Salvatore Esposito (Italian: [salvaˈtoːre eˈspɔːzito]; born 2 February 1986, Naples)[1] is an Italian actor. He is best known for his leading role as Gennaro "Genny" Savastano on the Sky Italia television series Gomorrah (2014–2021).[2] In 2020, Esposito made his English-language debut, appearing in the 4th season of the American TV series Fargo. His role in the series, as intimidating Italian mobster Gaetano Fadda, was highly praised.[3][4]
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Born | (1986-02-02) 2 February 1986 (age 38)
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Occupation | Actor |
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Years active | 2011–present |
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Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2012
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Il principio del terzo escluso
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R.O.S.
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Short film
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2015
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Carvina
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Fra
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Short film
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They Call Me Jeeg
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Vincenzo
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The Bookmakers
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Fighter
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Short film
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2016
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Zeta - Una storia hip-hop
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Sante
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2017
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Veleno
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Rino Caradonna
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AFMV - Addio fottuti musi verdi
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Genny Falacone
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2018
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My Big Gay Italian Wedding
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Paolo Baiello
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Nessuno è innocente
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Ermanno
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Short film
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Taxi 5
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Antonio Di Biase
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2019
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L'eroe
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Giorgio Pollini
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The Immortal
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Gennaro Savastano
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2020
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Spaccapietre
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Giuseppe
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2022
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La cena perfetta
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Carmine
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2022
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Rosanero
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Totò
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2025
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Den of Thieves: Pantera
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TBA
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[5]
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Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2013
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Il clan dei camorristi
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Domenico
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Main role; 8 episodes
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2014–2021
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Gomorrah
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Gennaro Savastano
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Main role; 58 episodes
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2020
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Fargo
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Gaetano Fadda
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Main role (season 4); 8 episodes
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