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Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito was born on 26 April 1958, in Copenhagen, Denmark, of part-Italian and African-American descent. Giancarlo is an actor, best known for playing the part of Gustavo “Gus” Fring in the shows “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”. He’s been active in the industry since 1966, and all of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Giancarlo Esposito? As of early-2018, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $6 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. He’s appeared in numerous Spike Lee Films, and also does voice acting work. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.

Giancarlo Esposito $6 million

Giancarlo grew up in Europe, before the family eventually settled in New York City. He attended Elizabeth Seton College, and studied radio and television communications, earning a degree after two years.

In 1966, Esposito made his acting debut on a Broadway production of “Maggie Flynn” in which he played a slave child. He continued appearing in several productions in the next few years, then in the 1980s started to get film opportunities. His net worth started to increase as he appeared in “Maximum Overdrive” and “King of New York”, and in television shows such as “Miami Vice”. In 1988, he got his breakthrough role in the Spike Lee film “School Daze”, which would lead him to collaborate with Lee in other movies, appearing in “Malcolm X” and “Do the Right Thing”. He also appeared in various indie and mainstream films, including “Night on Earth” and “Reckless”. Esposito’s next notable role would come in the crime drama entitled “Homicide: Life on the Street”, in which he played the role of FBI agent Mike Giardello during the final season of the show. He continued acting work throughout the 1990s, appearing in “Trouble on the Corner” and “New York Undercover”, steadily building his net worth.

In 2001, Giancarlo then played Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr. in “Ali”, before appearing in the film “Last Holiday”. He also appeared in the television series “South Beach” and “CSI: Miami”, then moved into directing, and in 2008 made his directorial debut in the film “Gospel Hill”, in which he also starred. The following year, his net worth continued to rise as he joined the cast of the series “Breaking Bad”, in which he became the show’s primary antagonist during the fourth season, for which he received critical acclaim, and also won several awards. In 2011, he appeared in the first season of “Once Upon a Time” before guest-starring in “Community”. He also tried his hand at voice acting, voicing The Dentist in the video game “Payday 2”, and since then he’s frequently voiced for various DC Universe animated films. A few of his latest projects include “The Get Down” and “Better Call Saul”, which is a prequel to “Breaking Bad”, so still adding steadily to his ne worth.

For his personal life, it is known that Esposito married Joy McManigal in 1995 and they have four daughters, however, their marriage ended in divorce.



