Paul Dano

Actor Paul Dano had his first major role as Howie Blitzer in the 2001 indie film L.I.E.. He played silent Dwayne in Little Miss Sunshine and received rave reviews for his portrayal of Paul and Eli Sunday in There Will Be Blood.Rolling Stone: There Will Be Blood Review

After winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for L.I.E. in 2002, Dano was cast in The Girl Next Door, The Ballad of Jack and Rose and Little Miss Sunshine. Dano has said that it took him many days of practice to become proficient at remaining silent.Papermag: Presenting Little Miss Sunshine's Paul Dano (August 30, 2006) Daniel Day-Lewis thought Dano was so impressive in The Ballad of Jack and Rose that he personally recommended him to Paul Thomas Anderson for There Will Be Blood.NPR: Actor Paul dano, 'There Will Be Blood'

Dano has received several awards in his career, including L.A. Outfest and Stockholm Film Festival awards for outstanding acting for L.I.E. He received an individual acting award from the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Little Miss Sunshine as well as an ensemble award from the Screen Actors Guild.