Paul Dano, 1984
Writers · June 19, 1984
Paul Dano
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Paul Dano is 41 years old, born June 19, 1984 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Paul Dano transforms supporting roles into career-defining performances across indie darlings and blockbusters. Born June 19, 1984, the American actor gained recognition playing Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine, then earned a BAFTA nomination for Paul and Eli Sunday in There Will Be Blood. He's since pivoted to directorial work—Wildlife (2018)—while starring as The Riddler in The Batman and receiving SAG and Emmy nominations. A Gemini, Dano balances character-driven drama with visual spectacle.
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Biography
Paul Dano transforms supporting roles into career-defining performances across indie darlings and blockbusters. Born June 19, 1984, in the US, the American actor and screenwriter made his film debut in L.I.E. (2001) before gaining wider recognition playing Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine. He earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his dual role as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007). Following supporting turns in Knight and Day, Cowboys & Aliens, and Looper, Dano anchored critically acclaimed indie dramas including 12 Years a Slave and Prisoners (both 2013). His portrayal of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014) earned a Golden Globe nomination. In 2018, his Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora performance netted a Primetime Emmy nomination, and in 2022 he played The Riddler in The Batman while receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for a fictionalized Arnold Spielberg in The Fabelmans. Beyond acting, Dano made his directorial debut with Wildlife (2018), co-writing the screenplay with Zoe Kazan, and has authored The Riddler: Year One comic book (2022). On stage, he's performed in A Free Man of Color (2010–2011) and True West (2019). A Gemini, Dano channels the sign's duality—intellectual precision and emotional range—into roles that bridge art-house cinema and mainstream spectacle.
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Trivia
- Made his directorial debut with Wildlife (2018), co-writing the script with partner Zoe Kazan.
- Earned accolades including BAFTA, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy nominations across his career.
- Authored the comic book The Riddler: Year One (2022), expanding his creative practice beyond film and theatre.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Paul Dano?
- Paul Dano is 41 years old (born June 19, 1984).
- When is Paul Dano's birthday?
- Paul Dano was born on June 19, 1984.
- What is Paul Dano's zodiac sign?
- Paul Dano is a Gemini, born June 19, 1984.
- What is Paul Dano's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Paul Dano was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Paul Dano from?
- Paul Dano is from United States.
- What does Paul Dano do?
- Paul Dano is a writer.
- Is Paul Dano still alive?
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