Full Name Giancarlo Esposito
Net Worth $6 million
Date Of Birth April 26, 1958
Place Of Birth Copenhagen, Denmark
Height 1.73 m
Profession Actor
Nationality American
Spouse Joy McManigal (1995–?; divorced)
Children Kale Lyn Esposito, Syrlucia Esposito, Ruby Esposito, Shayne Lyra Esposito
Parents Elizabeth Foster, Giovanni Esposito
Siblings Vincent Esposito
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Awards Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, Obie Award for Performance
Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television, …
Movies The Jungle Book, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Do the Right Thing, Money Monster, School Daze, The Usual Suspects, Mo’ Better Blues, Bob Roberts, Feel the Noise, Night on Earth, Nothing to Lose, Rabbit Hole, Last Holiday, King of New York, Malcolm X, Sherrybaby, Monkeybone, Trading Places, Deraile…
TV Shows Revolution, Breaking Bad, South Beach, Girls Club, Homicide: Life on the Street, Bakersfield P.D., 5ive Days to Midnight, The Street
Quote
1 [on planning his demise in Breaking Bad (2008)] I said to [Vince Gilligan] It’s got to be something different but it has got to be real. Look at what I do as Gus. I’ve developed this thing where I button my buttons, I look pretty dapper and I fix my tie. And we both stopped and looked at each other, and we were off and running with an idea that proved to be probably one of the most visually satisfying and most gratifying deaths in film history.
2 [on a special award in 2014] I’m getting my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but I feel like my career has just begun. I’m in a place now that I can accept the love and accolades that comes with that star. But more than anything it represents a new beginning for me. Now I feel like I can pick up the pace.
3 I first felt successful when I was 13 and in a show called “Seesaw”. I came offstage and heard the applause of the theater audience and felt a sense of accomplishment. Around that time, my role model for success was Burt Lancaster. He was one of the first actors in Hollywood to start his own production company, and I respected him because he created something he believed in. Nowadays, I look to spiritual people, such as Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama, since I’m always asking myself, “What do I have to give?”.
4 I started in the acting business at age 8, so I feel it’s my experience and social skills for example, how to be charismatic, how not to lose your temper – that have helped me the most to succeed. But I did develop a plan: I wanted to work with good people who had a passion for what they did. Still, at age 17, I made the decision to study the technical part of the business as well. I got a two year degree in radio and television communication at Elizabeth Seton College in Yonkers, New York. I figured if I never made It as an actor, I could go to Alaska, be a cameraman, and collect a paycheck. It would be something to fall back on, but something I still enjoyed.
5 [1997] Accumulating money has never been a real goal for me. Rather, I think about how to make every moment of my life mean something. What’s been my barometer for success is my creative and spiritual growth – I measure my success by the quality of my work. Last year I sat down and reexamined things. I asked myself if I wanted to do anything and everything just to get a lot of money. I decided I’d rather work and collaborate with people at the top of their craft. And my dream has come true. This year, I’m doing a picture with four Academy Award winners: Director Robert Benton, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman and Paul Newman.
6 My advice for achieving success is to make a career choice that reflects your passion. Then work your craft a little bit each day – even if someone’s not paying you to do it. Try to balance your social life with your educational (or professional) life, and have patience.
Fact
1 Fluent in Italian and Spanish.
2 He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6351 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on April 26, 2014.
3 Giancarlo Esposito and Aaron Paul appeared together many years before Breaking Bad (2008) on Ghost Whisperer: Fury (2006).
4 Is a supporter of Mumia Abu Jamal and participated in the 2010 documentary “Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey With Mumia Abu-Jamal”. Billed as “Mumia Abu-Jamal: unrepentant cop-killer or passionate revolutionary?”.
5 Was one of the chorus of children who sang the theme song of The Electric Company (1971).
6 Was a member of the dramatic jury at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival.
7 Won two Obie Awards for his performances in “Distant Fires” and “Zooman and the Sign”.
8 Is a member of the Atlantic Theater Ensemble, the theater company started by David Mamet and William H. Macy.
9 Has four daughters: Shayne Lyra, Kale Lyn, Syrlucia and Ruby.
10 Lived in Europe, New York City and Cleveland until he; his older brother, Vincent; and their parents moved Manhattan when Giancarlo was six. During the boys’ teens, the family lived in Elmsford in Westchester County, New York.
11 His mother was doing a nightclub gig on a split bill with Josephine Baker in Copenhagen, Denmark, around the time he was born.
12 His mother was an opera singer and his father was a stagehand and carpenter from Naples, Italy.

Music Department

Title Year Status Character
The Electric Company 1971-1977 TV Series singer – 779 episodes

