Paul Giamatti Breaks Down His Career, from 'Big Fat Liar' to 'The Holdovers' | Vanity Fair
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- Paul Giamatti walks us through his legendary career, discussing his roles in 'Past Midnight,' 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'The Truman Show,' 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Big Fat Liar,' 'American Splendor,' 'Sideways,' 'Cinderella Man,' 'John Adams,' '12 Years A Slave,' 'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Billions,' 'Lodge 49,' '30 Coins,' 'The Holdovers' and more.
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Director: Juliet Lopez
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Evan Allan
Talent: Paul Giamatti
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Rafael Vasquez
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Kevin Balash
Associate Director, Video Talent: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Nick Massey
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Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
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Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
00:00 "It was weeks I had to be blue."
00:28 Past Midnight
01:11 Saving Private Ryan
02:15 The Truman Show
03:24 Planet of the Apes
04:12 Big Fat Liar
05:15 American Splendor
06:03 Sideways
07:00 Cinderella Man
08:08 John Adams
09:27 12 Years A Slave
10:14 Straight Outta Compton
10:56 Billions
12:10 Lodge 49
13:01 30 Coins
14:15 The Holdovers
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He was robbed of an Oscar in Sideways. Such a terrific performance. I’m glad he’s getting a lot of recognition for The Holdovers because he’s such an amazing and underrated actor.
bruh he wasnt even nominated
Agree, should have been at least nominated
Wonder if he gets Merlot for XMas ?
Totally agree 💯%
He was fantastic but you have to understand that year you had Foxx for Ray, DiCaprio for The Aviator, who in my opinion, were better.
The other nominees were Cheadle for Hotel Rwanda, Eastwood for Million Dollar Baby and Depp for Finding Neverland. All fantastic as well, although I would indeed swap Giammati for Depp.
Give this guy the Oscar. His character in The Holdovers was the most fully realized human on screen this year.
💜
cillian murphy
1000%
@@jaguarkaboom8967I adore cillian Murphy. But I also have serious doubts about him winning because Nolan isn’t an actors director. Yes ledger won. And Downey jr will probably win too but there is a starkness.
@@karenwilliams777 cillian Will win and thats for sure.
I literally just bought the blu ray 'John Adams' series yesterday. Can't wait to watch it. This guy's amazing.
It’s a great series.
Watched it this week !!
Fantastic show! There’s one scene early on that almost entirely ruined it for me. It’s a tar and feather scene that never happened in real life, and is totally unnecessary for the show, but if that’s the sort of thing that you can look past, the show is just incredible.
I loved that show so much. Interested to hear what your thoughts are about it.
I love the recognition he receives lately for The Holdovers!
Hoping he has a great chance to win the Oscar!
cillian murphy.
I watched The Holdovers and let wondering about his eye, because I didn’t seem to remember him like that in real life. Lol
Was that a prosthetic?
@jars7774 yes it was
Absolutely love and respect Giamatti. One of the most understated and most excellent actors of our day
One of Paul's best roles is as John Adams...He captured the Founding Father perfectly.
He was on my radar at that point but it was that series that made me a fan.
Yeah me and John Adams went to Coachella together one year and Paul is exactly like him in the movie
Giamatti is such an amazing and versatile actor, and to me American Splendor not only is one of his greatest performance, also is one of my favorite movies of all time.
A truly original film. I loved it when they showed the ‘real people’
How dare they pass over 'Private Parts' in'97. That was the role that gave Giamatti some notice, and he was great in the movie.
"WNnnnnnnBC"
I love Private Parts, that movie's my faaaavorite.
Yeah all the support Howard has given him over the years. I didn’t expect this.
A real baba-blunder
Hey now
Paul Giamatti said in an interview with Josh Horowitz that he wants to play a rival detective to Benoit Blanc in the next _Knives Out_ film. Get on it, Rian Johnson!
That would be AMAZING
How can anyone not love this guy? He steals every scene he is in and is just a pleasure to watch in every role whether he is the lead or a supporting role. Billions was always watchable but I'm so happy it is over so we get to see him in more diverse roles. I loved seeing him in the insanity that is 30 coins season 2
I wish we heard about 'Lady in the Water' it is a gorgeous thought-provoking film. Paul Giamatti makes me cry playing Cleveland, that film made me look out for other performances of his.
Agreed! Everyone's acting was great in that film (except Shyamalan's of course)
Yes! I know a lot of people hate that movie but it's my favourite of all time and I would love to hear his thoughts on it
yes!!! He was so great in the film!
John Adams is such a power house of acting, and it's a must watch for everyone.
i wish people spoke about his role in love & mercy more, such a terrifying performance
Yes, I'm surprised both GQ and Vanity Fair failed to talk about Love & Mercy. Do they hate that movie because I sure don't.
Underrated movie. Paul Dano and Elizabeth Banks are great in it too.
