Actor Paul Giamatti Giamatti plays Harvey Pekar in American Splendor, out now on DVD. Giamatti's film credits include Planet of the Apes, Big Momma's House, Saving Private Ryan and The Truman Show, among many others. He has also appeared in numerous TV shows. This interview was first broadcast Feb. 5, 2003.

Actor Paul Giamatti

February 13, 200412:00 AM ET

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Actor Paul Giamatti

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Giamatti plays Harvey Pekar in American Splendor, out now on DVD. Giamatti's film credits include Planet of the Apes, Big Momma's House, Saving Private Ryan and The Truman Show, among many others. He has also appeared in numerous TV shows. This interview was first broadcast Feb. 5, 2003.