Paul Giamatti
Known for
One of the great character actors of contemporary American cinema. Oscar-nominated for 'Cinderella Man' (2005), he became established as the lead of Alexander Payne's 'Sideways' (2004) and 'The Holdovers' (2023), for which he won the Golden Globe. He shone as a supporting player in 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), '12 Years a Slave' (2013) and 'The Truman Show' (1998), and stars in the series 'Billions' (2016-2023). American actor of extremely wide range, recognized for his versatility and his naturalness, considered one of the most respected supporting and lead performers of his generation.
Paul Giamatti
83 Movies
19 Series
One of the great character actors of contemporary American cinema. Oscar-nominated for 'Cinderella Man' (2005), he became established as the lead of Alexander Payne's 'Sideways' (2004) and 'The Holdovers' (2023), for which he won the Golden Globe. He shone as a supporting player in 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), '12 Years a Slave' (2013) and 'The Truman Show' (1998), and stars in the series 'Billions' (2016-2023). American actor of extremely wide range, recognized for his versatility and his naturalness, considered one of the most respected supporting and lead performers of his generation.
Movies
Plays Aleksei Sytsevich
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014
Plays Sergeant Hill
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Plays Simeon
The Truman Show
1998
Plays Kingsley
The Hangover Part II
2011
Plays Dr. Lawrence Hayes
San Andreas
2015
Plays Theophilus Freeman
12 Years a Slave
2013
Plays Limbo
Planet of the Apes
2001
Plays The Academy Teacher (voice)
The Little Prince
2015
Plays Tim the Gate Guard (voice)
Robots
2005
Plays Paul Hunham
The Holdovers
2023
Plays Harold Levinson
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
2025
Plays Nilo Nemolato
Jungle Cruise
2021
Plays John
Big Momma's House
2000
Plays Jerry Heller
Straight Outta Compton
2015
Plays Ralph
Saving Mr. Banks
2013
Plays Tom Duffy
The Ides of March
2011
Plays Chet (voice)
Turbo
2013
Plays Inspector Uhl
The Illusionist
2006
Plays Hertz
Shoot 'Em Up
2007
Plays Shorty
Paycheck
2003
Plays Rudy
The Negotiator
1998
Plays David Slade
A Statement
Plays FBI Technician
Donnie Brasco
1997
Plays Paul Gill
Rock of Ages
2012
Plays Professor Abbott
Deconstructing Harry
1997
Plays Stan Beals (voice)
The Ant Bully
2006
Plays Nathan
Gunpowder Milkshake
2021
Plays Mr. X
The Nanny Diaries
2007
Plays Cleveland Heep
Lady in the Water
2006
Plays Bellman
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997
Plays Joe Gould
Cinderella Man
2005
Plays Bob Zmuda
Man on the Moon
1999
Plays Miles
Sideways
2004
Plays Chairman Drek (voice)
Ratchet & Clank
2016
Plays Scott
Sabrina
1995
Plays Jerry
The Debut
2026
Plays Extras Guild Researcher
Mighty Aphrodite
1995
Plays Dr. Alan Shapiro
Morgan
2016
Plays Marty Wolf
Big Fat Liar
2002
Plays King John
Ironclad
2011
Plays Dr. Sylvester
A Mouthful of Air
2021
Plays Nick (Santa) Claus
Fred Claus
2007
Plays Richard Garsik
Duplicity
2009
Plays Abraham Zapruder
Parkland
2013
Plays Barney Panofsky
Barney's Version
2010
Plays Sam Goudsmit
The Catcher Was a Spy
2018
Plays Kenny
Private Parts
1997
Plays Carlo
Cradle Will Rock
1999
Plays Patrick
I Think We're Alone Now
2018
Plays Kissing Man
Singles
1992
TV Shows
Plays Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.
Billions
2016
Plays Christian Barbrow
30 Coins
2020
Plays John Adams
John Adams
2008
Plays Theodore Roosevelt (voice)
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
2014
Plays John Adams (voice)
The American Revolution
2025
Plays Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
2021
Plays Narrator (voice)
Nature
1982
Plays Nus Braka
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
2026
Plays (voice)
The American Buffalo
2023
Plays Storylord (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
Plays Ritchie
30 Rock
2006
Plays Harry Tjarks
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Dr. Wargner
New York News
1995
Plays Screw-On Head (voice)
Amazing Screw-On Head
2006
Plays TV BoJack (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Mr. McKay (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Andrew’s Shit (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
Plays Phillip
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Olgilvey
At Home with Amy Sedaris
2017
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The Debut
Jerry
2026
Film
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Nus Braka · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
The American Revolution
John Adams (voice) · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Harold Levinson
2025
Film
30 Coins
Christian Barbrow · 8 episodes
2023
TV
The American Buffalo
(voice) · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Holdovers
Paul Hunham
2023
Film
Nature
Narrator (voice) · 3 episodes
2017–2022
TV
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice) · 4 episodes
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Giamatti and where are they from?
Paul Giamatti is 59 years old, born on June 6, 1967 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Giamatti?
Paul Giamatti is best known for roles in The Truman Show, Saving Private Ryan, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
How many movies has Paul Giamatti been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Paul Giamatti has appeared in 81 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Paul Giamatti's first movie?
The career of Paul Giamatti began with She'll Take Romance (1990).
What is Paul Giamatti's most recent movie or series?
Paul Giamatti's most recent release is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which premiered on January 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Paul Giamatti appeared in?
On television, Paul Giamatti has appeared in Rick and Morty, Black Mirror, BoJack Horseman, Big Mouth.
Does Paul Giamatti have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Paul Giamatti's upcoming work includes: The Debut (2026), A Sprinkle of History (2027).
Paul Giamatti
1967-06-06 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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.Paul Giamatti, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.