Actor
Giancarlo Esposito
- Born: 26 April 1958, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Estimated net worth: $8 million
Giancarlo Esposito is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility in both film and television. He gained prominence for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' as Gustavo Fring and in 'The Mandalorian' as Moff Gideon. Esposito is celebrated for his commanding…
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About Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility in both film and television. He gained prominence for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' as Gustavo Fring and in 'The Mandalorian' as Moff Gideon. Esposito is celebrated for his commanding presence and distinctive voice, often portraying complex characters across various genres.
- Born
- 26 April 1958, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Children
- 4 children, names not publicly disclosed
- Parents
- Claudio Esposito, Elizabeth Foster
- Estimated net worth
- $8 million
Fun facts about Giancarlo Esposito
- Giancarlo Esposito was born in Denmark but raised in New York City, giving him a unique cultural background.
- He is also a director and producer, showcasing his talents behind the camera as well.
Famous Giancarlo Esposito quotes
“I am not in danger, Skyler. I am the danger.”
“You have no idea what I am capable of.”
“I will not allow you to destroy my family.”
Giancarlo Esposito: coming up
- Karoshi (Movie)28 January 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Giancarlo Esposito filmography
Cast (238)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Karoshi Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | The Cat in the Hat Movie | Mr. Hoogeboom (voice) | |
| 2026 | The Only Living Pickpocket in New York Movie | Detective Warren | |
| 2026 | ...And Out Comes the Wolf Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Movie | Abdul Malik | 7.2 |
| 2026 | By Any Means Movie | Vernon Dahmer | 7.3 |
| 2026 | LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Movie | Moff Gideon (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2026 | 7 Dogs Movie | Roman Marks | 6.1 |
| 2026 | Kill Me Movie | Dr. Singer | 7.3 |
| 2025 | Megadoc Movie | Self | 6.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Please Don't Feed the Children Movie | Fitz | 6.1 |
| 2025 | The Residence TV | A.B. Wynter | 7.5 |
| 2025 | The Electric State Movie | Colonel Bradbury / The Marshall | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Captain America: Brave New World Movie | Sidewinder | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Megalopolis Movie | Mayor Cicero | 5.1 |
| 2024 | Hollywood Black TV | Self | 3.0 |
| 2024 | MaXXXine Movie | Teddy Knight, Esq. | 6.3 |
| 2024 | Abigail Movie | Lambert | 6.6 |
| 2024 | Parish TV | Gracián 'Gray' Parish | 6.3 |
| 2024 | The Gentlemen TV | Uncle Stan | 7.9 |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2023 | Gen V TV | Stan Edgar | 7.6 |
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Movie | Baxter Stockman (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2023 | Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TV | Granite (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Poker Face TV | Fred Finch | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Kaleidoscope TV | Leo Pap | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Euphoria Movie | Taxi Driver | |
| 2022 | Bonnie Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Beauty Movie | Beauty's Father | 4.8 |
| 2022 | The Boys Presents: Diabolical TV | Stan Edgar (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Show Me More TV | Self - "Gus Fring" | |
| 2021 | Armin Mueller-Stahl - Ein Gaukler in Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2021 | Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2021 | The Eisen Hour TV | Self - Guest | 5.0 |
| 2020 | By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2020 | Unpregnant Movie | Bob | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2020 | The Broken and the Bad TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | The Grandfather | 7.7 |
| 2020 | For NYC Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian TV | Self - Moff Gideon | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Stargirl Movie | Archie Brubaker | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Coda Movie | Paul | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Line of Duty Movie | Tom Volk | 5.9 |
| 2019 | Harley Quinn TV | Lex Luthor (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Moff Gideon | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Godfather of Harlem TV | Adam Clayton Powell Jr. | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Creepshow TV | Doc | 7.4 |
| 2019 | Game Changer TV | Self - Guest | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Stan Edgar | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Meerkat Stan Edgar (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Jett TV | Charlie Baudelaire | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Stuck Movie | Lloyd | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Dallas & Robo TV | Victor Goldsmith | 6.0 |
