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What is Giancarlo Esposito’s Net Worth and Salary?

Giancarlo Esposito is a Danish-American actor and director with a net worth of $8 million. He is most recognized for his role as Gus Fring in the critically acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad” and its sequel, “Better Call Saul.”

Giancarlo Esposito’s Early Life and Career

Giancarlo Esposito was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to a father from Naples, Italy and a mother from Alabama. The family moved to New York City when he was six years old, and he began acting on Broadway at the age of eight. He continued to act throughout his childhood and teenage years, but also pursued a degree in radio and television communication at Elizabeth Seton College in Yonkers, New York.

Esposito has stated that his role in the Tony winning musical “Seesaw” at thirteen was his first feeling of success. While he could have made a career out of acting alone, he wanted to learn the technical aspects of theater and performing, as well as have a backup plan in case acting didn’t work out.

Giancarlo Esposito’s Career Highlights

Giancarlo Esposito started his career as a singer on “The Electric Company” and later played a camp counselor on “Sesame Street.” He got his break in Spike Lee’s 1988 musical comedy “School Daze” and went on to have supporting roles in Lee’s “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Malcom X,” and “Do the Right Thing.” He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in the 1994 independent drama “Fresh” and had supporting roles in the critically acclaimed film “The Usual Suspects” and the independent film “Smoke.” Esposito gained more widespread recognition for his portrayal of FBI Agent Mike in the seventh season of “Homicide: Life on the Street.” He played Muhammad Ali’s father in the biographical drama “Ali” and had a supporting role in the black comedy “Monkeybone.” Esposito made his directorial debut in 2008 with the film “Gospel Hill” and was in the Broadway production of the Tennessee Williams play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

Giancarlo Esposito’s Acting Career

Giancarlo Esposito gained mainstream success with his role as the leader of a meth trafficking ring in “Breaking Bad.” His portrayal of Gus Fring earned him critical acclaim, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama and an Emmy Award nomination. He also appeared in the show’s spin-off prequel “Better Call Saul,” which earned him two more Emmy nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

In addition to his work on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” Esposito appeared in several other television shows in the 2010s, including “Allegiance,” “The Get Down,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Rebel,” and “Westworld.” He also acted as a narrator for “Dear White People” and was a voice actor in the animated series “Dallas and Robo” and “Harley Quinn.” He voiced a character in the 2016 film “The Jungle Book.”

In 2019, Esposito landed a leading role in the Disney series “The Mandalorian,” which is part of the Star Wars franchise. He also stars in the crime drama television show “Godfather of Harlem,” which premiered on Epix in September of 2019.

Giancarlo Esposito’s Personal Life and Achievements

Giancarlo Esposito married producer Joy McManigal in 1995, and they had four daughters together. However, they divorced in 2015.

Esposito is fluent in Italian and Spanish and has shown his language skills in various acting roles.

In 2014, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his achievements in the entertainment industry.

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