Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito is an American actor and director. He is best known for portraying Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its prequel series Better Call Saul (2017–2022). For this role, he won the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and earned three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Esposito’s roles have been as diverse as they are memorable. He captivated audiences as the enigmatic Gustavo “Gus” Fring in “Breaking Bad” and its prequel, “Better Call Saul”. Additionally, his portrayal of Buggin’ Out in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” garnered attention, while his appearance in “The Mandalorian” as Moff Gideon further established his place as a versatile performer. His theatrical undertakings, including the production “Zooman and The Sign”, are a testament to his prowess on stage.
When it comes to collaborating with some of the industry’s most formidable talents, Esposito has shared screen space with a plethora of notable figures. Spike Lee, with whom he worked in multiple films like “Malcolm X” and “School Daze”, stands out. He’s also teamed up with Bryan Cranston in “Breaking Bad”, Bob Odenkirk in “Better Call Saul”, Pedro Pascal in “The Mandalorian”, Danny Glover in “Bopha!”, Forest Whitaker in “Waiting to Exhale”, Michael Madsen in “Fresh”, Ruby Dee in “Do the Right Thing”, and Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”.
Esposito’s dedication to his craft has not gone unnoticed. For his performance in “Breaking Bad”, he received a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, his work in “Better Call Saul” earned him Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Moreover, his powerful presence on stage was recognized with a nomination for the prestigious Tony Award for his role in “Sacrilege”.