| 2018 | The Nagano Tapes Movie | Narrator | 8.6 |
| 2018 | Maze Runner: The Death Cure Movie | Jorge | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Miracle on 42nd Street Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | The Show Movie | Mason Washington | 5.7 |
| 2017 | DuckTales TV | Phantom Blot (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2017 | Okja Movie | Frank Dawson | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Unacknowledged Movie | Narrator | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Dear White People TV | Narrator | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Better Call Saul Employee Training TV | Gustavo Fring | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Rebel TV | Charles | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Westworld TV | El Lazo | 8.0 |
| 2016 | Brother Nature Movie | Congressman Frank McClaren | 5.0 |
| 2016 | The Get Down TV | Pastor Ramon Cruz | 7.3 |
| 2016 | On Meditation Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Money Monster Movie | Captain Powell | 6.4 |
| 2016 | The Jungle Book Movie | Akela (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | The Pills - Sempre meglio che lavorare Movie | Il Boss | 5.7 |
| 2015 | Enzian: When the Lights Go Up Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2015 | Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Movie | Jorge | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Gus Fring | 8.7 |
| 2015 | Allegiance TV | Oscar Christoph | 6.7 |
| 2015 | I Did Not Forget You Movie | Dr. Sabian | |
| 2014 | Poker Night Movie | Bernard | 5.9 |
| 2014 | The Game Awards TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham Movie | Black Spider / Eric Needham (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee Movie | Self | 1.5 |
| 2014 | Son of Batman Movie | Ra's al Ghul (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Requiem for the Big East Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Timms Valley Movie | Pruit Normings | 6.2 |
| 2013 | They Die by Dawn Movie | Rufus Buck | 2.7 |
| 2013 | Talking Bad TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | Andrés Pico | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Blood River Crossing Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2013 | Over/Under Movie | Oliver Ohrt | 3.8 |
| 2012 | The Haunting Of... TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Alex Cross Movie | Daramus Holiday | 5.1 |
| 2012 | Revolution TV | Tom Neville | 6.4 |
| 2012 | NYC 22 TV | Harvey Williams | 6.2 |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time TV | Sidney Glass / Magic Mirror | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Certainty Movie | Father Heery | |
| 2011 | Dreaming American Movie | Daytona LeMans | |
| 2011 | S.W.A.T.: Firefight Movie | Inspector Hollander | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior TV | Gordon Ramirez | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Rabbit Hole Movie | Auggie | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Celebrity Ghost Stories TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Community TV | Gilbert Lawson | 8.0 |
| 2009 | PoliWood Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Lie to Me TV | Beau Hackman | 7.9 |
| 2008 | Leverage TV | Alexander Moto | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Chelsea on the Rocks Movie | Tip | 5.7 |
| 2008 | New Amsterdam TV | James Lawson | 7.1 |
| 2008 | Gospel Hill Movie | Dr. Palmer | 4.8 |
| 2008 | Breaking Bad TV | Gustavo Fring | 9.0 |
| 2008 | Xenophobia Movie | Young | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Mano Movie | Nino | |
| 2007 | Feel The Noise Movie | Roberto Vega | 4.7 |
| 2007 | Racing Daylight Movie | Fred | 3.3 |
| 2007 | The Box Movie | Dwayne Burkhalter | 5.3 |
| 2006 | Kidnapped TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Sherrybaby Movie | Parole Officer Hernandez | 6.1 |
| 2006 | Rain Movie | Ken Arnold | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Last Holiday Movie | Senator Dillings | 7.3 |
| 2006 | South Beach TV | Robert Fuentes | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Derailed Movie | Detective Church | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Carlito's Way: Rise to Power Movie | Little Jeff | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer TV | Ely Fisher | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Bones TV | Richard Benoit | 8.2 |
| 2005 | Back in the Day Movie | Benson Cooper | 5.2 |
| 2005 | I Will Avenge You, Iago! Movie | Director | 3.3 |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury TV | Orlando Ramirez | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Chupacabra Terror Movie | Dr. Peña | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Hate Crime Movie | Detective Esposito | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Doing Hard Time Movie | Captain Pierce | 5.0 |
| 2004 | A Killer Within Movie | Vargas | 5.0 |
