Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Apr 26, 1958(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Copenhagen, Denmark

Transalations

English,

German,

Russian,

Spanish,

Mandarin,

Korean,

French,

Portuguese,

German,

Hungarian,

Japanese,

Greek,

Hebrew,

Serbian,

Thai,

Ukrainian,

Arabic,

Persian,

Belarusian,

Mandarin,

Bulgarian,

Kazakh,

Mandarin,

Polish,

Uzbek,

Azerbaijani,

Armenian,

Turkish

Biography

Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito (born April 26, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad from 2009 to 2011 and its prequel series Better Call Saul from 2017 to 2022. He won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series twice for this role. He earned three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His other television roles include federal agent Mike Giardello in the NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street (1998–1999), Sidney Glass / Magic Mirror in the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time (2011–2017), Tom Neville in the NBC series Revolution (2012–2014), Dr. Edward Ruskins in the Netflix series Dear White People (2017–2021), Stan Edgar in the Amazon series The Boys (2019–present) and The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022), and Moff Gideon in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian (2019–2023), the lattermost of which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He also portrayed Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem (2019–present), acted in the HBO drama series Westworld (2016), and starred in the Netflix television series Kaleidoscope (2023), The Gentlemen (2024), and The Residence (2025). He is also known for his collaboration with Spike Lee, acting in several of his films, such as School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), and Malcolm X (1992). His other major films include Taps (1981), King of New York (1990), Bob Roberts (1992), Fresh (1994), The Usual Suspects (1995), Ali (2001), Monkeybone (2001), Last Holiday (2006), Rabbit Hole (2010), Okja (2017), Megalopolis (2024), MaXXXine (2024), and Captain America: Brave New World (2025). He voiced Akela in the live-action remake of The Jungle Book (2016). Description above from the Wikipedia article Giancarlo Esposito, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Night on EarthNight on Earth
75%

Night on Earth

12 Dec 1991
MegalopolisMegalopolis
52%

Megalopolis

25 Sep 2024
Do the Right ThingDo the Right Thing
78%

Do the Right Thing

14 Jun 1989
Enormous Changes at the Last MinuteEnormous Changes at the Last Minute
38%

Enormous Changes at the Last Minute

01 Jan 1983
SmokeSmoke
72%

Smoke

09 Jun 1995
The Usual SuspectsThe Usual Suspects
82%

The Usual Suspects

19 Jul 1995
The Brother from Another PlanetThe Brother from Another Planet
66%

The Brother from Another Planet

07 Sep 1984
Malcolm XMalcolm X
75%

Malcolm X

18 Nov 1992
Bob RobertsBob Roberts
65%

Bob Roberts

04 Sep 1992
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro ManHarley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
63%

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

23 Aug 1991
TapsTaps
68%

Taps

20 Dec 1981
For NYCFor NYC

For NYC

01 Jun 2020
A Killer WithinA Killer Within
50%

A Killer Within

06 Nov 2004
Gospel HillGospel Hill
49%

Gospel Hill

09 Feb 2008
Feel The NoiseFeel The Noise
44%

Feel The Noise

05 Oct 2007
Blue in the FaceBlue in the Face
65%

Blue in the Face

15 Sep 1995
BonnieBonnie
50%

Bonnie

12 Nov 2022
Homicide: The MovieHomicide: The Movie
68%

Homicide: The Movie

13 Feb 2000
Nothing to LoseNothing to Lose
66%

Nothing to Lose

18 Jul 1997
MonkeyboneMonkeybone
51%

Monkeybone

23 Feb 2001
AliAli
68%

Ali

10 Dec 2001
DerailedDerailed
64%

Derailed

11 Nov 2005
TwilightTwilight
61%

Twilight

06 Mar 1998
Carlito's Way: Rise to PowerCarlito's Way: Rise to Power
46%

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

27 Sep 2005
Chupacabra TerrorChupacabra Terror
51%

Chupacabra Terror

29 Jan 2005
Hate CrimeHate Crime
58%

Hate Crime

14 Jan 2005
King of New YorkKing of New York
67%

King of New York

18 Jul 1990
SherrybabySherrybaby
61%

Sherrybaby

08 Sep 2006
Rabbit HoleRabbit Hole
67%

Rabbit Hole

16 Dec 2010
Back in the DayBack in the Day
47%

Back in the Day

24 May 2005
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
72%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

