Paul Giamatti
Biography
Paul Giamatti is an American actor who was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and studied at the Yale School of Drama. He broke through in Private Parts (1997), then appeared in Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Planet of the Apes (2001). His lead performances in American Splendor (2003) and Sideways (2004) earned wide praise, and he won a Golden Globe for Sideways. He was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for Cinderella Man (2005) and for best actor for The Holdovers (2023), which also brought him a Golden Globe. His other films include The Illusionist (2006), Barney's Version (2010), Win Win (2011) and Private Life (2018). On television he played the title role in John Adams (2008), winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and starred in Billions from 2016 to 2023.
59years old
Turns 60 on June 6in 208 days
- Born New Haven
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti
Movie Career
- Films
- 68
- Career span
- 32 years1991 to 2023
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A first
Giamatti earned Emmy nominations in lead, supporting and guest acting categories and in comedy, drama and miniseries or movie genres, making him one of few actors to achieve that range.
First role
In March of that same year, Giamatti made his Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, playing Ezra Chater, a part Vincent Canby described as a helplessly funny subsidiary one.
Big break
Giamatti's first high-profile role was Kenny "Pig Vomit" Rushton in the 1997 film adaptation of Howard Stern's Private Parts, and Stern often praised his performance on his radio program.
Early training
Giamatti trained at the Yale School of Drama, earning a Master of Fine Arts in 1994 and studying with Earle R. Gister.
Beyond film
Giamatti returned to Yale in 2013 to play the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Yale Repertory Theatre, a sold-out modern dress production that won rave reviews.
Paul Giamatti movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Alexander Payne directed two of these films, F. Gary Gray two and Robert Pulcini two. Three actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Elizabeth Banks's page
Jim Carrey's page
Denis O'Hare's page
Samuel L. Jackson's page
John Goodman's page
All films by Alexander Payne
F. Gary GrayDirector, 2 films, 1998 to 2015
All films by F. Gary Gray
Robert PulciniDirector, 2 films, 2003 to 2007
All films by Robert Pulcini
Also two films together66 more actors
- Susan SarandonApril and the Extraordinary World (2015) and Cradle Will Rock (1999)
- Clancy BrownJohn Dies at the End (2013) and Past Midnight (1991)
- Tom HanksSaving Mr. Banks (2013) and Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- John CusackLove & Mercy (2015) and Cradle Will Rock (1999)
- Luis GuzmánTurbo (2013) and Confidence (2003)
- Danny DeVitoJim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) and Man on the Moon (1999)
- Vanessa RedgraveIf These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) and Cradle Will Rock (1999)
- Bill PullmanToo Big to Fail (2011) and Singles (1992)
- Dustin HoffmanBarney's Version (2010) and Confidence (2003)
- Jeffrey TamborThe Hangover Part II (2011) and Win Win (2011)
- Molly ShannonPrivate Life (2018) and The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)
- Bob BalabanLady in the Water (2006) and Cradle Will Rock (1999)
- Jeremy PivenLove, Marilyn (2012) and Singles (1992)
- Dwayne JohnsonJungle Cruise (2021) and San Andreas (2015)
- Colm FeoreThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Paycheck (2003)
- Greg KinnearRobots (2005) and Sabrina (1995)
- Uma ThurmanLove, Marilyn (2012) and Paycheck (2003)
- Peter DinklageI Think We're Alone Now (2018) and Safe Men (1998)
- Jeffrey WrightThe Ides of March (2011) and Lady in the Water (2006)
- John Carroll LynchPrivate Life (2018) and Confidence (2003)
- Julia RobertsDuplicity (2009) and The Ant Bully (2006)
- Ken JeongTurbo (2013) and The Hangover Part II (2011)
- Kevin SpaceyFred Claus (2007) and The Negotiator (1998)
- Kathy BakerSaving Mr. Banks (2013) and Too Big to Fail (2011)
- Margo MartindaleWin Win (2011) and Sabrina (1995)
- Michelle YeohGunpowder Milkshake (2021) and Morgan (2016)
