Giancarlo Esposito
Actor · Director · Producer · Executive Producer
Born Apr 26, 1958 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Active 1970–present · Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito (born April 26, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad from 2009 to 2011 and its prequel series Better Call Saul from 2017 to 2022.
Filmography
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) — SidewinderThe Residence (2025) — A.B. WynterThe Electric State (2025) — Colonel Bradbury / The Marshall7 Dogs (2026)The Cat in the Hat (2026) — Mr. Hoogeboom (voice)Breaking Bad (2008) — Gustavo FringThe Boys (2019) — Stan Edgar · Meerkat Stan Edgar (voice)The Mandalorian (2019) — Moff GideonBetter Call Saul (2015) — Gus Fring · DirectorThe Usual Suspects (1995) — Jack BaerWestworld (2016) — El LazoBones (2005) — Richard BenoitMaze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) — JorgeMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) — JorgeThe Jungle Book (2016) — Akela (voice)Okja (2017) — Frank DawsonCommunity (2009) — Gilbert LawsonGhost Whisperer (2005) — Ely FisherTrading Places (1983) — Cellmate #2Do the Right Thing (1989) — Buggin OutLie to Me (2009) — Beau HackmanHarley Quinn (2019) — Lex Luthor (voice)Once Upon a Time (2011) — Sidney Glass / Magic MirrorCSI: Miami (2002) — Chief Braga