Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti is a highly decorated actor who has demonstrated a wide range of talents throughout his illustrious career. Giamatti's work has been recognized by numerous institutions, with accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. His performances have also earned him nominations for two Academy Awards and a prestigious British Academy Film Award. Among his notable roles are U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr. in the Showtime television series "Billions" from 2016 to 2023, and the title role in the HBO miniseries "John Adams" (2008), which earned him both a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe.

Throughout his career, Giamatti has demonstrated his exceptional ability to bring a variety of characters to life. His Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for "Cinderella Man" (2005) and Best Actor for "The Holdovers" (2023) attest to his skill and versatility. He has also been featured in the Netflix anthology series "Black Mirror" in the episode titled "Eulogy" in 2025, and reprised his role as Harold Levinson in the ITV series "Downton Abbey" and the subsequent movie "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" (2025). In 2023, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by Yale University, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of fine arts.

In addition to his noteworthy screen performances, Giamatti has also received recognition for his roles in film and television series. He won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Cinderella Man", and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Holdovers". His performance in the drama series "Billions", portraying the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. With these and many other accomplishments, Giamatti continues to demonstrate his ability to captivate audiences and critics alike with his compelling performances.