Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partner
Zoe Kazan
Children
2 children: Alma Dano, second Kazan-Dano child
Residences
Boerum Hill
Education
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Wilton High School, New York Film Academy, Browning School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier A -- 187,381 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 16
Notable
First credit at age 17 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1984 -- Apple Macintosh introduced; Bhopal disaster in India; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1984 →
Career
Career spanning 24 years (2001-2025)
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
42
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Filmography (25)
AWARDS (8)
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Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor
2008
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2007
WON
B
Actor Awards
WON
S
Independent Spirit Awards
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Biography
Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in The Newcomers (2000). He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in L.I.E. (2001) and received accolades for his role as Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For his dual roles as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Dano has also received accolades for roles such as John Tibeats in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Alex Jones in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013). His acting portrayal of musician Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014) earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor. Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford. He co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Zoe Kazan. In 2018, he starred in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In 2022, he played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in The Batman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Dano?
Paul Dano is 41 years old, born on .
Where was Paul Dano born?
Paul Dano was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Paul Dano been in?
Paul Dano has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026), Spaceman (2024), Pantheon (2022), The Batman (2022), The Fabelmans (2022).
What is Paul Dano known for?
Paul Dano is primarily known as an actor. Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in The Newcomers…
Where can I find more information about Paul Dano?
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