Actor: Paul Giamatti
Age: 43
Role: Barney Panofsky - Barney’s Version
Synopsis: Barney Panofsky is a seemingly ordinary man who lives an extraordinary life. A candid confessional, told from Barney's point of view, the film spans three decades and two continents, taking us through the different "acts" of his unusual history.
There is his first wife, Clara, a flame-haired, flagrantly unfaithful free sprit with whom Barney briefly lives "la vie de Boheme" in Rome.
The "Second Mrs. P.," is a wealthy Jewish Princess who shops and talks incessantly, barely noticing that Barney is not listening. And it is at their lavish wedding that Barney meets, and starts pursuing, his third wife, the mother of his two children, and his true love.
With his father, Izzy as his sidekick, Barney takes us through the many highs, and a few too many lows, of his long and colourful life.
Not only does Barney turn out to be a true romantic, he is also capable of all kinds of sneaky acts of gallantry, generosity, and goodness when we -- and he -- least expect it. His is a gloriously full life, played out on a grand scale.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: He has one Golden Globe win for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for John Adams.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Sideways. And Best Supporting actor for Cinderella Man.
Critics: “Comedic drama...benefits hugely from a top-notch cast and lively storytelling that crosses four decades and two continents.” - Film Journal International
“Barney’s Version puts Paul Giamatti where he belongs: front and centre in a film of great romantic, dramatic and comedic sweep.” - Hollywood & Fine
“There isn't a moment in "Barney's Version" that doesn't feel like a labour of love.” - New York Daily News.
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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