Paul Dano
Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: May 12, 2026
Latest appearance: May 12, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Paul Dano is an actor and filmmaker recognized for his work in independent films and major studio productions. He is known for playing complex characters in both dramatic and offbeat roles.
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Paul Dano - “The Wizard of the Kremlin” | The Daily Show
Paul Dano promotes The Wizard of the Kremlin, explaining how his media strategist character moves from avant-garde theater and reality television into Vladimir Putin’s political machine. He describes researching Russia after the fall of communism, frames the film as a study of complicity and warns that manufacturing chaos to consolidate power has parallels in contemporary American politics.