Paul Giamatti
Born June 6, 1967 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
3
Films reviewed
8.3
Avg. rating
Saving Private Ryan
Best-reviewed
1998–2013
Years active
Biography
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (/ˌdʒiːəˈmɑːti/JEE-ə-MAH-tee; born June 6, 1967) is an American actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globes, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award.
After studying acting at the Yale School of Drama, he performed in numerous theatrical productions. Giamatti debuted on Broadway, portraying Ezra Chater in the Tom Stoppard play Arcadia (1995). Later that year, he played the Rev. Donald "Streaky" Bacon in the David Hare play Racing Demon (1995). He returned to theatre in the revivals of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters (1997) and Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh (1999).
Giamatti's breakout film role was in Private Parts (1997), followed by roles in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Man on the Moon (1999). He won acclaim for his leading roles in American Splendor (2003), Sideways (2004), Win Win (2011), and Private Life (2018). He has also acted in Planet of the Apes (2001), The Illusionist (2006), Fred Claus (2007), The Ides of March (2011), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Love & Mercy (2014), and Straight Outta Compton (2015). He has earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for portraying Joe Gould in Cinderella Man (2005) and Best Actor for playing a disgruntled teacher in The Holdovers (2023).
On television, Giamatti played the role in the HBO miniseries John Adams (2008), earning him acclaim and several awards, including a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe. He starred as U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr. in the Showtime television series Billions (2016–2023). He earned Emmy nominations for his roles as Ben Bernanke in the HBO film Too Big to Fail (2011) and Harold Levinson in the ITV series Downton Abbey (2013). In the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror episode Eulogy (2025), he played a grieving lover.
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“The movie received widespread critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of World War II and the D-Day landings. Reviewers praised Tom Hanks' performance as Captain Miller and Matt Damon's portrayal of Private Ryan. The film was also commended for its attention to historical detail, although some reviewers noted that certain plot points felt implausible or contrived.”
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“Reviewers praise the film's originality, complexity, and philosophical depth, with some noting that it can evoke frustration and claustrophobia in viewers who relate to Truman's situation. The tone is generally positive, with many reviewers expressing admiration for the plot, acting, and direction. Some also appreciate the movie's commentary on reality TV and social media.”
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Selected Filmography
- Rick and Morty(2013)TV Series · 2 epsas Storylord (voice)
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 5 epsas Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 6 epsas Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- King of the Hill(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Mr. McKay (voice)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2(2014)as Aleksei Sytsevich
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Conan(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Host
- Black Mirror(2011)TV Series · 1 epas Phillip
- The Colbert Report(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Billions(2016)TV Series · 84 epsas Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The View(1997)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- BoJack Horseman(2014)TV Series · 1 epas TV BoJack (voice)
- Big Mouth(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Andrew’s Shit (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Nature(1982)TV Series · 3 epsas Narrator (voice)
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- 30 Rock(2006)TV Series · 1 epas Ritchie