Age, Biography, and Wiki
Giancarlo Esposito was born on April 26, 1958, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to an Italian father and an African-American mother. He began his career as a child actor and has since become a versatile figure in Hollywood, known for his portrayal of complex characters. Esposito's rise to fame began in the 1980s with films like "Do the Right Thing" and "School Daze," but his most notable role remains Gustavo "Gus" Fring in "Breaking Bad" and its spin-off "Better Call Saul".
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| Date of Birth | 26 April 1958 |
| Age | 67 Years |
| Birth Place | Italy |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Italy |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Giancarlo Esposito's height and weight are not widely documented, he is often recognized for his distinctive presence on screen, which complements his acting prowess.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Esposito was married to producer Joy McManigal from 1995 until their divorce in 2015. Together, they have four daughters.
In 2006, Esposito starred in Last Holiday as Senator Dillings, alongside Queen Latifah and Timothy Hutton. Esposito played Robert Fuentes, a Miami businessman with shady connections, on the UPN television series South Beach. He appeared in New Amsterdam and CSI: Miami. In Feel the Noise (2007), he played ex-musician Roberto, the Puerto Rican father of Omarion Grandberry's character, aspiring rap star "Rob". In 2008, he made his directorial debut with Gospel Hill, serving also as producer and star of the film.
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Net Worth and Salary
Estimates of Giancarlo Esposito's net worth vary. As of 2025, some sources suggest a figure around $4 million, while others propose a range up to $8 million. In contrast, there was a brief mention of a higher net worth estimate of $30 million in early 2024, but this figure does not appear consistent with most recent reports.
Career, Business, and Investments
Esposito's career has spanned over five decades, with his early roles in films such as "Do the Right Thing" and "School Daze." His portrayal of Gus Fring earned him critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. Besides acting, he has also ventured into directing and producing, with his directorial debut in "Gospel Hill" in 2008. Esposito has continued to diversify his portfolio with roles in franchises like "The Mandalorian" and is anticipated to take on more significant roles in upcoming projects.
Esposito appeared in the film Rabbit Hole (2010). He also appeared in the first season of the ABC program Once Upon a Time, which debuted in October 2011. He portrayed the split role of Sidney Glass, a reporter for The Daily Mirror in the town of Storybrooke, Maine, who is really a genie trapped in the Magic Mirror, possessed by The Evil Queen in a parallel fairy tale world. Esposito would periodically reprise the role in later seasons as a guest star. Esposito appeared in Revolution as Major Tom Neville, a central character who kills Ben Matheson in the pilot. He escorts a captured Danny to the capital Philadelphia of the Monroe Republic.
Social Network
Giancarlo Esposito maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, often engaging with fans and discussing his projects. However, specific details about his social media following are not widely reported.
In 2002, Esposito was cast as a legal eagle in the David E. Kelley television drama Girls Club. Although the series only lasted one season, and did not garner generally positive reviews, it represented a personal turning point for Esposito, who relayed to The Washington Post: "I started to play bosses. And I realized, 'Oh, okay, this is an opportunity.' It was really a great opening for me to show who I really was. And it's kept going like that."
Education
While specific information about Giancarlo Esposito's formal education is limited, he began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age, initially performing on Broadway before transitioning to film and television.
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).
When Esposito was six, his family moved to Manhattan. He attended Elizabeth Seton College in New York and earned a two-year degree in radio and television communications.
In 1988, he landed his breakout role as the leader ("Dean Big Brother Almighty") of the black fraternity "Gamma Phi Gamma" in director Spike Lee's film School Daze, exploring color relations at black colleges. Over the next four years, Esposito and Lee collaborated on three other movies: Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Malcolm X. During the 1990s, Esposito appeared in the acclaimed indie films Night on Earth, Fresh and Smoke, as well as its sequel Blue in the Face. He also appeared in the mainstream films Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man with Mickey Rourke, Reckless with Mia Farrow, and Waiting to Exhale starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett. In 1996, Esposito was featured in a music video "California" by French superstar Mylène Farmer, directed by Abel Ferrara.
