Paul Dano


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An actor for all seasons and all kinds of roles (from dark, difficult characters to more loving ones) Paul Dano has an extensive body work that includes working with directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Steve McQueen, Dayton & Ferris, Ang Lee, Denis Villenueve and Paolo Sorrentino; acting with heavyweights such as Harrison Ford, Daniel ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 24 wins & 58 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Haverá Sangue Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday
(2007)
12 Anos Escravo Tibeats
(2013)
Love & Mercy Brian - Past
(2014)

Filmography

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 2021 The Batman (announced)
Edward Nashton / The Riddler
 2018 Escape at Dannemora (TV Mini-Series)
David Sweat
- Part 7 (2018) ... David Sweat
- Part 6 (2018) ... David Sweat
- Part 5 (2018) ... David Sweat
- Part 4 (2018) ... David Sweat
- Part 3 (2018) ... David Sweat
 2017 Okja
Jay
 2016 Guerra e Paz (TV Mini-Series)
Pierre Bezukhov
- Episode #1.6 (2016) ... Pierre Bezukhov
- Episode #1.5 (2016) ... Pierre Bezukhov
- Episode #1.4 (2016) ... Pierre Bezukhov
- Episode #1.3 (2016) ... Pierre Bezukhov
- Episode #1.2 (2016) ... Pierre Bezukhov
 2016 Swiss Army Man
Hank
 2015/I A Juventude
Jimmy Tree
 2014 Love & Mercy
Brian - Past
 2013 12 Anos Escravo
Tibeats
 2013 Raptadas
Alex Jones
 2012 Ruby Sparks - Uma Mulher de Sonho
Calvin Weir-Fields
 2012 Flatscreen (Video short)
Paul
 2012 For Ellen
Joby Taylor
 2011 Cowboys e Aliens
Percy Dolarhyde
 2010 O Atalho
Thomas Gately
 2010 Dia e Noite
Simon Feck
 2010 Os Acompanhantes
Louis Ives
 2009 O Sítio das Coisas Selvagens
Alexander (voice)
 2009 O Bom Coração
Lucas
 2009 Taking Woodstock
VW Guy
 2008 Gigantic
Brian Weathersby
 2008 Explicit Ills
Rocco
 2007 Light and the Sufferer
Don (AKA: Light)
 2007 Haverá Sangue
Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday
 2007 Weapons
Chris
 2006 Geração Fast Food
Brian
 2005 O Rei
Paul Sandow
 2005 A Balada de Jack e Rose
Thaddius
 2002-2004 Os Sopranos (TV Series)
Patrick Whaley / Patrick Whalen
- All Due Respect (2004) ... Patrick Whaley (as Paul Franklin Dano)
- Everybody Hurts (2002) ... Patrick Whalen (as Paul Franklin Dano)
 2004 Tirar Vidas
Young Asher
 2004 A Miúda do Lado
Klitz
 2002 O Clube do Imperador
Martin Blythe
 2002 Too Young to Be a Dad (TV Movie)
Matt Freeman (as Paul Franklin Dano)
 2001 L.I.E. - Sem Saída
Howie Blitzer (as Paul Franklin Dano)
 2000 The Newcomers
Joel
 1998 Smart Guy (TV Series)
Nicholas
- She Got Game (1998) ... Nicholas (as Paul Franklin Dano)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Played Howard in "Inherit The Wind" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee - Royale Theater, NYC (1996). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 4 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Paul Franklin Dano

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

Taking Woodstock (2009), which is a small part, was basically just to spend a couple days on set with Ang Lee, who I admire a lot, just because I feel like he's doing something different, every time out. I feel like he hasn't lost the hunger to try new things. I really admire that and would like to, as an actor, be that way. I'd also want to make a film someday, so getting a chance to work with ... See more »

Trivia:

He and Billy Kay were already friends at the time L.I.E. - Sem Saída (2001) was filmed, having worked together on an earlier film (The Newcomers (2000)). See more »

Trademark:

Often plays characters who receive beatings

Star Sign:

Gemini

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