- Laura LinneyThe Nanny Diaries (2007) and The Truman Show (1998)
- Carla GuginoGunpowder Milkshake (2021) and San Andreas (2015)
- Emily WatsonCold Souls (2009) and Cradle Will Rock (1999)
- Donal LogueAmerican Splendor (2003) and Confidence (2003)
- Rachel WeiszFred Claus (2007) and Confidence (2003)
- Clive OwenDuplicity (2009) and Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
- Hope DavisLove, Marilyn (2012) and American Splendor (2003)
- Angie DickinsonDuets (2000) and Sabrina (1995)
- Billy CrudupToo Big to Fail (2011) and Pretty Bird (2008)
- Campbell ScottThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Singles (1992)
- Jennifer EhleLove, Marilyn (2012) and The Ides of March (2011)
- Nia LongBig Momma's House (2000) and If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)
- Siobhan Fallon HoganPrivate Life (2018) and The Negotiator (1998)
- Sandra OhSideways (2004) and Big Fat Liar (2002)
- Evan Rachel WoodLove, Marilyn (2012) and The Ides of March (2011)
- Kate MaraMorgan (2016) and Ironclad (2011)
- Sarah GadonThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Cosmopolis (2012)
- Regina KingThe Ant Bully (2006) and If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)
- Scott SpeedmanBarney's Version (2010) and Duets (2000)
- Carrie PrestonThe Holdovers (2023) and Duplicity (2009)
- Olivier GourmetApril and the Extraordinary World (2015) and Madame Bovary (2015)
- Aldis HodgeStraight Outta Compton (2015) and Big Momma's House (2000)
- Kodi Smit-McPheeRomeo & Juliet (2013) and The Congress (2013)
- Edward BurnsConfidence (2003) and Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- Elizabeth MarvelThe Phenom (2016) and Pretty Bird (2008)
- Alysia ReinerA Mouthful of Air (2021) and Sideways (2004)
- Gillian VigmanThe Holdovers (2023) and The Hangover Part II (2011)
- Marian SeldesDuets (2000) and If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)
- Natascha McElhoneRomeo & Juliet (2013) and The Truman Show (1998)
- Gerry BeckerMan on the Moon (1999) and Donnie Brasco (1997)
- Mark CamachoApril and the Extraordinary World (2015) and Barney's Version (2010)
- Desmin BorgesPrivate Life (2018) and All Is Bright (2013)
- Amanda BynesRobots (2005) and Big Fat Liar (2002)
- Dana EskelsonSingles (1992) and Past Midnight (1991)
- Peter BonerzJim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) and Man on the Moon (1999)
- B.J. NovakThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- Darren GoldsteinA Mouthful of Air (2021) and All Is Bright (2013)
- Jerry LawlerJim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) and Man on the Moon (1999)
- Macha GrenonApril and the Extraordinary World (2015) and Barney's Version (2010)
- Mike RadShoot 'Em Up (2007) and The Nanny Diaries (2007)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Paul Giamatti's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$5.6 billion
53 of the 68 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 68 films: 53 worldwide figure; 3 us gross only; 4 never in cinemas; 1 streaming, short cinema run; 7 figure not found.
- 53Worldwide figure
- 3US gross only
- 4Never in cinemas
- 1Streaming, short cinema run
- 7Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 61% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$717M12.7% of the total
- 2$587M10.4% of the total
- 3$482M8.6% of the total
- 4$474M8.4% of the total
- 5$362M6.4% of the total
- 6$283M5.0% of the total
- 7$264M4.7% of the total
- 8$263M4.7% of the total
$2.2 billionfrom the other 45 films with a worldwide figure, 39% of the total
Awards
Ten awards and honors from 2008 to 2023, six of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globes | |||
| 2023 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | The Holdovers | Won |
| Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Won | ||
| Emmy Awards | |||
| 2008 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | John Adams | Won |
| SAG Awards | |||
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Won | ||
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | ||
| Other honors | |||
| 2011 | Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor | Won | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast | Won | ||
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.