Actor

Title Year Status Character
The Maze Runner: The Death Cure 2018 announced Jorge
The Long Home 2017 post-production
Rebel 2017 TV Movie completed Charles
Okja 2017 post-production Frank Dawson
Rebel 2017 TV Series completed Charles
Stuck 2016/II post-production Lloyd
This Is Your Death 2016 completed Mason Washington
The Get Down 2016-2017 TV Series Pastor Ramon Cruz
Brother Nature 2016 Congressman Frank McClaren
Money Monster 2016 Captain Powell
The Jungle Book 2016 Akela (voice)
Once Upon a Time 2011-2016 TV Series Sidney Glass Magic Mirror The Genie
The Pills: Sempre meglio che lavorare 2016 il Boss
Drunk History 2015 TV Series Andrés Pico
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 2015 Jorge
Allegiance 2015 TV Series Oscar Christoph
I Did Not Forget You 2015 Short Dr. Sabian
Poker Night 2014/I Bernard
Batman: Assault on Arkham 2014 Video Black Spider Eric Needham (voice)
Revolution 2012-2014 TV Series Tom Neville Captain Tom Neville
Son of Batman 2014 Video Ra’s al Ghul (voice)
Timms Valley 2013 TV Movie Pruit Normings
They Die by Dawn 2013
Payday 2 2013 Video Game The Dentist (voice)
Axe Cop 2013 TV Series Army Chihuahua
Revolution: Enemies of the State 2013 TV Mini-Series Lt. Tom Neville
Community 2012-2013 TV Series Gilbert Lawson
Over/Under 2013 TV Movie Oliver Ohrt
Alex Cross 2012 Daramus Holiday
NYC 22 2012 TV Series Harvey Williams
Dreaming American 2012 Short Daytona LeMans
Breaking Bad 2009-2011 TV Series Gustavo ‘Gus’ Fring
Certainty 2011 Father Heery
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 2011 TV Series Gordon Ramirez
S.W.A.T.: Firefight 2011 Video Inspector Hollander
Detroit 1-8-7 2010 TV Series Eddie Henderson
Lie to Me 2010 TV Series Beau Hackman
Rabbit Hole 2010 Auggie
Leverage 2010 TV Series Alexander Moto
Gospel Hill 2008 Dr. Palmer
CSI: Miami 2006-2008 TV Series Chief Braga
New Amsterdam 2008 TV Series Special Agent James Lawson
Xenophobia 2008 TV Movie Young
Mano 2007 Short Nino
Feel the Noise 2007 Roberto
The Box 2007/II Det. Dwayne Burkhalter
Racing Daylight 2007 Fred / Drifter
Kidnapped 2007 TV Series Vance
Las Vegas 2006 TV Series Reggie Archibald
Dr. Vegas 2006 TV Series
Rain 2006 Ken Arnold
Bones 2006 TV Series Richard Benoit
Ghost Whisperer 2006 TV Series Ely
South Beach 2006 TV Series Robert Fuentes
Sherrybaby 2006 Parole Officer Hernandez
Last Holiday 2006 Senator Dillings
Derailed 2005/I Detective Church
Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power 2005 Video Little Jeff
Back in the Day 2005 Benson Cooper
Law & Order 1996-2005 TV Series Rodney Fallon Mr. Baylor
Law & Order: Trial by Jury 2005 TV Series Orlando Ramirez
I Will Avenge You, Iago! 2005 Director
Chupacabra Terror 2005 Video Dr. Peña
Hate Crime 2005 Detective Esposito
NYPD 2069 2004 TV Movie Lt. Garner
A Killer Within 2004 Vargas
Doing Hard Time 2004 Video Captain Pierce
5ive Days to Midnight 2004 TV Mini-Series Tim Sanders
Soul Food 2004 TV Series Jules
Half & Half 2004 TV Series Darrell Washington
Noise 2004 Hank
Blind Horizon 2003 J.C. Reynolds
Street Time 2003 TV Series Jesse Haslim
Lucky 2003 TV Series Lord Marion
The Division 2003 TV Series Dr. Pembroke
Ash Tuesday 2003 Karl
Girls Club 2002 TV Series Nicholas Hahn
A Nero Wolfe Mystery 2002 TV Series Ambassador Theodore Kelefy
Third Watch 2002 TV Series Father Romero
The Practice 2002 TV Series Ray McMurphy
100 Centre Street 2001 TV Series Jacob Lenz
Ali 2001 Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr.
