Paul Franklin Dano has an estimated net worth of
$10 Million
Paul Franklin Dano Wiki Biography
Paul Dano, born on 19th June 1984 in New York City, USA, is an actor, producer, singer, and musician, gaining recognition for his roles in “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006), “There Will Be Blood” (2007), “Looper” (2012), and “Prisoners” (2013). Dano’s career commenced in 1998.
As of 2016, Paul Dano’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million, primarily amassed through his successful acting career. Additionally, Dano’s involvement in production has further contributed to his wealth.
Paul Dano’s Net Worth is $10 Million
Born to Gladys and Paul A. Dano, Paul spent his formative years in New York City and later moved to Connecticut, attending Wilton High School. He continued his studies at the Eugene Lang College in New York City.
After early theater experiences, Dano transitioned to on-screen roles, debuting in the sitcom “Smart Guy” in 1998 and making his movie debut in 2000 in “The Newcomers”. Notably, his starring role in “L.I.E.” (2001) earned him an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. Dano’s early 2000s projects include “The Emperor’s Club” (2002), the TV series “The Sopranos” (2002-2004), and films like “The Girl Next Door” (2004) and “Taking Lives” (2004). These projects solidified his net worth.
One of the highlights of Dano’s career was his role in “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006), which garnered accolades and contributed significantly to his net worth. His role in “There Will Be Blood” (2007) secured him a BAFTA Award nomination and was followed by appearances in “Gigantic” (2008) and “The Good Heart” (2009). Dano continued his success with roles in “Knight and Day” (2010) and “Cowboys & Aliens” (2011).
Dano continued to deliver outstanding performances in “Being Flynn” (2012), “Ruby Sparks” (2012), “Looper” (2012), and “Prisoners” (2013). His career further progressed with roles in “Love & Mercy” (2014), “Youth” (2015), “Swiss Army Man” (2016), and the TV mini-series “War & Peace” also in 2016.
Besides acting, Dano has ventured into production and is set to make his directorial debut with “Wildlife” in 2017. He is also a vocalist and lead guitarist for the band Mook.
In his personal life, Paul Dano has been in a relationship with actress and screenwriter Zoe Kazan since 2007.
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| Full Name | Paul Dano |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 19, 1984 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Wilton High School |
| Nationality | American |
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| Awards | Screen Actors Guild Award , Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Actor (2015),Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance(2002), BFCA Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actor (2007), Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor (2008) |
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor, Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Satellite Award for… |
| Movies | “Knight and Day” (2010), “Cowboys & Aliens” (2011), “Being Flynn”, “Ruby Sparks”, “Looper” (2012), “Swiss Army Man” (2016), “War & Peace” |
| TV Shows | War & Peace |
| # | Trademark |
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| 1 | Often plays characters who receive beatings |
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| 1 | I want to get better and I want to do more. It’s less about stardom and more about being somebody who wants to help create work I want to see. |
| 2 | When you play a part like that, so far from yourself, it’s a turn-on. There’s this mystery to be solved. That’s my biggest challenge as an actor, figuring out what brought this person to where we meet them. |
| 3 | Taking Woodstock (2009), which is a small part, was basically just to spend a couple days on set with Ang Lee, who I admire a lot, just because I feel like he’s doing something different, every time out. I feel like he hasn’t lost the hunger to try new things. I really admire that and would like to, as an actor, be that way. I’d also want to make a film someday, so getting a chance to work with directors who I like is really important, because I definitely want to make a film or two. |
| 4 | (On if he watches his own films) Yeah, I like to see things once just to have closure. Anything beyond that, I don’t know. It’s probably not a good thing. Then I start to pick away at myself, you know? Maybe there’s something you can learn from it, but I kind of like to see things once, just to know what the movie is. I feel like a lot of the films I do, part of the reason I like doing them is I’m not 100 percent sure what it’s going to be. It’s exciting. I read an equal amount of very generic scripts, and you kind of know exactly what those are and that doesn’t whet my appetite. I already know what it is or I already know what the character is. It’s just a lot harder to get interested. |
