Paul Giamatti: podcast appearances and interviews

Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti is an American actor born on June 6, 1967. He studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and has performed in numerous theatrical productions, making his Broadway debut in 1995. His early stage roles include Ezra Chater in the play Arcadia and Rev. Donald Streaky Bacon in Racing Demon. Giamatti returned to theatre for revivals of Three Sisters and The Iceman Cometh in subsequent years. His film career gained prominence with roles in Private Parts, My Best Friend's Wedding, Saving Private Ryan, and Man on the Moon. He received critical acclaim for leading roles in American Splendor, Sideways, Win Win, and Private Life. His filmography also includes appearances in Planet of the Apes, Robots, The Illusionist, Fred Claus, The Ides of March, 12 Years a Slave, Saving Mr. Banks, Love & Mercy, and Straight Outta Compton. Giamatti has earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Cinderella Man and Best Actor for The Holdovers. On television, he played the title role in the HBO miniseries John Adams, which earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. He starred as U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr. in the Showtime series Billions from 2016 to 2023. Other notable roles include portraying Ben Bernanke in Too Big to Fail, Harold Levinson in Downton Abbey, and guest appearances in Black Mirror, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and the upcoming film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Giamatti’s career encompasses award-winning performances across theatre, film, and television.