Paul Giamatti

Born:June 6, 1967

Place of Birth:New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Paul Giamatti, born on June 6, 1967, is a distinguished American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theater. Graduating from the prestigious Yale School of Drama, Giamatti honed his craft in theatrical productions before making a memorable debut on Broadway in the mid-90s. His stage presence and commitment to his roles quickly caught the attention of audiences and critics alike.

Transitioning to the silver screen, Giamatti's breakthrough came with his role in "Private Parts" in 1997, paving the way for a string of compelling performances in films such as "Sideways," "American Splendor," and "12 Years a Slave." His ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.

Not one to be typecast, Giamatti has showcased his range by taking on diverse roles in a variety of genres, from dramas like "Cinderella Man" to comedies like "Fred Claus." His magnetic presence on screen captivates audiences, making him a sought-after actor in Hollywood. Giamatti's dedication to his craft is evident in each role he undertakes, bringing a unique intensity and vulnerability to his characters.

In addition to his film work, Giamatti has made a significant impact on television, notably portraying the iconic role of John Adams in the HBO miniseries of the same name. His portrayal earned him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy, showcasing his ability to command the small screen with the same gravitas as the big screen. Giamatti's talent transcends mediums, solidifying his status as a versatile and respected actor in the industry.

One of his most notable television roles was as Chuck Rhoades Jr. in the Showtime series "Billions," where he portrayed a complex and morally ambiguous character with nuance and depth. Giamatti's ability to navigate the intricacies of his characters with authenticity and conviction has made him a standout performer in both film and television.

Beyond his on-screen work, Giamatti's contributions to the entertainment industry extend to the stage, where he has delivered powerful performances in revivals of classic plays. His dedication to his craft and his ability to inhabit a wide range of characters with depth and authenticity have solidified his reputation as one of the most talented actors of his generation.

With a career marked by critically acclaimed performances and a diverse range of roles, Paul Giamatti continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled talent and unwavering commitment to his craft. His ability to breathe life into characters with complexity and nuance has established him as a true powerhouse in the world of acting, earning him a well-deserved place among Hollywood's elite.

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The Truman Show

Simeon

1998

Every second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, most popular documentary-soap opera in history. The picture-perfect town of Seahaven that he calls home is actually a gigantic soundstage. Truman's friends and family - everyone he meets, in fact - are actors. He lives every moment under the unblinking gaze of thousands of hidden TV cameras.

Saving Private Ryan

Sergeant Hill

1998

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Aleksei Sytsevich

2014

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Robots

Tim the Gate Guard (voice)

2005

Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.

The Hangover Part II

Kingsley

2011

The Hangover crew heads to Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the disaster of a bachelor party in Las Vegas last year, Stu is playing it safe with a mellow pre-wedding brunch. However, nothing goes as planned and Bangkok is the perfect setting for another adventure with the rowdy group.

The Holdovers

Paul Hunham

2023

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.

San Andreas

Dr. Lawrence Hayes

2015

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.

Jungle Cruise

Nilo

2021

Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.

12 Years a Slave

Theophilus Freeman

2013

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Turbo

Chet (voice)

2013

The tale of an ordinary garden snail who dreams of winning the Indy 500.

Straight Outta Compton

Jerry Heller

2015

In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.

The Little Prince

The Academy Teacher (voice)

2015

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.

Planet of the Apes

Limbo

2001

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

Donnie Brasco

FBI Technician

1997

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

The Negotiator

Rudy

1998

The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.

Doctor Dolittle

Blaine (uncredited)

1998

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!

The Ant Bully

Stan Beals (voice)

2006

Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways.

Cinderella Man

Joe Gould

2005

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

Big Momma's House

John

2000

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

The Illusionist

Inspector Uhl

2006

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

Sabrina

Scott

1995

Sabrina Fairchild, a chauffeur's daughter, grew up at the Long Island estate of the wealthy Larrabee family enchanted with their sparkling world of privilege and wealth, but she's especially enamored of younger son David, a charming playboy. After the once plain Sabrina returns from a sojourn in Paris transformed into a glamorous young woman, she at long last catches David's eye. In a calculated effort to manipulate David away from her and into a more financially advantageous marriage, formidable older brother Linus devises a plan to keep them apart.