| 2004 | 5ive Days to Midnight TV | Tim Sanders | 6.4 |
| 2004 | NYPD 2069 Movie | Lt. Garner | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Noise Movie | Hank | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Blind Horizon Movie | J.C. Reynolds | 5.8 |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Reggie Archibald | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Ash Tuesday Movie | Karl | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Girls Club TV | Nicholas Hahn | 6.8 |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami TV | Chief Braga | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Half & Half TV | Darrell Washington | 8.3 |
| 2002 | Street Time TV | Jesse Haslim | 2.5 |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Ali' Movie | Self | |
| 2001 | Ali Movie | Cassius Clay, Sr. | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Piñero Movie | Miguel Algarin | 6.1 |
| 2001 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery TV | Ambassador Theodore Kelefy | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Monkeybone Movie | Hypnos | 5.3 |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street TV | Jacob Lenz | 8.2 |
| 2001 | The Division TV | Dr. Pembroke | 7.1 |
| 2000 | The $treet TV | Tom Divack | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | James 'Junior' Bell | 7.4 |
| 2000 | Soul Food TV | Jules | 7.2 |
| 2000 | Click TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie Movie | Mike Giardello | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Josephine Movie | Spike | 8.5 |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Father Romero | 7.9 |
| 1998 | Thirst Movie | Dr. Lawrence Carver | 4.8 |
| 1998 | Naked City: Justice with a Bullet Movie | Chaz Villanueva | 4.2 |
| 1998 | Where's Marlowe? Movie | Blind Man (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Phoenix Movie | Louie | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Creature TV | Lt. Thomas Peniston / Werewolf | 4.8 |
| 1998 | Twilight Movie | Reuben Escobar | 6.1 |
| 1998 | Stardust Movie | Mr. Peavey | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Trouble on the Corner Movie | Darryl | 3.2 |
| 1997 | Five Desperate Hours Movie | Joseph Grange | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Big City Blues Movie | Georgie | 4.2 |
| 1997 | The Hunger TV | Vampire | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Nothing to Lose Movie | Charlie Dunt | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Loose Women Movie | Stylist #2 | 4.8 |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Ray McMurphy | 7.6 |
| 1997 | The Maze Movie | Henry Kunitz | 7.5 |
| 1996 | The Tomorrow Man Movie | Jonathan Driscoll | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges TV | Whip Tyrell | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges TV | Arnold / Gordon Keller | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Swift Justice TV | Andrew Coffin | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale Movie | David Matthews (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 1995 | Reckless Movie | Host Tim Timko | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Kla$h Movie | Stoney | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face Movie | Tommy Finelli | 6.5 |
| 1995 | The Keeper Movie | Paul Lamont | 5.7 |
| 1995 | The Usual Suspects Movie | Jack Baer | 8.2 |
| 1995 | Smoke Movie | 1st OTB Man / Tommy | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Antonio Gaudi | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Cherchez LaFemme | 7.2 |
| 1994 | New York Undercover TV | Adolfo Guzman | 7.3 |
| 1994 | Fresh Movie | Esteban | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Peace and Quiet Movie | Richard Jones | |
| 1994 | Benders Movie | Jack | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Seven Songs for Malcolm X Movie | Autobiography Reading (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1993 | Bakersfield P.D. TV | Detective Paul Gigante | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels TV | Paris Minton | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Amos & Andrew Movie | The Reverend Fenton Brunch | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Michael Giardello | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Mood Indigo Movie | Arthur Sistrunk | 9.0 |
| 1992 | Malcolm X Movie | Thomas Hayer | 7.5 |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts Movie | Bugs Raplin | 6.6 |
| 1991 | Night on Earth Movie | YoYo | 7.5 |
| 1991 | Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man Movie | Jimmy Jiles | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Jungle Fever Movie | Homeless Man | 6.4 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Attorney Baylor | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Defense Attorney Rodney Fallon | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Mo' Better Blues Movie | Left Hand Lacey (Piano) | 6.5 |
| 1990 | King of New York Movie | Lance | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Making 'Do the Right Thing' Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 1989 | Do the Right Thing Movie | Buggin Out | 7.8 |
