan (voice)
 
2009 The Last Station
Chertkov
 
2009 Duplicity
Richard Garsik
 
2009 Cold Souls
Paul Giamatti
 
2008 John Adams (TV mini-series)
John Adams
– Peacefield (2008) … John Adams
– Unnecessary War (2008) … John Adams
– Unite or Die (2008) … John Adams
– Reunion (2008) … John Adams
– Don't Tread on Me (2008) … John Adams
See all 7 episodes »
 
2008 Pretty Bird
Rick Honeycutt
 
2007 Fred Claus
Nick 'Santa' Claus
 
2007 Too Loud a Solitude
Hanta (voice)
 
2007 The Nanny Diaries
Mr. X
 
2007 Shoot 'Em Up
Hertz
 
2006 The Amazing Screw-On Head (TV movie)
Screw-On Head (voice)
 
2006 The Ant Bully
Stan Beals (voice)
 
2006 Lady in the Water
Cleveland Heep
 
2006 The Illusionist
Inspector Uhl
 
2006 Asterix and the Vikings
Asterix (voice: English version)
 
2006 The Hawk Is Dying
George Gattling
 
2005 Cinderella Man
Joe Gould
 
2005 The Fan and the Flower (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 Robots
Tim the Gate Guard (voice)
 
2004 Sideways
Miles
 
2003 Paycheck
Shorty
 
2003 The Pentagon Papers (TV movie)
Anthony Russo
 
2003 Confidence
Gordo
 
2003 American Splendor
Harvey Pekar
 
2002 Thunderpants
Johnson J. Johnson
 
2002 Big Fat Liar
Marty Wolf
 
2001 Planet of the Apes
Limbo
 
2001 Storytelling
Toby Oxman (segment "Non-Fiction")
 
2001 King of the Hill (TV series)
Mr. McKay
– It's Not Easy Being Green (2001) … Mr. McKay (voice)
 
2000 Duets
Todd Woods
 
2000 Big Momma's House
John
 
2000 If These Walls Could Talk 2 (TV movie)
Ted Hedley (segment "1961")
 
1999 Man on the Moon
Bob Zmuda
 
1999 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– New York: Part V - Cosmopolis (1999) … Narrator (voice)
 
1999 Cradle Will Rock
Carlo
 
1998 Arresting Gena
Detective Wilson
 
1998 Winchell (TV movie)
Herman Kurfeld
 
1998 Safe Men
Veal Chop
 
1998 The Negotiator
Rudy
 
1998 Saving Private Ryan
Sergeant Hill
 
1998 Doctor Dolittle
Blaine (uncredited)
 
1998 The Truman Show
Control Room Director
 
1998 Tourist Trap (TV movie)
Jeremiah Piper
 
1998 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV series)
Harry Tjarks
– Pit Bull Sessions (1998) … Harry Tjarks
 
1997 The Break
Hotel Clerk
 
1997 Deconstructing Harry
Professor Abbott
 
1997 My Best Friend's Wedding
Richard the Bellman
 
1997 Private Parts
Kenny
 
1997 Donnie Brasco
FBI Technician
 
1996 Breathing Room
George
 
1996 The Show (TV series)
Jeffrey Roffman
– Pilot (1996) … Jeffrey Roffman
 
1996 Before and After
Courtroom Audience (uncredited)
 
1996 Ripper (Video Game)
Dr. Bud Cable
 
1995 Sabrina
Scott
 
1995 New York News (TV series)
Dr. Wargner
– Past Imperfect … Dr. Wargner
 
1995 Mighty Aphrodite
Extras Guild Researcher
 
1994 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Man in Sleeping Bag
– You Bet Your Life (1994) … Man in Sleeping Bag
 
1992 Singles
Kissing Man
 
1991 Past Midnight
Larry Canipe
 
1990 She'll Take Romance (TV movie)
Heckler #2
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2013 Almost Christmas (executive producer)
 
2012 John Dies at the End (executive producer)
 
2008 Pretty Bird (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2012 Rock of Ages (performer: "Here I Go Again", "Any Way You Want It")
 
2000 Duets (performer: "Hello, It's Me", "Try A Little Tenderness")
 
Show ShowSelf (69 titles)
2010-2013 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.17 (2013) … Himself
– Episode #7.2 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.12 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #5.14 (2010) … Himself
 
2007-2013 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 January 2013 (2013) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 September 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2013 Metacafe Unfiltered (TV series short)
Himself
– Paul Giamatti Gets Flexible at the End (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Nature (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– An Original DUCKumentary (2012) … Narrator (voice)
 
