5 Most Outstanding Paul Giamatti Performances

He's a character actor who became a leading man. But no matter the amount of face time, Paul Giamatti has always brought his own signature style -- and a face that's wonderfully unusual -- to the proceedings. He can be curmudgeonly or scheming, funny or sweet, and sometimes even heartbreaking. He's usually the best thing in a bad movie, but he can also elevate a good movie to greatness. With his latest comedy, "Win Win," opening in more ... more 

He's a character actor who became a leading man. But no matter the amount of face time, Paul Giamatti has always brought his own signature style -- and a face that's wonderfully unusual -- to the proceedings. He can be curmudgeonly or scheming, funny or sweet, and sometimes even heartbreaking. He's usually the best thing in a bad movie, but he can also elevate a good movie to greatness. With his latest comedy, "Win Win," opening in more theaters this week, here's a look at Giamatti's five best performances. less