The son of late Yale University president and Major League baseball commissioner Bartlett Giamatti, Paul was born June 6, 1967, in New York City. He was a Yale drama major and graduated with a master's degree in fine arts. After regional theater work, he made his film debut in Singles (1992). Giamatti became a familiar supporting character in movies, starting with 1997's Private Parts, Donnie Brasco and My Best Friend's Wedding. His roles continued to grow in stature in Saving Private Ryan, Man on the Moon and The Truman Show.
Giamatti's breakthrough leading role as artist Harvey Pekar in 2003's American Splendor earned him critical praise and acting awards. He followed up the accolades with an even bigger critical smash as depressed writer Miles Raymond in 2004's Sideways. An Oscar nominee followed for his supporting role in Cinderalla Man as well as his first Emmy and first Golden Globe wins for his role as John Adams in the eponymous miniseries.
Add AllJohn AdamsPaul Giamatti shines in the title role of this epic Emmy and Golden Globe winner that recounts the life of founding father John Adams as revolutionary leader, America's first ambassador to England, the first vice president and the second president. The iconic cast of characters includes Abigail... Read More
AddSidewaysTwo men go on an excursion and end up inducing midlife crises in this comedy-drama that won six Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature and Best Director. Pinot Noir lover Miles (Paul Giamatti) convinces friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church) to enjoy his last days of bachelorhood with a wine... Read More
AddAmerican SplendorPaul Giamatti stars as Harvey Pekar, a working-class stiff file clerk who found an outlet for his creativity by chronicling the minutia of his life in Cleveland, Ohio, in a comic-book series called American Splendor for more than 20 years. Hope Davis co-stars as Pekar's wife, Joyce Brabner,... Read More
AddLady in the WaterWhen apartment building manager Cleveland Heep (Paul Giamatti) discovers a water nymph (Bryce Dallas Howard) residing in the complex's swimming pool, he rearranges his life to help her return to her mythical home. But if he fails, it may mean the end for her world -- and for his. Helmed by... Read More
AddThe Haunted World of El SuperbeastoMexican wrestler El Superbeasto (voiced by Tom Papa) may be well past his prime, but that won't stop him and his sultry sister, Suzi-X (Sheri Moon), from saving the world from the greedy and evil clutches of Dr. Satan (Paul Giamatti). Rob Zombie adapts his own comic book series into this gleefully... Read More
