Paul Dano was born on June 19, 1984, in New York City, New York, United States.
Film Career. Dano is known for his exceptional performances in a series of successful films, including "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006), "There Will Be Blood" (2007), and "Swiss Army Man" (2016). He has been praised for his versatility and talent.
Interests. Beyond acting, Paul Dano has shown an interest in directing and writing. He wrote and directed his first feature film, "Wildlife" (2018).
Social Engagement. Dano has been involved in projects related to social and environmental issues. He is an advocate for action against climate change and has worked with organizations focused on social justice.
Personal Life. Paul Dano is married to actress Zoe Kazan, with whom he has a daughter.
Filmography:
2000 - The Newcomers (Director: James Allen Bradley)
2001 - L.I.E. (Director: Michael Cuesta)
2002 - The Emperor's Club (Director: Michael Hoffman)
2002 - Igby Goes Down (Director: Burr Steers)
2004 - The Girl Next Door (Director: Luke Greenfield)
2005 - The Ballad of Jack and Rose (Director: Rebecca Miller)
2005 - The King (Director: James Marsh)
2006 - Little Miss Sunshine (Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris)
2007 - There Will Be Blood (Director: Paul Thomas Anderson)
2007 - Weapons (Director: Adam Bhala Lough)
2008 - Gigantic (Director: Matt Aselton)
2010 - The Good Heart (Director: Dagur Kári)
2010 - Knight and Day (Director: James Mangold)
2011 - Cowboys & Aliens (Director: Jon Favreau)
2011 - Meek's Cutoff (Director: Kelly Reichardt)
2012 - Being Flynn (Director: Paul Weitz)
2012 - Ruby Sparks (Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris)
2012 - Looper (Director: Rian Johnson)
2013 - Prisoners (Director: Denis Villeneuve)
2013 - 12 Years a Slave (Director: Steve McQueen)
2014 - Love & Mercy (Director: Bill Pohlad)
2014 - Youth (Director: Paolo Sorrentino)
2015 - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon)
2015 - Youth (Director: Paolo Sorrentino)
2016 - Swiss Army Man (Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert)
2016 - War & Peace (TV Mini-Series, Director: Tom Harper)
2017 - Okja (Director: Bong Joon-ho)
2018 - Wildlife (Director: Paul Dano)
2019 - The Batman (Director: Matt Reeves)
2019 - Escape at Dannemora (TV Mini-Series, Directors: Ben Stiller, David Nutter)
2021 - The French Dispatch (Director: Wes Anderson)
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