Paul Giamatti is a very popular actor from the Hollywood movie industry.
Apart from being a popular and highly talented actor, Paul Giamatti is also a film producer in the American film industry as well.
Paul Giamatti is most renowned for being cast as the villain or in a strong supporting role in super hit Hollywood movies. Paul Giamatti has won several awards and has had award nominations for his impressive acting skills.
About Paul Giamatti
Bio | |
| Real Name | Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti |
| Nickname | Paul Giamatti and Paulie |
| Date of Birth | 6th July 1967 |
| Age | 56 |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Place of Birth | New Haven (Connecticut) |
| Education | Graduated with Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale School of Drama (Connecticut) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 9" (175 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Grey |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Angelo Bartlett Giamatti (Professor) |
| Mother | Toni Marilyn Smith Giamatti (English Teacher) |
| Brother | Marcus Giamatti (Elder) (Actor) |
| Sister | Elena Giamatti (Elder) (Jewelry Designer) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Elizabeth Giamatti (Producer/Director) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Producer |
| Net Worth | INR 178,00,00,000 (USD 25 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - Past Midnight (1991), Singles (1992), Mighty Aphrodite (1995), Breathing Room (1996), Donnie Brasco, Private Parts, Deconstructing Harry, My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), The Truman Show, Saving Private Ryan, Dr. Dolittle (1998), The Negotiator (1998), Man on the Moon (1999), Big Momma's House (2000), Planet of the Aped (2001), Big Fat Liar, Thunderpants (2002), American Splendor, Paycheck, Confidence (2003), Sideways (2004), Cinderella Man (2005), The Hawk is Dying, The Illusionist, Lady in the Water (2006), Shoot 'Em Up, Fred Claus (2007), Pretty Bird (2008), Cold Souls, The Last Station (2009), Barney's Version (2010), Win Win, Ironclad, The Hangover-II, The Ideas of March (2011), Rock of Ages, Cosmopolis, John Dies at the End (2012), Turbo, The Congress, Romeo & Juliet, Parkland, 12 Years a Slave, All Is Bright, Saving Mr. Banks (2013), The Amazing Spider-Man-2 (2014), Straight Outta Compton (2015), Morgan (2016), Private Life, The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) TELEVISION - She'll Take Romance (1990), Tourist Trap (1998), If These Walls Could Talk-2 (2000), The Pentagon Papers (2003), John Adams (2008), Too Big To Fail (2011), Downtown Abbey (2013), Hoke (2014), Inside My Schumer (2014-2015), Billions (2016-present) |
| First Movie | Past Midnight (1991) |
| Hobbies | Reading books |
Paul Giamatti is one of the most talented actors to have been a part of the Hollywood film industry and the American TV and entertainment industries. Paul Giamatti is most recognized for characters based on real-life people which he portrays with utmost perfection.
Paul Giamatti’s age is around 56, as Paul Giamatti was born on the 6th of June, 1967 in New Haven, Connecticut. Paul Giamatti’s height is around 5 ft 9 inches (175 cm) while Paul Giamatti’s weight is around 75kg (165 lbs). In his spare time, Paul Giamatti loves reading books and lists this as part of his hobbies.
Paul Giamatti’s father was Angelo Bartlett Giamatti, a professor at Yale University who went on to become president of the university and also became the commissioner of Major League Baseball, while Paul Giamatti’s mother was Toni Marilyn Smith Giamatti, an English teacher at Hopkins School. Paul Giamatti is the youngest of three children. Paul Giamatti’s elder brother Marcus Giamatti is also an actor while Paul Giamatti’s elder sister Elena Giamatti is a professional jewelry designer. Paul Giamatti’s wife is Elizabeth Giamatti, a film producer and director. Paul Giamatti and his wife Elizabeth Giamatti have a son together, named Samuel “Sam” Giamatti.
Thanks to his impressive talent as a character actor in Hollywood movie industry and American TV industry, Paul Giamatti’s net worth is estimated around INR 178 crores (USD 25 Million).
As for the recognition for his talent as an actor, Paul Giamatti has received several prestigious awards and also had numerous award nominations to his credit as well.
The list of Paul Giamatti’s awards include winning the National Board of Review Award for Best Breakthrough Performance – Actor for his excellent work in ‘American Splendor’ (2003), apart from having 5 award nominations for the movie also.
Paul Giamatti won the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cast, the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast, the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, the Comedy Film Honor for Best Actor award, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, the Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and won the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, all for his excellent role in the super hit an critically-acclaimed movie ‘Sideways’ (2004), besides having had 5 award nominations also.
Next, Paul Giamatti was the winner of the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor and winner of the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor for his impressive performance in the multiple award-winning movie ‘Cinderella Man’ (2005) apart from having 3 award nominations besides these award-wins.
Paul Giamatti next won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Cold Souls’ (2009) and was nominated for 1 Gotham Award as well.
Later, Paul Giamatti won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his excellent performance in ‘Barney’s Vision’ (2010) and later on had 2 award nominations for separate movies.
Paul Giamatti also won the Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble for his role in ’12 Years a Slave’ (2013), which also earned him around 4 award nominations too. Most recently Paul Giamatti had 2 prestigious award nominations as well.
For his excellent acting in TV series and television movies, Paul Giamatti is the winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, the Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor – Miniseries, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film and winner of the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Cinema for his excellent portrayal in ‘John Adams’ (2008).
Paul Giamatti later won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Lead in a Miniseries or Television Film for ‘Too Big To Fail’ (2011) apart from having 2 award nominations also. Paul Giamatti had later recieved 3 award nominations for his other TV roles.
Interesting Facts About Paul Giamatti
- Paul Giamatti smoked and also drinks alcohol.
- Paul Giamatti had a passion for acting since a very early age and has trained hard to hone his acting skills.
- Paul Giamatti is most recognized for portraying real-life people’s characters in movies and TV shows.
- Paul Giamatti loves reading science fiction and is an avid comic book and novel reader.
- Paul Giamatti is most renowned for playing supporting roles and is often seen as the main anti-protagonist in movies.