2012 Citizens of Cosmopolis (video documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Love, Marilyn (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 August 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2011-2012 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.125 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #1.90 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.89 (2011) … Himself
 
2009-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.703 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.519 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.376 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.95 (2009) … Himself
 
2012 IC Places Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Rock of Ages (2012) … Himself
 
2010-2012 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.170 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #7.58 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 A Moment With (TV series)
Himself
– Paul Giamatti & Malin Akerman 1 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie
 
2012 HGTV Dream Home 2012 (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2011 Prohibition (TV mini-series documentary)
George Remus
– A Nation of Hypocrites (2011) (voice)
– A Nation of Scofflaws (2011) … George Remus (voice)
– A Nation of Drunkards (2011) (voice)
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
 
2011 SXSW Flashback 2011 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #7.134 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #7.86 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– Hell's Cul-de-sac (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 March 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2007-2011 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 18 March 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 7 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2010-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 25 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 8 December 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
 
2011 Maltin on Movies (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Barney's Version (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
 
2011 In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (TV series)
– Stephanie Powers/Paul Giamatti/Andy Garcia (2011)
 
2001-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2011) … Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2009) … Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2006) … Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2005) … Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2003) … Himself
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2010 Ceremonia de clausura - 58 Festival Internacional de San Sebastián (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003-2009 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest / Himself
– Episode dated 10 August 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 21 July 2006 (2006) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 1 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 2003 (2003) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.39 (2009) … Himself
 
2007-2009 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2009 Cinetipp (TV series documentary)
– Duplicity (2009)
 
2007-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 October 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007-2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.55 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #6.102 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #5.81 (2007) … Himself
 
2005-2009 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #17.52 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #15.196 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #13.105 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #13.9 (2005) … Himself
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
2003-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 September 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
2008 Ballet of Bullets: Making 'Shoot 'em Up' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Getaway (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity traveller
– Episode #16.39 (2007) … Himself - Celebrity traveller
 
2001-2007 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Fred Claus (2007) … Himself
– Robots (2005) … Himself
– The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001) … Himself
 
2007 Trumbo (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Reflections of Lady in the Water (video documentary short)
 
2006 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
Himself
– 1 Cent Howard TV Preview (2006) … Himself
– Paul Giamatti (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Movie Rush (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 August 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2004-2006 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2006 The 78th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2006 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
2006 The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Winner
 
2006 Moving Image Salutes Ron Howard (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Making of 'Robots' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2005 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role/Winner: Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture/Presenter: Film Clip from "Sideways"
 
2005 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Paul Giamatti/Ludacris featuring Sum-41 (2005) … Himself - Host
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture [Musical or Comedy]
 
2005 The 10th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Winner
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Festival Pass with Chris Gore (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Anatomy of a Scene (TV series documentary)
Himself
– American Splendor … Himself
 
2001 The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (TV documentary short)
Himself - 'Limbo' (also archive footage)
 
2001 Troldspejlet (TV series)
Himself - Actor / Limbo
– Troldspejlet special: Tilbage til Abernes planet (2001) … Himself - Actor/Limbo (also archive footage)
 
2001 Planet of the Apes: Rule the Planet (TV documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 Man on the Moon: Behind the Moonlight (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Himself
– New York: Part III - Sunshine and Shadow (1999) … Himself (voice)
– New York: Part II - Order and Disorder (1999) (voice)
– New York: Part 6 - The City of Tomorrow (1999) (voice)
– New York: Part 7 - The City and the World (1999) (voice)
 
1998 Gomorron (TV series)
Himself
– Om filmen 'Rädda menige Ryan' (1998) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2013 The Frame (TV series)
 
2009 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler (TV movie)
Uncle Chaz
 
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Maquillando entre monstruos (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
 
2006 50 premios Sant Jordi de cinematografía (TV special)
Miles/Harvey Pekar/Joe Gould
 
2005-2006 Silenci? (TV series)
 
2006 Corazón de... (TV series)
 

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(February 1997-April 1997): Played Andrei Prozorov in "The Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov (Criterion Center Stage Right, New York City, New York, USA). See more »

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Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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It'd be disingenuous to say I don't like attention - I'm an actor for God's sake - and it's flattering and all, but attention was never my big goal. I just like to work and have a good time. This whole business feels kind of intense, like a bad fit. Round peg, square hole. But whatever, I'll take it. See more »

Trivia:

The Brooklyn Academy of Music asked Giamatti, its "2007 BAM Cinema Club Chair", to pick films for an eight-movie series called "Paul Giamatti Selects" and shown at the Academy in August and September 2007. His selections indicated a taste for paranoia and "the darkest of dark comedy", according to a writer for The New York Times... See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini