Paul Franklin Dano, born on June 19, 1984, in New York City, is an American actor of Rusyn, Slovenian/Czech, and Swedish descent He began his acting career at an early age, appearing in community plays and making his first TV appearance in his early teens

Dano’s breakthrough came with his role as Howie Blitzer in the controversial and acclaimed film L.I.E. (2001), for which he received an Independent Spirit Award in the Best Debut Performance category  He has since appeared in various supporting roles in films such as The Girl Next Door (2004), Taking Lives (2004), The King (2005), Fast Food Nation (2006), and The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)

Standing at 182 cm tall, Dano is known for portraying misfits in films like There Will Be Blood and Little Miss Sunshine.

Despite his success in Hollywood, Dano is turning his back on the industry to take on the role of TolstoyAdditionally, it’s worth noting that Paul Dano is not gay.

In summary, Paul Dano is a talented actor known for his diverse roles and is now venturing into new and challenging projects beyond Hollywood.