Paul Dano
Born June 19, 1984 · New York City, New York, USA
3
Films reviewed
8.2
Avg. rating
Prisoners
Best-reviewed
2008–2013
Years active
Biography
Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in The Newcomers (2000). He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in L.I.E. (2001) and received accolades for his role as Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For his dual roles as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Dano has also received accolades for roles such as John Tibeats in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Alex Jones in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013). His acting portrayal of musician Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014) earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor. Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford. He co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Zoe Kazan. In 2018, he starred in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In 2022, he played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in The Batman.
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Review Highlights
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“The public reaction to "Prisoners" has been largely positive, with many reviewers praising its intense and suspenseful storyline, strong performances, and well-crafted tension. The film's slow pace allows viewers to absorb the characters' emotions, making it a masterful blend of crime cinema and suspense. While some critics have noted that the movie may not be for everyone due to its heavy themes, "Prisoners" is often cited as one of the best films in recent years, with many reviewers praising its ability to create a sense of dread and unease in the viewer.”
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“The movie "There Will Be Blood" has received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its strong story and atmospheric direction by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film's complex characters, led by Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as oil magnate Daniel Plainview, have also been noted for their depth and nuance. Reviewers have also commented on the movie's themes of greed and selfishness.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Sopranos(1999)TV Series · 2 epsas Patrick Whaley
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Late Late Show with James Corden(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Hot Ones(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Batman(2022)as The Riddler
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Audience Member
- The Studio(2025)TV Series · 1 epas Paul Dano
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Girl Next Door(2004)as Klitz
- Off Camera with Sam Jones(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Fabelmans(2022)as Burt Fabelman
- There Will Be Blood(2007)as Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Pantheon(2022)TV Series · 16 epsas Caspian Keyes (voice)
- Clique(2013)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest