Sebastian Maniscalco

Sebastian Maniscalco

52 · Born: Jul 8, 1973

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 8, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Rose Maniscalco
  • Salvatore Maniscalco

Biography

Sebastian Maniscalco, the Chicago-area born, Italian-immigrant-raised comedian, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of comedy. With his unique ability to seize the moment and speak his mind, he is a breath of fresh air in a culture that often prioritizes politeness over honesty.

Born to be a comedian, Maniscalco's innate talent and keen self-awareness have led him to achieve great success through his hard work and dedication. He began his journey in comedy in 1998, moving to Los Angeles and performing at every opportunity, even taking a break from his waiter job at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to rush to the Comedy Store.

Now, Maniscalco is one of the premier standup comedians, known for his meticulous and hard-won comedic point of view. He has been recognized by the New York Times for his "own kind of panache" and has gained a reputation as a natural-born storyteller.

With a string of successful network specials, including "Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That?," "What's Wrong With People?," and "Aren't You Embarrassed?," Maniscalco has proven himself to be a master of the stage. His latest tour was a massive success, and he will continue to tour and make appearances in major motion pictures and television shows.

In addition to his standup comedy, Maniscalco also hosts his own popular SiriusXM program, "The Pete and Sebastian Show," and will make several major motion picture appearances in the coming year, including a voice-over role in the animated feature "Nut Job 2," a role in the New Line Feature comedy "The House" starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, and a turn in the independent drama "Cruise" directed by Rob Siegel and produced by Jeremy Renner.

Despite his many accomplishments, Maniscalco remains dedicated to his craft, always pushing himself to be better and to make his audience laugh. He is a true master of his craft, and his unique voice and perspective are a welcome addition to the world of comedy.

Career

2024
Unfrosted
Unfrosted as Chester Slink
IF
IF as Magician Mouse (voice)
2023
Spinning Gold
Spinning Gold as Giorgio Moroder
Somewhere in Queens
Somewhere in Queens as Frank Russo
About My Father
About My Father as Sebastian Maniscalco
How to Be a Bookie
How to Be a Bookie as Danny Colavito
2019
The Irishman
The Irishman as Crazy Joe Gallo
2018
Cruise
Cruise as Dinardo
Green Book
Green Book as Johnny Venere
Tag
Tag as Pastor
2017
The House
The House as The Stand-Up