Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito's life began in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he was born to a father, an Italian carpenter and stagehand from Naples, Italy, and a mother, an African-American opera singer from Alabama. At the time of his birth, his parents were working in Europe, but they eventually settled in Manhattan by the time he was six years old. It was here that he grew up, surrounded by the vibrant city's theatrical scene.
As a child, Giancarlo's exposure to the performing arts was inevitable, and he made his Broadway debut at the tender age of eight, playing the role of a slave child in the production of "Maggie Flynn" in 1966. This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career on the Great White Way, with numerous roles throughout the 1960s and early 1970s.
As he transitioned to film, Giancarlo secured small roles in various movies, before turning his attention to television in the 1980s. It was here that he began to make a name for himself, landing increasingly significant parts in a string of high-profile series. He eventually established himself as a talented character player, both on television and in a number of films.
Giancarlo's breakout role came in 1998 when he played Agent Mike Giardello in the popular TV series "Homicide: Life on the Street". Since then, he has remained a constant presence on our screens, delivering memorable performances in a wide range of roles.