31 Jul 2023
PhoenixPhoenix
53%

Phoenix

04 Sep 1998
FreshFresh
72%

Fresh

15 Jun 1994
Mo' Better BluesMo' Better Blues
65%

Mo' Better Blues

03 Aug 1990
School DazeSchool Daze
57%

School Daze

12 Feb 1988
MaXXXineMaXXXine
63%

MaXXXine

04 Jul 2024
Last HolidayLast Holiday
72%

Last Holiday

13 Jan 2006
Big City BluesBig City Blues
41%

Big City Blues

01 Oct 1997
NoiseNoise
70%

Noise

31 Jan 2004
Kla$hKla$h
62%

Kla$h

01 Jan 1995
The KeeperThe Keeper
50%

The Keeper

15 Sep 1995
The BoxThe Box
49%

The Box

01 Jan 2007
S.W.A.T.: FirefightS.W.A.T.: Firefight
57%

S.W.A.T.: Firefight

01 Mar 2011
PiñeroPiñero
62%

Piñero

05 Oct 2001
Alex CrossAlex Cross
51%

Alex Cross

18 Oct 2012
AbigailAbigail
67%

Abigail

16 Apr 2024
The MazeThe Maze
50%

The Maze

01 Jan 1997
Trouble on the CornerTrouble on the Corner
15%

Trouble on the Corner

09 Oct 1997
Et Salammbo?Et Salammbo?

Et Salammbo?

01 May 1970
BendersBenders

Benders

01 Feb 1994
ManoMano

Mano

22 Oct 2007
Dreaming AmericanDreaming American

Dreaming American

20 Jun 2011
I Did Not Forget YouI Did Not Forget You

I Did Not Forget You

01 Jan 2015
I Will Avenge You, Iago!I Will Avenge You, Iago!
10%

I Will Avenge You, Iago!

19 Apr 2005
XenophobiaXenophobia

Xenophobia

01 Jan 2008
CertaintyCertainty

Certainty

16 Sep 2011
BeautyBeauty
52%

Beauty

11 Jun 2022
They Die by DawnThey Die by Dawn
30%

They Die by Dawn

20 Sep 2013
Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-JamalLong Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
100%

Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal

01 Feb 2013
Go Tell It on the MountainGo Tell It on the Mountain
64%

Go Tell It on the Mountain

14 Jan 1985
Over/UnderOver/Under
38%

Over/Under

04 Jan 2013
Son of BatmanSon of Batman
70%

Son of Batman

13 May 2014
ThirstThirst
44%

Thirst

24 Oct 1998
Ash TuesdayAsh Tuesday
58%

Ash Tuesday

09 May 2003
Batman: Assault on ArkhamBatman: Assault on Arkham
73%

Batman: Assault on Arkham

12 Aug 2014
Five Desperate HoursFive Desperate Hours
52%

Five Desperate Hours

05 Oct 1997
Sweet LorraineSweet Lorraine

Sweet Lorraine

01 Jan 1987
Please Don't Feed the ChildrenPlease Don't Feed the Children
46%

Please Don't Feed the Children

03 Jul 2025
Brother NatureBrother Nature
51%

Brother Nature

09 Sep 2016
Poker NightPoker Night
59%

Poker Night

20 Dec 2014
StardustStardust
40%

Stardust

01 Jan 1998
Maze Runner: The Scorch TrialsMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials
67%

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

09 Sep 2015
Naked City: Justice with a BulletNaked City: Justice with a Bullet
37%

Naked City: Justice with a Bullet

04 Oct 1998
The Jungle BookThe Jungle Book
69%

The Jungle Book

07 Apr 2016
The Cotton ClubThe Cotton Club
65%

The Cotton Club

14 Dec 1984
HeartbeatHeartbeat
55%

Heartbeat

10 May 1987
Maximum OverdriveMaximum Overdrive
58%

Maximum Overdrive

13 Jul 1986
The Electric StateThe Electric State
65%

The Electric State

07 Mar 2025
Mood IndigoMood Indigo

Mood Indigo

11 Jan 1993
Maze Runner: The Death CureMaze Runner: The Death Cure
71%

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

10 Jan 2018
Money MonsterMoney Monster
64%

Money Monster

12 May 2016
EuphoriaEuphoria

Euphoria

29 Nov 2022
RoanoakRoanoak

Roanoak

26 May 1986
Timms ValleyTimms Valley
62%

Timms Valley

31 Dec 2013
The Gentleman BanditThe Gentleman Bandit
48%

The Gentleman Bandit

06 May 1981
The ShowThe Show
57%

The Show

21 Sep 2017
The Pills: Sempre meglio che lavorareThe Pills: Sempre meglio che lavorare
57%

The Pills: Sempre meglio che lavorare

21 Jan 2016
The Long HomeThe Long Home

The Long Home

Captain America: Brave New WorldCaptain America: Brave New World
60%

Captain America: Brave New World

12 Feb 2025
The PrinceThe Prince

The Prince

OkjaOkja
74%

Okja

28 Jun 2017
Where's Marlowe?Where's Marlowe?
57%

Where's Marlowe?

