Giovanni Esposito


Giovanni Esposito is an Italian actor, comedian, and cabaret artist. He works in theater, cinema, and television.

Biography

Esposito was born in Naples and studied acting there. From 1993 to 1995, he attended the Academy of Dramatic Art at the Teatro Bellini in Naples. From 1991, he was seen in various TV productions on Italian television, including small roles on the Pippo Chennedy Show, Mai dire..., as well as with Gialappa's Band. National and international projects followed, including supporting roles in Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's 2010 film The Tourist and Tomy Wigand's comedy Omamamia. In 2009, Esposito made the short film Bisesto, which was nominated for a David di Donatello for Best Short Film award.

Selected filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Un posto al sole
1997La piovraFavignana's henchman8th season
2000GiornalistiAntonio Panizza
2005Grandi domaniMatteo
2010I delitti del cuocoAntonio