Biography
Who is Paul Giamatti?
Early life and education
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti was born on June 6, 1967, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the youngest of three children born to his parents, Angelo Bartlett Giamatti and Toni Marilyn Giamatti. His father served as a Yale University professor, university president, and commissioner of Major League Baseball, while his mother worked as a homemaker and English teacher. His brother Marcus also pursued an acting career, and his sister Elena worked as a jewelry designer.
Paul attended Choate Rosemary Hall and graduated in 1985 before continuing his education at Yale University. He actively participated in the undergraduate theater scene and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor degree in English. He later returned to Yale to earn a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in 1994, studying under Earle R. Gister.
Career highlights
Paul Giamatti began his professional career with early television and film appearances during the early 1990s, including roles in Mighty Aphrodite and Sabrina. He made his Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia in 1995. His breakthrough film role came in 1997 when he portrayed Kenny Rushton in the movie adaptation of Howard Stern's Private Parts. He followed this with supporting appearances in major studio releases such as Saving Private Ryan and Man on the Moon.
Paul achieved widespread critical recognition for his lead performance in the independent comedy Sideways in 2004, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination and numerous film critic awards. He subsequently received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Joe Gould in Cinderella Man in 2005. His later film credits include The Holdovers, The Illusionist, and 12 Years a Slave.
Television and stage success
On television, Paul took on the title role in the HBO miniseries John Adams in 2008, a performance that won him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. He later starred as Chuck Rhoades Jr. In the Showtime drama series Billions from 2016 to 2023. His television work also includes Emmy-nominated roles in the HBO film Too Big to Fail and the ITV series Downton Abbey.
In addition to his screen credits, Paul maintained an active stage career on Broadway. He appeared in revivals of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters and Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination for the latter production. He also performed in David Hare's play Racing Demon at the Lincoln Center Theater.
Family and personal life
Paul Giamatti married Elizabeth Giamatti, and the couple has one child named Sam Giamatti. His family background includes deep roots in the United States, with his paternal grandmother's family residing in New England since the colonial era. His paternal grandfather's family immigrated from Italy, originally using the surname Giammattei before arriving in the United States.
Birthday and age
Paul Giamatti was born on June 6, 1967, which makes Paul 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Paul shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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