01 Oct 1998
Making 'Do the Right Thing'Making 'Do the Right Thing'
67%

Making 'Do the Right Thing'

03 Nov 1989
On MeditationOn Meditation
70%

On Meditation

27 Jul 2016
RunningRunning
66%

Running

30 Oct 1979
Desperately Seeking SusanDesperately Seeking Susan
61%

Desperately Seeking Susan

29 Mar 1985
UnacknowledgedUnacknowledged
62%

Unacknowledged

23 May 2017
The Tomorrow ManThe Tomorrow Man
46%

The Tomorrow Man

01 Sep 1996
Trading PlacesTrading Places
72%

Trading Places

07 Jun 1983
Blind HorizonBlind Horizon
57%

Blind Horizon

14 Dec 2003
Seven Songs for Malcolm XSeven Songs for Malcolm X

Seven Songs for Malcolm X

01 Oct 1993
Amos & AndrewAmos & Andrew
54%

Amos & Andrew

05 Mar 1993
JosephineJosephine

Josephine

01 Jan 2000
Requiem for the Big EastRequiem for the Big East
70%

Requiem for the Big East

16 Mar 2014
StuckStuck
71%

Stuck

19 Apr 2019
Finnegan Begin AgainFinnegan Begin Again
63%

Finnegan Begin Again

24 Feb 1985
CodaCoda
60%

Coda

31 Jan 2020
Tutti a squolaTutti a squola
41%

Tutti a squola

01 Sep 1979
RecklessReckless
64%

Reckless

17 Nov 1995
Waiting to ExhaleWaiting to Exhale
63%

Waiting to Exhale

22 Dec 1995
StargirlStargirl
74%

Stargirl

10 Mar 2020
Line of DutyLine of Duty
59%

Line of Duty

25 Dec 2019
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + CoolStolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool

31 Oct 1994
Life's Essentials with Ruby DeeLife's Essentials with Ruby Dee
15%

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

22 Jun 2014
The Nagano TapesThe Nagano Tapes
87%

The Nagano Tapes

22 Feb 2018
UnpregnantUnpregnant
70%

Unpregnant

10 Sep 2020
Enzian: When the Lights Go UpEnzian: When the Lights Go Up

Enzian: When the Lights Go Up

17 Dec 2015
Chelsea on the RocksChelsea on the Rocks
56%

Chelsea on the Rocks

23 May 2008
RockabyeRockabye
80%

Rockabye

11 Jan 1986
Doing Hard TimeDoing Hard Time
50%

Doing Hard Time

23 Nov 2004
Armin Mueller-Stahl - Ein Gaukler in HollywoodArmin Mueller-Stahl - Ein Gaukler in Hollywood

Armin Mueller-Stahl - Ein Gaukler in Hollywood

02 Aug 2021
PoliWoodPoliWood
65%

PoliWood

03 Jul 2009
Miracle on 42nd StreetMiracle on 42nd Street

Miracle on 42nd Street

11 Nov 2017
Blood River CrossingBlood River Crossing
70%

Blood River Crossing

05 Apr 2013
NYPD 2069NYPD 2069

NYPD 2069

02 May 2004
And Out Comes The WolfAnd Out Comes The Wolf

And Out Comes The Wolf

Kill MeKill Me

Kill Me

Racing DaylightRacing Daylight
33%

Racing Daylight

31 Jul 2007
Your Mother Your Mother Your MotherYour Mother Your Mother Your Mother

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

By Any MeansBy Any Means

By Any Means

The Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkThe Only Living Pickpocket in New York

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

KaroshiKaroshi

Karoshi

The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat

25 Feb 2026
RainRain
56%

Rain

20 Apr 2006
Mylène Farmer: CaliforniaMylène Farmer: California

Mylène Farmer: California

26 Mar 1996
MegadocMegadoc

Megadoc

28 Aug 2025
The Daily Bugle: Breaking Bad - NGL Chat, We Spent The Whole Show's Entire Animation Budget On This EpisodeThe Daily Bugle: Breaking Bad - NGL Chat, We Spent The Whole Show's Entire Animation Budget On This Episode

The Daily Bugle: Breaking Bad - NGL Chat, We Spent The Whole Show's Entire Animation Budget On This Episode

