“I'd always been fascinated by people who allow themselves to be so rude and irritated and foul-mouthed and hostile, but usually you can sense there's something vulnerable beneath them - a shield they use to protect that vulnerable side. Finally, when they expose that soft spot, it's kind of touching.”

American actor and filmmaker

Paul Franklin Dano is an American actor and filmmaker. He works across independent films and larger studio productions, and he has received nominations for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Dano is known for a career that spans acting and filmmaking, with recognition from major award bodies for work in film and television. His profile reflects a performer who moves between smaller independent projects and mainstream releases.