The chemistry between Paul and Thomas Haden Church in sideways is 1 in million. lightning in a bottle. Thank goodness they didn’t hire movie stars for the pair.
Wasn't really acquainted with his voice before this , its super relaxing to hear
Noticed that as well, very soothing
He narrated a PBS nature show, the Woodpecker; the Hole Story. It was wonderful to listen to his soothing voice for an hour talking about birds
Paul Giamatti is very underrated as an actor and can excel at both comedy and drama. I adore the film Sideways. I’m not drinking any fu**ing Merlot.❤️
He’s not at all underrated. He’s been a respected actor for years and literally just won a Golden Globe lol Why do people throw the word “underrated” around so much nowadays?
@@tobiasrieper6640 please stop nitpicking, Golden Globes aren’t very meaningful. Oscars and Emmys ARE
I think he should get even more meaningful roles, as himself says, he would like to play a Bond villain, so I really think he will nail it :)
@@ZoranaV7 agreed and things like THAT are why i say he is underrated
If anything, he's OVERrated at this point!!
I absolutely love him. Definitely one of my top five actors. John Adam’s was my favorite before The Holdovers but it’s too difficult to pick a favorite overall.
When I saw Private Parts for the first time, I had no idea who he was, but his intensity had me hooked. I've been a fan of his ever since. Seems like a nice guy.
Truly, one of the greatest actors in the business. Sideways will forever be my favorite film of all time.
Leaving out 'The Illusionist' and his small but significant part in 'Downton Abbey' is a real shame, would welcome a part two!
Yes on Downton. He was absolutely fantastic in his arc.
Shame they skipped over his role in Private Parts. I think that role made him hugely popular because he was so funny in it. He had a way bigger role in that than he did in Saving Private Ryan.
He did a video with GQ a few weeks ago where he talks about it. The video is called “Paul Giamatti Breaks Down His Most Iconic Roles”.
W NNNNN BC
It was his breakout role!
I totally agree !
YEEEEESSS
He was perfect in "Sideways". What a great actor.
He's been in some amazing films no doubt
Has he been in some amazing films or has he made some films amazing??
I will not rest until someone acknowledges The Negotiator
One of the best and consistent actors. All his performances are outstanding. Gotta binge John Adams again.
How can you do a feature like this and not mention Private Parts, the role that launched his career?
Seriously, that was the only reason I clicked on the video. What a letdown 😂
I’ve sincerely daydreamed for years I could one day convey to him the life-changing impact his Pinot soliloquy in “Sideways” had on THIS slob’s life. 🤔 No joke.
To this day, THAT scene (written by AP, NOT by Pickett) is thee single best acting performance of my five decades of avid film-watching.
I made a critical relationship decision based on the profundity of the writing/unwitting self-metaphor and delivery by Paul. I’ll forever hold him (& A. Payne) on a pedestal for that ONE SCENE-a _real_ masterpiece. 🙏🤟
I’ll have to see that again
The Holdovers and Sideways nestled together in my top 3 movies of all time. 😅
Sideways was fantastic. Also probably Thomas Hayden Church's best role
It's guys like this that make me think I could make it as an actor...even today.
I love that he mentioned The Negotiator, on the surface just another star-vehicle action-thriller but one of my favourite films to watch when im bored, and Paul is so funny and entertaining in it for the short time he’s on-screen, great back-and-forth with Samuel L Jackson
About time we had a Giamatti theme vid!!! 😁😁😁
He’s funny! I love his voice!!
I like Paul Giamatti, it was nice Vanity Fair got to speak with him even though they only had access to a library to conduct in the interview in.
Does anybody remember him making a 1 minute cameo at the end of Spiderman? He was the Rhino. They never went anywhere with it for the next Spiderman but just seeing his face put a smile on mine. My favorite.....Sideways 100% 🙂
Give him the Oscar already!
Too bad he skipped "Love and Mercy." He was amazing as Dr. Eugene Landy. Brian Wilson said his performance terrified him because it was so accurate!
I met winemaker in Paso Robles, where Sideways was filmed. He told me that because of that Merlot line; Merlot sales plummeted lol
WIN WIN was amazing!!!
AMAZING 😂😂😂
I think he uses that word more than me and that's like....totally amazing!!!
What a guy! One of Hollywood's true gentlemen. Straight down the line lovely, down to earth guy. I love Payne's movies and his turn in Sideway's will always be my favourite but I need to watch a lot more of his stuff.
This is a brilliant short on a great actor and all round great bloke.
Paul Giamatti is so fun to watch, I wish this had gone on for an hour. It’s too bad he didn’t talk about the Ides of March, I’d love his take on working with the equally great Phillip Seymour Hoffman. After watching it I thought, “The whole movie should be about those two guys. Forget the movie stars and just focus on those guys. Well, maybe someday they’ll make another movie together just the two of them.” It wasn’t to be.
