Portrait of Giancarlo Esposito

Acting

Giancarlo Esposito

Career

Active from 1985 to 2026, busiest in 2026 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles
47
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score59/100
Highest rated
Poster for Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
GoodWatch score92/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 145 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.8 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.0 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.8 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.1 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Giancarlo Esposito Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Historical
    1.3, average 2.6
  • Wholesome
    2.9, average 3.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 13
  • Social Commentary 10
  • Psychological Thriller 7
  • Moral Ambiguity 5
  • Political Intrigue 4
  • New York City 4
  • Coming-of-Age 4
  • Crime Drama 3
  • Intrigue 3
  • Ensemble Cast 3
  • Thought-Provoking 3
  • Gritty Crime Thriller 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

190
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
The Long Home
The Long Home

as William Tell Oliver

2020s

29 titles · average score 64
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026)
GoodWatch score 82

as Abdul Malik

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York (2026)
GoodWatch score 82

as Detective Warren

By Any Means
By Any Means (2026)
GoodWatch score 55

as Vernon Dahmer

The Residence
The Residence (2025)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as A.B. Wynter

Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
GoodWatch score 49

as Sidewinder

The Electric State
The Electric State (2025)
GoodWatch score 39

as Colonel Bradbury / The Marshall

Megalopolis
Megalopolis (2024)
GoodWatch score 47

as Mayor Cicero

The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen (2024)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Uncle Stan

Parish
Parish (2024)
GoodWatch score 54

TV show · as Gracián 'Gray' Parish

Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope (2023)
GoodWatch score 56

TV show · as Leo Pap

Unpregnant
Unpregnant (2020)
GoodWatch score 63

as Bob

Coda
Coda (2020)
GoodWatch score 62

as Paul

2010s

46 titles · average score 64
Creepshow
Creepshow (2019)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Doc

Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
GoodWatch score 55

as Jorge

Better Call Saul Employee Training
Better Call Saul Employee Training (2017)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Gustavo Fring

The Show
The Show (2017)
GoodWatch score 38

as Mason Washington

Okja
Okja (2017)
GoodWatch score 78

as Frank Dawson

Unacknowledged
Unacknowledged (2017)
GoodWatch score 70

as Narrator

Money Monster
Money Monster (2016)
GoodWatch score 59

as Captain Powell

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul (2015)
GoodWatch score 91

TV show · as Gus Fring

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
GoodWatch score 53

as Jorge

Poker Night
Poker Night (2014)
GoodWatch score 49

as Bernard

Revolution
Revolution (2012)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show · as Tom Neville

Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole (2010)
GoodWatch score 76

as Auggie

2000s

49 titles · average score 57
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad (2008)
GoodWatch score 92

TV show · as Gustavo Fring

Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill (2008)
GoodWatch score 39

as Dr. Palmer

Feel The Noise
Feel The Noise (2007)
GoodWatch score 31

as Roberto Vega

Last Holiday
Last Holiday (2006)
GoodWatch score 61

as Senator Dillings

Sherrybaby
Sherrybaby (2006)
GoodWatch score 67

as Parole Officer Hernandez

South Beach
South Beach (2006)
GoodWatch score 31

TV show · as Robert Fuentes

Derailed
Derailed (2005)
GoodWatch score 46

as Detective Church

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
GoodWatch score 40

as Little Jeff

Bones
Bones (2005)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Richard Benoit

CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami (2002)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Chief Braga

Monkeybone
Monkeybone (2001)
GoodWatch score 39

as Hypnos

Piñero
Piñero (2001)
GoodWatch score 44

as Miguel Algarin

1990s

44 titles · average score 62
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet (1998)
GoodWatch score 48

as Chaz Villanueva

Twilight
Twilight (1998)
GoodWatch score 56

as Reuben Escobar

Phoenix
Phoenix (1998)
GoodWatch score 53

as Louie

Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose (1997)
GoodWatch score 65

as Charlie Dunt

Big City Blues
Big City Blues (1997)
GoodWatch score 25

as Georgie

Smoke
Smoke (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

as 1st OTB Man / Tommy

Fresh
Fresh (1994)
GoodWatch score 80

as Esteban

Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
GoodWatch score 89

TV show · as Michael Giardello

Bakersfield P.D.
Bakersfield P.D. (1993)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Detective Paul Gigante

Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts (1992)
GoodWatch score 72

as Bugs Raplin

Night on Earth
Night on Earth (1991)
GoodWatch score 75

as YoYo

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)
GoodWatch score 48

as Jimmy Jiles

1980s

20 titles · average score 66
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)
GoodWatch score 87

as Buggin Out

School Daze
School Daze (1988)
GoodWatch score 58

as Julian 'Dean Big Brother Almighty' Eaves

Heartbeat
Heartbeat (1987)

as Gang Member #1

Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine (1987)
GoodWatch score 81

as Howie

Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
GoodWatch score 36

as Videoplayer

The Equalizer
The Equalizer (1985)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Jumpin' Jack

Finnegan Begin Again
Finnegan Begin Again (1985)
GoodWatch score 72

as Intruder

Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
GoodWatch score 72

as Street Vendor

Miami Vice
Miami Vice (1984)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Adonis Jackson / Ricky

Trading Places
Trading Places (1983)
GoodWatch score 77

as Cellmate #2

American Playhouse
American Playhouse (1982)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as Simon Fernandes / Elisha

Taps
Taps (1981)
GoodWatch score 63

as Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce

1970s

1 title · average score 62
Running
Running (1979)
GoodWatch score 62

as Puerto Rican Teenager