Paul Dano
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Paul Franklin Dano is an American actor and filmmaker. His work includes both independent film and blockbusters, and his accolades include nominations for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe
Dano in 2024
Dano in 2007
Dano at the Love & Mercy premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2014
Dano at 2025 Venice Film Festival
Little Miss Sunshine
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Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American tragicomedy film directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris from a screenplay written by Michael Arndt. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Greg Ki
Paul Dano
…Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Dano made his film acting debut in L.I.E. (2001) and gained wider recognition for playing Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). He was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for playing Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's period drama There Will Be…
Theatrical release poster
The 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 used in the movie, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles
Five modified vans were used during filming to capture various angles of the characters, including this one through the windshield.
To make Abigail Breslin's character (center) appear larger than the other girls, she wore a padded suit. Much of the equipment and costumes exhibited during the pageant were provided by actual contestants' parents.