Paul Dano

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

June 19, 1984 · New York City, New York, USA

Birth name

Paul Franklin Dano

Paul Dano pursued artistic formation through early involvement in a stage musical premiere in Toronto, followed by participation in community theater and studies at Eugene Lang College in New York. He entered screen acting with roles in independent and mainstream productions, evolving from early appearances to parts that drew industry recognition. On Broadway, he took roles in A Free Man of Color and True West. He expanded into writing and directing with a feature film developed with his partner, including co-writing the screenplay.