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What movie and television projects has Paul Giamatti been in?

Paul Giamatti has a long and impressive filmography, spanning both film and television. Here's a breakdown of some of his most notable projects:

Movies:

* Sideways (2004): This critically acclaimed film earned Giamatti an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award.

* American Splendor (2003): Giamatti won a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for his role as Harvey Pekar in this biographical drama.

* Cinderella Man (2005): This sports drama features Giamatti as Joe Gould, the manager of boxer James J. Braddock.

* The Illusionist (2006): Giamatti plays Chief Inspector Uhl, a character who is suspicious of the titular illusionist.

* The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): Giamatti portrays a federal prosecutor in this Martin Scorsese film.

* Barney's Version (2010): Giamatti earned another Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of the titular character.

* 12 Years a Slave (2013): Giamatti plays the role of Mr. Tibeats in this Oscar-winning film.

* Cold Souls (2009): Giamatti stars in this quirky comedy as a man who decides to have his soul removed.

* The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014): Giamatti plays the villainous Rhino in this superhero film.

* Straight Outta Compton (2015): Giamatti portrays a record executive in this biographical drama.

* The Many Saints of Newark (2021): He plays the role of a young Tony Soprano's uncle in this prequel to "The Sopranos."

* The Green Knight (2021): Giamatti plays a character named the King in this fantasy epic.

Television:

* John Adams (2008): Giamatti won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of the titular character in this miniseries.

* The Sopranos (2000-2007): Giamatti had a recurring role as the mobster, "The Russian."

* Billions (2016-present): Giamatti stars as the ambitious U.S. Attorney, Chuck Rhoades, in this financial drama series.

* A Teacher (2020): Giamatti appears as the father of the female protagonist in this Hulu drama series.

Other Projects:

Giamatti also voiced characters in several animated films and television shows, including "Robots," "The Simpsons," and "BoJack Horseman." He's also a frequent guest on talk shows and has appeared in various documentaries.

This is just a sampling of the impressive range of projects Paul Giamatti has been involved with. He is a respected and versatile actor with a long and successful career.

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