In Hollywood, there are only a handful of actors who have truly done everything, and Paul Giamatti is one of them. The Oscar nominee has a career that spans decades, appearing in onscreen projects since the '90s.
In fact, Giamatti’s breakout role was in the 1997 autobiographical drama Private Parts, which centers around the life of Howard Stern, in which the radio host starred as himself. Since then, Giamatti has starred in several critically acclaimed films.
Over the years, the Connecticut-born actor has also worked with the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Tom Cruise.
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In recent years, Giamatti has not slowed down one bit. In fact, he has continued to add to his diverse resume of projects, finding time to do some series work alongside his movies.
Not to mention, Giamatti managed to successfully venture into streaming as well. Clearly, he has established himself as one of the most bankable actors around. And for Giamatti, that translates into quite an impressive net worth.
Updated on February 20, 2023: Paul Giamatti has already been busy this year. It has been confirmed that his television series Billions is renewed for a seventh season, keeping the actor busy with filming for the upcoming release day. Giamatti has also been starring in the second season of a TV show called 30 Coins, a fantasy horror series filled with darkness and drama.
Paul Giamatti Is Known For Several TV And Film Roles
Following his breakout roles, Giamatti booked more film jobs right away. The same year, the actor starred with Julia Roberts in the classic rom-com My Best Friend’s Wedding, which turned out to be one of Roberts' highest-grossing films.
In the movie, Giamatti played the hotel bellman who takes pity on Roberts' character Jules. Soon after, the actor booked various roles in films such as Woody Allen’s Deconstructing Harry and the Oscar-nominated film The Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Around this time, Giamatti was cast in Steven Spielberg’s war epic Saving Private Ryan.
Just a few years later, Giamatti gamely donned an ape suit for Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes. That meant going through a long and arduous makeup process regularly on the set. “It was difficult at first,” the actor admitted during an interview with IGN.
“Not particularly pleasant; the teeth were really hard. The whole conglomeration of the teeth, the makeup and the movement made it almost impossible to just say the lines.”
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From there, Giamatti just kept booking film roles. For instance, he starred in comedies such as Big Fat Liar and Thunderpants, and was later cast in Alexander Payne’s production Sideways.
He soon followed this up with a role in the Russell Crowe-led Cinderella Man, which earned Giamatti an Oscar nod. The actor then starred in films such as The Ides of March, The Illusionist, 12 Years a Slave, The Hangover Part II, and Saving Mr. Banks.
Paul Giamatti also dabbled a bit in superhero films, taking on a role in the 2014 film The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Not long after, the actor joined Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the disaster film San Andreas, and appeared in the biographical drama Straight Outta Compton.
More recently, Giamatti took on some series roles, including in the AMC comedy-drama Lodge 49, which the actor also executive produced. In addition, Giamatti took a lead role in Showtime’s Billions as the brash U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades.
Giamatti recently starred in the Netflix film Gunpowder Milkshake, alongside Karen Gillan, Carla Gugino, Lena Headey, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett. He also appeared in Disney’s live-action adventure film Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt (though he was not one of the movie's Easter Eggs).
What Is Paul Giamatti’s Net Worth Today?
Recent estimates put Giamatti’s net worth around $25 million. As far as earnings go, the actor has been making a fortune in films during recent years. In fact, reports indicate that Giamatti was paid $300,000 for his supporting role on Jungle Cruise. It is also likely that the actor managed to secure a similar rate for his work on Gunpowder Milkshake.
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At the same time, Giamatti continues to receive earnings from Billions, which was renewed for a seventh season.
On the show, Giamatti once shared top billing with former co-star Damian Lewis, who exited the series after five seasons. Reports indicated that Lewis was paid around $250,000 per episode, so it stands to reason that Giamatti was being paid the same.
Moreover, since he became the sole lead in the series, it is also possible that the actor had negotiated a better deal for himself.
It's also worth noting that Paul Giamatti’s production company, Touchy Feely Films, has been involved in a diverse slate of projects over the years. These include Giamatti’s films Pretty Bird, John Dies at the End, All is Bright, and the short-lived series Lodge 49. The company was even involved in the production of the WGN crime drama Outsiders.
And when it comes to future earnings, it seems that Paul Giamatti's current net worth will continue to grow; he is set to rake in millions more. The veteran actor is already attached to two major upcoming films. These include the Payne comedy-drama The Holdovers and San Andreas 2.