| 5 | Cereal. I love cereal. I eat several bowls a day, mostly a few late at night. Crispix, Honey Nut Cheerios, Kashi, and Oh’s are a few favorites. |
| 6 | [on working with Steve Carell] “I knew Steve from The Daily Show (1996) and that funny scene he had in Bruce Almighty (2003). I didn’t maybe know him by name at that point, but I was just like, “That dude is hilarious!”. He’s genuinely a very down-to-earth, sweet guy. I have a lot of respect for him. We became good friends. Nobody was really on a pedestal or anything. When you’re working with people you look up to and they put you on the same level, it makes your job a little easier, confidence-wise. I never felt nervous, it was just a lot of fun”. |
| 7 | [on preparing for his role in Little Miss Sunshine (2006)] “In my house, I tried not talking for a couple days and it was almost impossible to be at a dinner table with my parents and not point out to them what I thought was silly that they were saying. You just want to rebel! It was so difficult”. |
| 8 | [on working with Daniel Day-Lewis in the movie, The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)] “It was incredible. I mean, Daniel Day-Lewis and I were enemies in the movie. I’m the “snake” and his daughter Rose is the “rose”. You couldn’t get any more opposite from the character I play in (The Girl Next Door (2004)) than the one I play in that. I’m the villain, the snake, sleazy and like this sexual creature. There were days when we wouldn’t even look at each other until the end of the day because we were intense. I got into that; it was great. It would help me, too. You know, I look up to him. Before I even auditioned for the movie I did, so it was incredible. |
| 9 | Everything you do, every experience that you have, enlightens you a little bit or worsens you. L.I.E. (2001) was big for me. I think it’s one of the best things I’ve been a part of in my life, so far. |
| 10 | [on why he chooses acting over music] “I think I’d be too stubborn and have to do it on my own terms. There’s a lot of hope in music and there are some really amazing artists out there, but as far as popular music goes, a lot of it is just not for me. So I don’t know where I’d fit in or whatever.” |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Little Miss Sunshine (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007) and 12 Years a Slave (2013). The latter won in the category. |
| 2 | Paul’s paternal grandparents, John Dano and Anna Herzo, were both from Slovak families that immigrated to Scranton, Pennsylvania. Paul’s mother is of half Austrian (including Bohemian/Czech) and half Swedish descent. |
| 3 | Was ranked #5 on Entertainment Weekly’s ’30 Under 30′ the actors list. (2008). |
| 4 | Daniel Day-Lewis was so impressed by his work in the film, The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005), that he suggested him to Paul Thomas Anderson for the role of “Paul Sunday” in the film, There Will Be Blood (2007). |
| 5 | Lead guitar and vocals in the band Mook, based out of Wilton, Connecticut. |
| 6 | Graduated from high school on June 22, 2002. |
| 7 | He and Billy Kay were already friends at the time L.I.E. (2001) was filmed, having worked together on an earlier film (The Newcomers (2000)). |
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| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Army Man | 2016 | Hank | |
| Youth | 2015/I | Jimmy Tree | |
| Love & Mercy | 2014 | Brian – Past | |
| 12 Years a Slave | 2013 | Tibeats | |
| Prisoners | 2013 | Alex Jones | |
| Looper | 2012 | Seth | |
| Ruby Sparks | 2012 | Calvin Weir-Fields | |
| Being Flynn | 2012 | Nick Flynn | |
| Flatscreen | 2012 | Video short | Paul |
| For Ellen | 2012 | Joby Taylor | |
| Cowboys & Aliens | 2011 | Percy Dolarhyde | |
| Meek’s Cutoff | 2010 | Thomas Gately | |
| Knight and Day | 2010 | Simon Feck | |
| The Extra Man | 2010 | Louis Ives | |
| Where the Wild Things Are | 2009 | Alexander (voice) | |
| The Good Heart | 2009 | Lucas | |
| Taking Woodstock | 2009 | VW Guy | |
| Gigantic | 2008 | Brian Weathersby | |
| Explicit Ills | 2008 | Rocco | |
| Light and the Sufferer | 2007 | Don (AKA: Light) | |
| There Will Be Blood | 2007 | Paul Sunday Eli Sunday | |
| Weapons | 2007 | Chris | |
| Fast Food Nation | 2006 | Brian | |
| Little Miss Sunshine | 2006 | Dwayne | |
| The King | 2005 | Paul Sandow | |
| The Ballad of Jack and Rose | 2005 | Thaddius | |
| The Sopranos | 2002-2004 | TV Series | Patrick Whaley Patrick Whalen |
| Taking Lives | 2004 | Young Asher | |
| The Girl Next Door | 2004 | Klitz | |
| The Emperor’s Club | 2002 | Martin Blythe | |
| Too Young to Be a Dad | 2002 | TV Movie | Matt Freeman (as Paul Franklin Dano) |
