Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Giancarlo Esposito
Discover the career path of Giancarlo Esposito, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Giancarlo Esposito is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of Gus Fring in the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad (2009-2011) and its prequel, Better Call Saul (2017-2022). His performance as the calculating drug kingpin earned him two Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations in the same category. Esposito's work is considered a highlight in contemporary television, showcasing his ability to embody complex and compelling characters.
1968: Broadway Debut in Maggie Flynn
In 1968, Giancarlo Esposito made his Broadway debut as a child actor in the short-lived musical "Maggie Flynn" alongside Shirley Jones.
1988: Role in School Daze
In 1988, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film School Daze.
1989: Role in Do the Right Thing
In 1989, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film Do the Right Thing.
1990: Roles in Mo' Better Blues and King of New York
In 1990, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the films Mo' Better Blues and King of New York.
1992: Roles in Malcolm X and Bob Roberts
In 1992, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the films Malcolm X and Bob Roberts.
1995: Role in The Usual Suspects
In 1995, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film The Usual Suspects.
1996: Featured in Mylène Farmer's Music Video "California"
In 1996, Giancarlo Esposito was featured in the music video "California" by French superstar Mylène Farmer, directed by Abel Ferrara.
1997: Film Roles in Trouble on the Corner and Nothing to Lose
In 1997, Giancarlo Esposito played Darryl in Trouble on the Corner and Charlie Dunt in Nothing to Lose.
2000: Reprising Role in Homicide: Life on the Street TV Movie
In 2000, Giancarlo Esposito reprised his role as FBI agent Mike Giardello for the made-for-TV movie of Homicide: Life on the Street.
2001: Roles in Ali and Monkeybone
In 2001, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the films Ali and Monkeybone.
2002: Cast in Girls Club
In 2002, Giancarlo Esposito was cast in the David E. Kelley television drama Girls Club, which, despite lasting only one season, was a turning point for him, leading to more roles as a 'boss'.
2005: Role in Hate Crime
In 2005, Giancarlo Esposito played a detective in the film Hate Crime.
2006: Role in Last Holiday
In 2006, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film Last Holiday.
2007: Role in Feel the Noise
In 2007, Giancarlo Esposito played ex-musician Roberto in Feel the Noise.
2008: Broadway performance in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
In 2008, Giancarlo Esposito appeared on Broadway as Gooper in an African American production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
2008: Directorial Debut with Gospel Hill
In 2008, Giancarlo Esposito made his directorial debut with Gospel Hill, also serving as producer and star of the film.
2009: Appearance in Breaking Bad as Gus Fring
In 2009, Giancarlo Esposito first appeared in Breaking Bad as Gus Fring.
2010: Role in Rabbit Hole
In 2010, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film Rabbit Hole.
October 2011: Debut in Once Upon a Time
In October 2011, Giancarlo Esposito appeared in the first season of the ABC program Once Upon a Time, playing the dual role of Sidney Glass and the Magic Mirror.
2011: Breaking Bad
In 2011, Giancarlo Esposito continued his role as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad.
2017: Reprising Role in Better Call Saul
In 2017, Giancarlo Esposito reprised his role as Gus Fring in the Breaking Bad prequel series, Better Call Saul.
2019: Appearance in The Boys
In 2019, Giancarlo Esposito appeared in the first-season finale of The Boys as Stan Edgar.
2019: Role in Godfather of Harlem
In 2019, Giancarlo Esposito began playing the role of New York congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in the Epix series Godfather of Harlem.
July 2020: Teasing Role in a Video Game
In July 2020, Giancarlo Esposito began teasing his role in "a huge video game".
2022: Role in Euphoria film installation
In 2022, Giancarlo Esposito played Taxi Driver in Euphoria, a film installation by Julian Rosefeldt.
2022: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Far Cry 6
In 2022, Giancarlo Esposito voiced the character Faraday in the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and played Antón Castillo, the main antagonist of the video game Far Cry 6.
December 2024: Cast Member in Out Come The Wolves
In December 2024, Giancarlo Esposito was announced as a cast member in the independent drama Out Come The Wolves, based on the Rancid album of 1995.
2024: Launch of Graphic Novel The Venetian
In 2024, Giancarlo Esposito launched his first graphic novel, The Venetian.
February 2025: Appearance in Captain America: Brave New World
In February 2025, Giancarlo Esposito appeared as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder in Captain America: Brave New World.
2025: Role in Captain America: Brave New World
In 2025, Giancarlo Esposito acted in the film Captain America: Brave New World.
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