Nash BridgesNash Bridges
66%

Nash Bridges

Third WatchThird Watch
79%

Third Watch

Law & OrderLaw & Order
74%

Law & Order

RevolutionRevolution
64%

Revolution

Half & HalfHalf & Half
83%

Half & Half

KidnappedKidnapped
71%

Kidnapped

New AmsterdamNew Amsterdam
73%

New Amsterdam

Ghost WhispererGhost Whisperer
81%

Ghost Whisperer

The $treetThe $treet
57%

The $treet

CSI: MiamiCSI: Miami
77%

CSI: Miami

The DivisionThe Division
70%

The Division

Miami ViceMiami Vice
75%

Miami Vice

BonesBones
82%

Bones

Las VegasLas Vegas
70%

Las Vegas

The Eisen HourThe Eisen Hour
50%

The Eisen Hour

Soul FoodSoul Food
70%

Soul Food

Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ineSupervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine
68%

Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine

New York UndercoverNew York Undercover
71%

New York Undercover

The PracticeThe Practice
77%

The Practice

The EqualizerThe Equalizer
71%

The Equalizer

South BeachSouth Beach
57%

South Beach

DuckTalesDuckTales
79%

DuckTales

Homicide: Life on the StreetHomicide: Life on the Street
81%

Homicide: Life on the Street

Chicago HopeChicago Hope
72%

Chicago Hope

Girls ClubGirls Club
75%

Girls Club

Bakersfield P.D.Bakersfield P.D.
80%

Bakersfield P.D.

Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
71%

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

Law & Order: Trial by JuryLaw & Order: Trial by Jury
81%

Law & Order: Trial by Jury

5ive Days to Midnight5ive Days to Midnight
65%

5ive Days to Midnight

Street TimeStreet Time
25%

Street Time

Swift JusticeSwift Justice
70%

Swift Justice

The Haunting Of...The Haunting Of...
72%

The Haunting Of...

Breaking BadBreaking Bad
89%

Breaking Bad

CommunityCommunity
80%

Community

Show Me MoreShow Me More

Show Me More

AllegianceAllegiance
69%

Allegiance

Drunk HistoryDrunk History
69%

Drunk History

Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers
53%

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Get DownThe Get Down
73%

The Get Down

Game ChangerGame Changer
84%

Game Changer

RebelRebel
69%

Rebel

KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope
69%

Kaleidoscope

The Boys Presents: DiabolicalThe Boys Presents: Diabolical
72%

The Boys Presents: Diabolical

ParishParish
65%

Parish

Home Movie: The Princess BrideHome Movie: The Princess Bride
75%

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

Better Call SaulBetter Call Saul
87%

Better Call Saul

CreatureCreature
48%

Creature

The Game AwardsThe Game Awards
67%

The Game Awards

Law & OrderLaw & Order
74%

Law & Order

The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
65%

The Kelly Clarkson Show

WestworldWestworld
80%

Westworld

The BoysThe Boys
85%

The Boys

Dallas & RoboDallas & Robo
60%

Dallas & Robo

Godfather of HarlemGodfather of Harlem
81%

Godfather of Harlem

JettJett
69%

Jett

The HungerThe Hunger
61%

The Hunger

The ResidenceThe Residence
75%

The Residence

Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost Stories
73%

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Fallen AngelsFallen Angels
59%

Fallen Angels

The GentlemenThe Gentlemen
79%

The Gentlemen

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurMarvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
79%

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Better Call Saul Employee TrainingBetter Call Saul Employee Training
77%

Better Call Saul Employee Training

Dear White PeopleDear White People
61%

Dear White People

The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show
60%

The Jennifer Hudson Show

CreepshowCreepshow
75%

Creepshow

LeverageLeverage
76%

Leverage

Harley QuinnHarley Quinn
83%

Harley Quinn

Strong MedicineStrong Medicine
71%

Strong Medicine

Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time
74%

Once Upon a Time

Miami ViceMiami Vice
75%

Miami Vice

The Broken and the BadThe Broken and the Bad
60%

The Broken and the Bad

Miami ViceMiami Vice
75%

Miami Vice

NYC 22NYC 22
62%

NYC 22

Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel
72%

Touched by an Angel

Prime Rewind: Inside The BoysPrime Rewind: Inside The Boys
61%

Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys

The BoysThe Boys
85%

The Boys

100 Centre Street100 Centre Street
77%

100 Centre Street

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
75%

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

ConanConan
71%

Conan

The MandalorianThe Mandalorian
84%

The Mandalorian

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
58%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Leg WorkLeg Work
50%

Leg Work

ClickClick
61%

Click

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of HarlemBy Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
33%

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Poker FacePoker Face
76%

Poker Face