| 1988 | School Daze Movie | Julian 'Dean Big Brother Almighty' Eaves | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Leg Work TV | Tyson | 6.5 |
| 1987 | Heartbeat Movie | Gang Member #1 | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Sweet Lorraine Movie | Howie | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Maximum Overdrive Movie | Videoplayer | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Roanoak TV | Simon Fernandes | |
| 1986 | Rockabye Movie | Marcus | 8.2 |
| 1985 | The Equalizer TV | Jumpin' Jack | 7.2 |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan Movie | Street Vendor | 6.1 |
| 1985 | Finnegan Begin Again Movie | Intruder | 6.5 |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club Movie | Bumpy Hood | 6.5 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Luther | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Ricky | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Adonis Jackson | 7.4 |
| 1984 | The Brother from Another Planet Movie | Man Being Arrested (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Go Tell It on the Mountain Movie | Elisha | 6.3 |
| 1983 | Trading Places Movie | Cellmate #2 | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Enormous Changes at the Last Minute Movie | Julio | 4.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Elisha | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Simon Fernandes | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Taps Movie | Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce | 6.7 |
| 1981 | The Gentleman Bandit Movie | Jamie | 5.7 |
| 1979 | Running Movie | Puerto Rican Teenager | 6.7 |
| 1979 | Tutti a squola Movie | Unknown character | 4.1 |
| 1970 | Et Salammbo? Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| TBA | Weird Party Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | The Long Home Movie | William Tell Oliver | |
| TBA | The Prince Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | The Official Mistress Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (7)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kill Me Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2024 | Parish TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2020 | The Broken and the Bad TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2017 | The Show Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2017 | The Show Movie | Producer · Production | 5.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Director · Directing | 8.7 |
| 2008 | Gospel Hill Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
Latest releases
- Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother2026 / TMDB 7.2
- LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian2026 / TMDB 6.7
- By Any Means2026 / TMDB 7.3
- 7 Dogs2026 / TMDB 6.1
- Kill Me2026 / TMDB 7.3
- Megadoc2025 / TMDB 6.7
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Questions about Giancarlo Esposito
What are Giancarlo Esposito's career highlights?
Giancarlo Esposito's career highlights include his iconic roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul', as well as his portrayal of Moff Gideon in 'The Mandalorian'. His ability to play both villainous and sympathetic characters has earned him widespread acclaim.
Has Giancarlo Esposito won any awards?
Yes, Giancarlo Esposito has received several awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Breaking Bad'. He has also been nominated for various other prestigious awards throughout his career.
What was Giancarlo Esposito's first film?
Giancarlo Esposito's first film was 'The Electric Company' in 1971, where he appeared as a child actor. His early exposure to the industry helped shape his future career in acting.
Which films are Giancarlo Esposito's most successful?
Some of Giancarlo Esposito's most successful films include 'Do the Right Thing', 'The Usual Suspects', and 'The Electric State'. Each of these films showcases his impressive range and ability to captivate audiences.
What is known about Giancarlo Esposito's personal life?
Giancarlo Esposito is a private person and tends to keep his personal life away from the public eye. He has four children and maintains a strong focus on his acting career and directing projects.
What is Giancarlo Esposito's estimated net worth?
Giancarlo Esposito's estimated net worth is around $8 million. His wealth is attributed to his successful acting career spanning several decades, along with directing and producing credits.
What are some milestones in Giancarlo Esposito's filmography?
Milestones in Giancarlo Esposito's filmography include his breakout role in 'Do the Right Thing', his memorable performance in 'Breaking Bad', and his recent role in 'The Electric State'. Each role has contributed to his reputation as a talented actor.
Is Giancarlo Esposito involved in any upcoming projects?
Yes, Giancarlo Esposito is set to appear in 'The Electric State', which is scheduled for release in 2025. His involvement in the film continues to showcase his versatility as an actor.