Sideways

Miles

2004

Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

Self (archive footage)

2022

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.

Paycheck

Shorty

2003

Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.

The Nanny Diaries

Mr. X

2007

A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.

Shoot 'Em Up

Hertz

2007

A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen.

My Best Friend's Wedding

Bellman

1997

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

Ironclad

King John

2011

In the year 1215, the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, a seminal document that upheld the rights of free men. Yet within months of pledging himself to the great charter, the King reneged on his word and assembled a mercenary army on the south coast of England with the intention of bringing the barons and the country back under his tyrannical rule. Barring his way stood the mighty Rochester castle, a place that would become the symbol of the rebel's momentous struggle for justice and freedom.

The Ides of March

Tom Duffy

2011

Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.

Rock of Ages

Paul Gill

2012

A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.

Lady in the Water

Cleveland Heep

2006

Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.

Big Fat Liar

Marty Wolf

2002

After one of his class papers is stolen and turned into a movie, a young student and his best friend exact a hilarious, slapstick revenge on the Hollywood hot shot who has taken credit!

Too Big to Fail

Ben Bernanke

2011

An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.

Duplicity

Richard Garsik

2009

Two romantically involved corporate spies team up to manipulate a race to corner the market on a medical innovation that will reap huge profits and allow them to lead an extravagant lifestyle together.

Parkland

Abraham Zapruder

2013

November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.

Fred Claus

Nick (Santa) Claus

2007

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

Romeo & Juliet

Friar Laurence

2013

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.

Morgan

Dr. Alan Shapiro

2016

A corporate risk-management consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.

The Congress

Dr Barker

2013

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.

Man on the Moon

Bob Zmuda

1999

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Saving Mr. Banks

Ralph

2013

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Private Parts

Kenny

1997

The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive wife, Alison, by his side. Landing a gig in Washington, D.C., Stern meets Robin Quivers, who will become his long-time partner in crime. When the two move to New York, they face the wrath of NBC executives.

Singles

Kissing Man

1992

A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder on love and face all the challenges of adulthood.

Deconstructing Harry

Professor Abbott

1997

Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated from him as a result.

John Dies at the End

Arnie Blondestone

2013

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

The Catcher Was a Spy

Sam Goudsmit

2018

Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.

A Mouthful of Air

Dr. Sylvester

2021

Julie is a new mom and children's book author, who escapes into the bright Crayola-colored world of her creation in order to leave behind the darkness caused by her post-partum depression.

Private Life

Richard Grimes

2018

Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

I Think We're Alone Now

Patrick

2018

After a catastrophe destroys most of humanity, recluse Del lives in his small, empty town, content with the utopia he has methodically created for himself, until an interloper, young Grace, disrupts his solitude.

Win Win

Mike Flaherty

2011

When down-on-his-luck part-time high school wrestling coach Mike agrees to become legal guardian to an elderly man, his ward's troubled grandson turns out to be a star grappler, sparking dreams of a big win -- until the boy's mother retrieves him.

Barney's Version

Barney Panofsky

2010

The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

Dr. Satan (voice)

2009

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto is an animated comedy that also combines elements of a horror and thriller film. It is based upon the comic book series created by Rob Zombie that follows the character of El Superbeasto and his sexy sidekick sister, Suzi-X, voiced by Sheri Moon, as they confront an evil villain by the name of Dr. Satan.

Cradle Will Rock

Carlo

1999

A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.

Madame Bovary

Monsieur Homais

2015

The classic story of Emma Bovary, the beautiful wife of a small-town doctor in 19th century France, who engages in extra marital affairs in an attempt to advance her social status.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Self

2017

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

Production

John Dies at the End

Executive Producer

2013

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.