Paul Dano

Paul Dano in Fox Searchlight's Fast Food Nation - 2006

Biography

Born 06/19/1984

With his cherubic face and shaggy-banged hair, actor Paul Dano channeled the frustrations of adolescent awkwardness to great effect while on his path to eclectic adult roles. The up-and-comer made his first splash as a wayward Long Island youth in the independent “L.I.E.” (2001) before another...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received Broadcast Film Critics Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 2007, received Broadcast Film Critics Award for Best Young Actor
  • In 2007, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred as a mattress salesman, opposite Zooey Deschanel, in the independent comedy "Gigantic"
  • In 2009, Co-starred in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock"
  • In 2007, Received rave reviews for his portrayal of Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood"

Family & Companions

  • Zoe Kazan: Companion (Reportedly dating as of March 2009)

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