Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito and Kale Lyn Esposito arrive at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the award for Outstanding Children's Program to Amy Schatz for We Are The Dream: The Kids Of The Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the award for Outstanding Children's Program to Diane Kolyer for We Are The Dream: The Kids Of The Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program to Louis Leterrier for Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program to Halle Stanford for Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program to Lisa Henson for Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance on Night Five of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie to Henk Van Eeghen for Watchmen at Night Three of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito presents the Emmy for Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series to Cheryl Campsmith for One Day At A Time at Night Three of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito

Birthday

April 26

Birthplace

Copenhagen, Denmark

Giancarlo Esposito received widespread acclaim for his chilling performance as taciturn drug kingpin “Gustavo 'Gus' Fring” in AMC’s Primetime Emmy-winning drama Breaking Bad. He made his Broadway debut in 1966, at age eight, with a role in the play Maggie Flynn. His early feature film roles included The Cotton Club and Desperately Seeking Susan. He has also worked with director Spike Lee in the films Do the Right Thing, Mo’ Better Blues, School Daze and Malcolm X. Notable television series included Miami Vice, New York Undercover, Bakersfield P.D., Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, The Street and many others. More recent credits include the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time and the new NBC drama Revolution. More about Esposito and Breaking Bad at the official show site.