“I think the idea is to try and understand everything about the characters and where the character is coming from, from their point of view, why they say what they do. And not, 'Oh, but I would never say that. Why does the character say that?' But then making it as personal as possible.”

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.