Piñero 2001 Miguel Algarin
Strong Medicine 2001 TV Series James ‘Junior’ Bell
Monkeybone 2001 Hypnos
The $treet 2000-2001 TV Series Tom Divack
Josephine 2000 Spike
Touched by an Angel 2000 TV Series Antonio Gaudi
Homicide: The Movie 2000 TV Movie Officer Mike Giardello
Nash Bridges 1996-1999 TV Series Arnold / Gordon Keller / Whip Tyrell
Homicide: Life on the Street 1998-1999 TV Series Mike Giardello
Stardust 1998 Mr. Peavey
Thirst 1998 TV Movie Dr. Lawrence Carver
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet 1998 TV Movie Chaz Villanueva
Where’s Marlowe? 1998 Blind Man (uncredited)
Lulu on the Bridge 1998 Black (DVD deleted scene) (uncredited)
Phoenix 1998 Louie
Creature 1998 TV Mini-Series Lt. Thomas Peniston / Werewolf
NYPD Blue 1996-1998 TV Series Jamaal / Ferdinand Hollie
Twilight 1998 Reuben Escobar
The Hunger 1998 TV Series Vampire
The Maze 1997 Henry Kunitz
The People 1997 Anthony Rivera
Trouble on the Corner 1997 Darryl
Five Desperate Hours 1997 TV Movie Joseph Grange
Big City Blues 1997 Georgie
Loose Women 1997 Stylist #2
Nothing to Lose 1997 Charlie Dunt
The Tomorrow Man 1996 TV Movie Jonathan Driscoll
Living Single 1996 TV Series Jackson Turner
Swift Justice 1996 TV Series Andrew Coffin
Mylène Farmer: California 1996 Video short Rich Man / Pimp
Chicago Hope 1996 TV Series Cherchez LaFemme
Klash 1995 Stoney
Waiting to Exhale 1995 David Matthews (uncredited)
Fallen Angels 1995 TV Series Paris Minton
New York Undercover 1995 TV Series Adolfo Guzman
The Keeper 1995 Paul Lamont
Reckless 1995 Host Tim Timko
Blue in the Face 1995 Tommy Finelli
Smoke 1995 OTB Man #1, Tommy
The Usual Suspects 1995 Jack Baer
Bakersfield P.D. 1993-1994 TV Series Detective Paul Gigante
Benders 1994 Jack
Fresh 1994 Esteban
Seven Songs for Malcolm X 1993 Documentary Autobiography Reading (voice)
Amos & Andrew 1993 Reverend Fenton Brunch
American Experience 1993 TV Series documentary Dr. Kenneth Clark
Relentless: Mind of a Killer 1993 TV Movie Arthur Sistrunk
Malcolm X 1992 Thomas Hayer
Bob Roberts 1992 Bugs Raplin
Night on Earth 1991 YoYo
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man 1991 Jimmy Jiles
Lifestories 1990 TV Series Julio
Mo’ Better Blues 1990 Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
King of New York 1990 Lance
Do the Right Thing 1989 Buggin’ Out
School Daze 1988 Julian
Leg Work 1987 TV Series Tyson
Spenser: For Hire 1987 TV Series Ramos
Heartbeat 1987 Video Gang Member #1
Sweet Lorraine 1987 Howie
The Equalizer 1986 TV Series Jumpin’ Jack
Maximum Overdrive 1986 Videoplayer
American Playhouse 1985-1986 TV Series Simon Fernandes / Elisha
Rockabye 1986 TV Movie Marcus
Miami Vice 1984-1985 TV Series Adonis Jackson / Ricky / Luther
Desperately Seeking Susan 1985 Street Vendor
Finnegan Begin Again 1985 TV Movie Intruder
CBS Schoolbreak Special 1985 TV Series Kyle
The Cotton Club 1984 Bumpy Hood
The Brother from Another Planet 1984 Man Being Arrested (uncredited)
Go Tell It on the Mountain 1984 Elisha
Enormous Changes at the Last Minute 1983 Julio
Trading Places 1983 Cellmate #2
Sesame Street 1982 TV Series Mickey
Another World 1982 TV Series Willie Armstrong
Taps 1981/I Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce
The Gentleman Bandit 1981 TV Movie Jamie
The Changeling 1980 Extra (uncredited)
Tutti a squola 1979
Running 1979 Puerto Rican Teenager
Et Salammbo? 1970 Short voice
Guiding Light 1952 TV Series Clay Tynan (1982-1983)

