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Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in The Newcomers (2000). He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in L.I.E. (2001) and received accolades for his role as Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For his dual roles as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Dano has also received accolades for roles such as John Tibeats in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Alex Jones in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013). His acting portrayal of musician Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014) earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor. Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford. He co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Zoe Kazan. In 2018, he starred in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In 2022, he played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in The Batman.
Patsy Cline, a determined young woman from Virginia, claws her way out of poverty to become one of country music's greatest voices. Defying her mother's disapproval and navigating a male-dominated industry, Patsy transforms from a struggling performer into an icon, delivering unforgettable hits like "Crazy" and "I Fall to Pieces." Her raw talent and fearless personality captivate audiences, but her meteoric rise comes at a cost—fractured relationships, personal sacrifice, and the relentless pressure of fame. As she reaches the pinnacle of her career, Patsy confronts the choices that have defined her life. This is the story of a woman who refused to be silenced, whose voice transcended genre and time, and whose legacy endures long after her tragic final flight.