Warmed my heart hearing he’s a horror fan. He’s also excellent in the John Dies at the end movie
Started rewatching John Adams for like the 4th time yesterday, and then I see this pop up on youtube. Anyways Paul Giamatti is such a great actor, he elevates any media he's in.
He’s had SUCH a versatile career. So underrated.
How could you not ask him about the illusionist
THANK YOU! Came here to say this as well
Producers take note: Giamatti wants to play a Bond villain, and he loves horror (if only Coscarelli could get Bubba Nosferatu going.. alas).
If we can get a Dan Stevens James Bond with Giamatti as a villain I might re-think my 'Brosnan was the best Bond' stance lol.
He was a bit then a character actor in a number of things but starring in American Splendor catapulted him to Discerning Film-watchers Stardom thanks to a breakout, magnificent performance. He cemented that reputation in Sideways the very next year.
He is one of the best. Always been a fan. This is awesome.
Lodge 49 is amazing. I really wish it could have got more seasons 😢
LOVE this guy.
Why didn’t they show Private Parts??
How did they skip Private Parts?
Shout out to any fans of The Chris Gethard Show watching this video and remembering one of the best and lesser-known moments in television history
His voice is a incredibly comforting! He would be perfect for some audio books
One of my favourite actors. A real talent, down to earth and funny. Sideways is in my top 10 best movies. He is also brilliant in Private Parts and The Illusionist.
Another president he played - voicing Theodore Roosevelt in Ken Burns' documentary series: 'Speak softly and carry a big stick - you will go far.'
He had a bit part in the 1992 film SINGLES starring Matt Dillon & Bridget Fonda.
Generational talent.
Amazing actor!
He's fantastic in 30 Coins. Hope there's a third season!
i am completely crazy but i have memories of Paul Giamatti in My Best Friend' Wedding in a small part with Julia Robert
They skipped over it here but I really like him in The Negotiator
Such a great movie.
same, love that movie, kind of forgotten becuz it looks like ‘just another’ action thriller but its very entertaining and exciting, and Paul Giamatti has some really funny back-and-forth with Samuel L Jackson, he’s very memorable in it
They never bring up his role on Rock of Ages on these things and i really wanna hear him talk about that one lol
Missing Private Parts.
"Dubya enn-be-see!"
Sideways and American Splendor is gold, though.
I wish he talked about John Dies At The End. It's such a bizarre movie and I love it
Duets made me a fan of his.
Anyone remember Cold Souls? Not a great movie or anything notable, but for some reason that's always one of the first Paul Giamatti movies I think about.
I love that movie.
He was fantastic in Straight Outta Compton
The Holdovers is great
He is the best!!! ❤
Wish he could talk about Lady in the Water. I know it gets flak, but I'd love to hear his thoughts.
I have no idea why it gets 'flak', Lady in the Water is a stunning emotional film. 💖
Everything and everyone: amazing!
I love his speaking voice.
I'm sad Barney's version was not mentioned, it's one of his most remarkable performances....
really enjoyed the holdovers
Illusionist, Private parts, Donnie Brasco. Giomatti made memorable so many movies
Loved him in Win Win!
Cosmopolis with Cronenberg brilliant
Great interview but wish there had been comments on PRIVATE PARTS, DONNIE BASCO “Fuhgeddaboutit” & WIN/WIN. When he did AMERICAN SPLENDOR & SIDEWAYS back to back, he hit the heights. Two outstanding films back to back. SPLENDOR is one of my 10 favorite all time movies.
He voices Story Lord in Rick and Morty!
Oh i wish he talked about San Andreas and The Amazing Spiderman 2. I love both those movies! And him in them
😍✨PAUL Giamatti takes one on a journey eVery time, THANK 🌷🌻🌹. ✨🙏🏽💖💞💕
Missing his role in Duets that's where I first became aware of him and thought he was awesome in that role
How do you just pass over Private Parts. That's the role that really put him on the map
I'm surprised people didn't like planet of the apes 😮
It was on rotation in my house as a kid, we all loved it 😂
Shout out to The Negotiator and Big Momma’s House too
What a legend... 👏👏👏
Sideways is truly a great film
Amazing is the word of the day.
Ironclad!
Thanks for getting him to talk about 30 coins love the insanity of that show
He will always be Marty Wolfe.
I loved him as a potential best supporting actor in the Illusionist. He stole that movie. I cant believe they skipped it in this breakdown.
The Holdovers was a great movie and he was awesome in it
Amazing career .
Honestly felt like the timeline at the beginning of the video was going to go on forever lol
shotout to Alex de la Iglesia!!!
I'm so mad they didn't talk about him in big momma☠️😭😭
I was really hoping he would talk about Thunderpants. 😭
Awesome 😎