Date of Birth: June 6, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti is an American actor and producer renowned for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Born on June 6, 1967, in New Haven, Connecticut, Giamatti is the son of A. Bartlett Giamatti, a former Yale University president and Major League Baseball commissioner, and Toni Marilyn Giamatti, a homemaker and English teacher. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in English and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama. Giamatti began his career in theater and small television roles before making his film debut in “Past Midnight” (1991). He gained wider recognition with supporting roles in “Private Parts” (1997) and “Man on the Moon” (1999). However, his breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film “American Splendor” (2003), where he portrayed comic book writer Harvey Pekar. He achieved further success with roles in “Sideways” (2004), earning a Golden Globe nomination, and “Cinderella Man” (2005), which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Giamatti’s other notable works include “John Adams” (2008), a miniseries for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award, and “Billions” (2016-present), where he plays U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades.
5 Interesting Facts about Paul Giamatti
1. Paul Giamatti’s father, A. Bartlett Giamatti, was the commissioner of Major League Baseball and famously banned Pete Rose from the sport.
2. He voiced the character of Tim the Gate Guard in the animated film “Robots” (2005).
3. Giamatti is an avid reader and has a particular interest in history and historical biographies.
4. He has appeared in several films based on comic books, including “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014), where he played the villain Rhino.
5. Giamatti has been praised for his ability to portray both comedic and dramatic roles with equal skill.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Paul Giamatti
1. “There’s a different thing that comes from not being in your comfort zone.”
2. “I don’t consider myself a very interesting person. I have the mentality of an accountant.”
3. “I like the theater enormously, but I think it’s a minority interest.”
4. “I’m not a guy who’s ever going to be one of the big stars, but I’m very comfortable with that.”
5. “I consider myself just as normal as anybody else.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Paul Giamatti’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Paul Giamatti has one child, a son named Samuel Giamatti, born in 2001.
Relevant Links
1. [Paul Giamatti – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0316079/
3. [Paul Giamatti – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Giamatti
4. [Paul Giamatti – The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/paul-giamatti
5. [Paul Giamatti – TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/paul-giamatti/credits/169738/
