Giovanni Ribisi (full name Antonio Giovanni) is an American actor, producer, director, cameraman and screenwriter. His creative career began with television projects: "Married with Children", "Twilight Zone", "Wonderful Years". The actor gained fame after filming one of the episodes of the famous project "The X-Files" and after the series "Friends". He also starred in the films Gone in 60 Seconds, Clayton Base, Lost in Translation, Avatar.
The creative biography of the actor has over ninety roles in television and film projects. He was repeatedly nominated for awards: "Emmy", "Saturn", Screen Actors Guild.
early years
The boy was born in the United States in the winter of 1974. Giovanni has Italian roots, because his paternal grandfather was born in Sicily, in a family of Italian farmers.
The boy's father was a famous musician, and his mother was a manager engaged in the selection of talented actors and screenwriters. Ribisi has a twin sister, Marissa, who also later became an actress.
Being born into a creative family certainly influenced the further fate of Giovanni. From early childhood, he himself showed interest in art, music and theater, constantly staged various performances at home, not allowing his loved ones to rest in peace.
Children's fun and games gradually developed into a serious passion for creativity. At school, the boy has repeatedly demonstrated his acting talent, participating in all kinds of theatrical performances.
Already in his school years, Giovanni, not without the help of his mother, began to receive cameo roles on television. He starred in various shows, and also began participating in television series, where his talent did not go unnoticed.
Film career
The first success came to Giovanni after filming the famous TV series "The X-Files". He played a role in the third season of the project, in an episode titled "DPO".
After that, the young actor got a role in the acclaimed project "Friends", where he played Frank Jr., Phoebe's brother.
In the late 90s, Ribisi took part in the filming of the musical comedy "What You Do" directed by Tom Hanks. The famous actor personally invited Giovanni to the project, where he invited him to play one of the central roles - a rock singer who is making his way to fame.
Another significant event in Ribisi's acting career was her participation in S. Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan. The actor played the role of Dr. Irwin Wade.
In the early 2000s, along with Nicholas Cage and Angelina, Jolly Ribisi played in the action movie Gone in 60 Seconds, becoming the brother of the main character on the screen, who helped him in a car theft scam.
In the further career of the actor, many roles in well-known projects, including: "Gift", "Paradise", "Lost in Translation", "Cold Mountain", "Handsome Men", "Flight of the Phoenix", "Johnny D.", "Avatar", "Odd Man", "Gangster Hunters", "Sneaky Pete".
Ribisi has also been involved in voicing cartoon characters on several occasions. He also co-directed and produced the hit TV series Sneaky Pete.
In the coming years, Ribisi will take part in the filming of the sequels of the cult film "Avatar".
Personal life
The first time the actor got married in 1997. Mariah O'Brien became his chosen one. The husband and wife lived together for about four years and divorced in 2001. In this marriage, a daughter, Lucia, was born, who is currently also trying herself as an actress.
Model Agness Dein became Giovanni's second wife. They got married in 2012. This marriage did not last long either. The couple divorced in 2016.
