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Paul Giamatti


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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Filmography

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2013 Madame Bovary (pre-production)
Monsieur Homais
 
2012 Prey (rumored) (pre-production)
 
2013 Lucky Dog (filming)
 
2013 Turbo (voice) (post-production)
 
2012 Cosmopolis
Benno Levin
 
2012 John Dies at the End
Arnie
 
2011 Too Big to Fail (TV movie)
Ben Bernanke
 
2010 30 Rock (TV series)
Ritchie
 
2009 The Last Station
Chertkov
 
2009 Cold Souls
Giamatti - Paul
 
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
 
2008 Pretty Bird
Rick Honeycutt
 
2007 Too Loud a Solitude
Hanta (voice)
 
2006 The Amazing Screw-On Head (TV movie)
Screw-On Head (voice)
 
2006 The Ant Bully
Stan Beals (voice)
 
2006 Asterix and the Vikings
Asterix (voice: English version)
 
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
 
2002 Thunderpants
Johnson J. Johnson
 
2001 King of the Hill (TV series)
Mr. McKay
It's Not Easy Being Green (2001) … Mr. McKay (voice)
 
2000 Duets
Todd Woods
 
2000 If These Walls Could Talk 2 (TV movie)
Ted Hedley (segment "1961")
 
1999 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Narrator
New York: Part V - Cosmopolis (1999) … Narrator (voice)
 
1998 Arresting Gena
Detective Wilson
 
1998 Winchell (TV movie)
Herman Kurfeld
 
1998 Safe Men
Veal Chop
 
1998 The Negotiator
Rudy
 
1998 Doctor Dolittle
Blaine (uncredited)
 
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
Prof. Abbott
 
1997 My Best Friend's Wedding
Richard the Bellman
 
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 (2 titles)
2012 John Dies at the End (executive producer)
 
2008 Pretty Bird (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2000 Duets (performer: "Hello, It's Me", "Try A Little Tenderness")
 
Show ShowSelf (62 titles)
2012 Fragments: Marilyn Monroe (documentary) (filming)
 
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 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.90 (2011) … Himself
Episode #1.89 (2011) … Himself
 
2009-2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #1.519 (2011) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.376 (2011) … Himself
Episode #1.95 (2009) … Himself
 
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)
 
2010-2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.2 (2011) … Himself
Episode #6.12 (2011) … Himself
Episode #5.14 (2010) … Himself
 
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 (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
 
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
 
2010 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.58 (2010) … Himself
 
2007-2010 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 12 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 6 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 4 September 2007 (2007) … 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
 
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 dated 7 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 10 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 13 January 2005 (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 movie)
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
 
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)
 
1998 Gomorron (TV series)
Himself
Om filmen 'Rädda menige Ryan' (1998) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
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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Personal Details

Other Works:

(March 1995-August 1995): Played Ezra Chater in "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard (Vivian Beaumont Theatre, New York City, New York, USA). See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews  | 12 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

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:

His life ambition is to star in a crime caper with Robert Duvall and John Hurt. He plans on contacting the two stars with his idea should Sideways win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini