Paul Dano is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer and musician. He started his career on stage at the age of ten before making his big screen debut in the 2000 movie ‘The Newcomers’. He rose to international fame with his role as Dwayne Hoover in the comedy-drama road film ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ which earned him numerous accolades. Dano is also known for his performances in the movies ‘There Will Be Blood’, '12 Years a Slave', 'Prisoners' and ' Love & Mercy’, the last of which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. As a director, he made his directorial debut with the drama flick ‘Wildlife.’ The movie, released in 2018, is based on a novel by Richard Ford and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan. Born in New York City to a businessman father, Dano attended Wilton High School and later graduated from Eugene Lang College in New York City. Besides being an actor and director, he is also a talented singer and musician and serves as a vocalist and lead guitarist of the band Mook that has played at multiple festivals. On a personal note, the multitalented artiste is in a relationship with Zoe Kazan and is a devoted father of one.