Paul Franklin Dano Movies
New England native
Paul Franklin Dano got an early start on his career by acting on Broadway, even playing Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at age 12. After a few television appearances, he moved on to films for small roles in
Animal Room and The Newcomers. His breakthrough performance came in 2001 as teenager Howie Blitzer in
L.I.E., which earned him an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. He soon got picked for follow-up roles in
The Emperor's Club with
Kevin Kline and the TV movie A Family's Decision. After graduating from high school in June 2002,
Dano planned on playing music with his
Phish-like jam band Cherry Revision. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