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Stuck 2016/II associate producer post-production
This Is Your Death 2016 producer completed
Gospel Hill 2008 producer
The Keeper 1995 co-producer

Director

Title Year Status Character
This Is Your Death 2016 completed
Gospel Hill 2008

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
The Get Down 2016 TV Series performer – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
On Meditation 2016 TV Movie documentary Himself
This Week in Hollywood 2015 TV Series Himself
Made in Hollywood 2015 TV Series Himself
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition 2015 TV Series Himself
Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee 2014 Documentary Himself
Good Day L.A. 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
The Arsenio Hall Show 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Talking Bad 2013 TV Series Himself / Gus Fring
Tavis Smiley 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Revolution: Cast and Creators Live at Paleyfest 2013 TV Movie Himself – Panelist
The 39th Annual People’s Choice Awards 2013 TV Special Himself
The 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012 TV Movie Himself
Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal 2012 Documentary Himself
Once Upon a Time: Magic Is Coming 2012 TV Movie Himself – Narrator (voice)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 2012 TV Special Himself – Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter
Comic Con 2012 Live 2012 TV Movie Himself
Celebrity Ghost Stories 2012 TV Series documentary Himself
The After After Party with Steven Michael Quezada 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest
42nd NAACP Image Awards 2011 TV Special Himself
The Jeffrey Henderson Show 2010 TV Series Himself
6 Days in a Park 2009 Documentary short Himself
PoliWood 2009 Documentary Himself
Proudly We Stand: The Inauguration of Barack Obama 2009 TV Movie documentary Himself
2007 Vail Film Festival 2008 Short Himself
Chelsea on the Rocks 2008 Documentary Tip
Birth of a Nation: The Making of ‘School Daze’ 2005 Video documentary short Himself
College Daze 2005 Video documentary short Himself
Making a Mark 2005 Video documentary short Himself
34th NAACP Image Awards 2003 TV Special Himself
HBO First Look 2001 TV Series documentary Himself
The Making of ‘Ali’ 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself
The Kennedy Center Presents: Speak Truth to Power 2000 TV Movie documentary Various
Biography 1999 TV Series documentary Himself
Dans les coulisses du clip ‘California’ 1996 Short Himself
Stolen Moments.: Red Hot+Cool 1994 TV Movie documentary Himself
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1994 TV Series Himself – Guest
Making ‘Do the Right Thing’ 1989 TV Movie documentary Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Retrosexual: The 80’s 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary
FalconCast 2015 TV Series Gustavo Fring
CSI: Miami 2008 TV Series Chief Braga
Kidnapped 2007 TV Series Vance

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2015 BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
2014 Star on the Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Television On April 26, 2014. At 6351 Hollywood Blvd.
2012 Critics’ Choice TV Award Critics Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad (2008)
2012 Gold Derby TV Award Gold Derby Awards Drama Supporting Actor Breaking Bad (2008)
2012 OFTA Television Award Online Film & Television Association Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad (2008)
2011 IGN Award IGN Summer Movie Awards Best TV Villain Breaking Bad (2008)
2011 IGN People’s Choice Award IGN Summer Movie Awards Best TV Villain Breaking Bad (2008)
2009 Rosetta Miller Perry Award Nashville Film Festival Gospel Hill (2008)
2008 Jury Award Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Seashell Best of Fest Gospel Hill (2008)
1995 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995)
1995 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Acting by an Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2015 BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
2013 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Supporting Actor on Television Revolution (2012)
2013 TV Guide Award TV Guide Awards Favorite Villain Revolution (2012)
2012 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad (2008)
2012 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Supporting Actor on Television Breaking Bad (2008)
2012 Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Breaking Bad (2008)
2012 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Breaking Bad (2008)
2011 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Guest Starring Role on Television Breaking Bad (2008)
2011 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad (2008)
1999 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
1995 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Fresh (1994)

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