Giovanni Ribisi

Cast · Director

Born

December 17, 1974 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth name

Antonino Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi is an American actor whose formation was shaped by twelve years of study inspired by the principles of the Actors Studio and the films of its era. Raised in Los Angeles in a family of artists, he began performing as a child and established himself in television before transitioning to major studio productions. His early film work included Saving Private Ryan, followed by international recognition as Parker Selfridge in Avatar and the lead role of Marius Josipović in Sneaky Pete. Ribisi has also directed music videos and worked as a cinematographer, expanding his exploration of cinematic language beyond acting.