Gilles Marini

Actor

American, French Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican, French
Date of Birth26/01/1976
Age50 years
BirthplaceGrasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Firefighter
  • Baker
Famous RoleDante in the film, Sex and the City (2008)

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Physical TransformationIn 2018, he lost over 25 lbs (11.33 kgs) in two weeks to prepare for his role in the Hollywood film, 'Waiting for Anya' (2020)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling in the forest
  • Mixed martial arts
  • Cooking
  • Soccer

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsCarole Marini
Marriage Date1998

Family

FatherItalian
MotherGreek
Siblings
  • Brother - Thomas Marini
  • Sister - Esther Goretta
SpouseCarole Marini
Children
  • Son - Georges Marini
  • Daughter - Juliana Marini

Career

Debut
FilmScreech of the Decapitated (2005)
TVThe O.C. (2004) on Fox network as lawyer
Video GameMafia: The City of Lost Heaven (2002) as voice of Sam
Awards, Honours
  • Artistic Achievement Humanitarian Award by the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) (2011)
  • Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming Award from Television Critics Association for the show, 'Switched at Birth' (2012)
  • Best Actor at the International Motion Picture Awards for the film, 'Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha' (2023)
  • Best Actor at the World Film Festival in Cannes (2023)

Favourites

Food
  • Sushi
  • Pasta
Film
  • First Blood (1982)
  • Double Impact (1991)
  • The Fifth Element (1997)
  • City of God (2002)
SingerMichael Jackson
TV ShowsAlone (18 June 2015 - Present)
Sports
  • Mixed Martial Arts
  • Jiu-jitsu
  • Soccer

Style Quotient

Car CollectionCadillac Escalade
Bike Collection
  • Indian Chief Bobber
  • Indian FTR1200

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His father is Italian while his mother belongs to Greek ancestry.
2. He grew up in France while working in his father’s bakery.
3. He moved out of his home and started living alone when he turned 16.
4. He worked as a firefighter in the Paris Fire Brigade after finishing high school.
5. He moved to America in 1998 and learned the English language after arriving.
6. In 2006, he appeared in an episode of the TV show, ‘Criminal Minds.’
7. In 2008, he starred in the film, ‘Sex and the City,’ and played the role of Dante, which helped him gain international fame.
8. In 2009, he participated in the American dance competition show, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and finished in second place.
9. He portrayed Luc Laurent in the TV show, ‘Brothers & Sisters’ (2009-2011).
10. He played Angelo Sorrento in the TV series, ‘Switched at Birth’ (2011-2017), where he learned American Sign Language for his role.
11. He guest-starred in the TV show, ‘2 Broke Girls’ (2013–2014).
12. In 2024, he appeared in the film, ‘Murder Company.’
13. He drinks alcohol occasionally.
14. He is an animal lover and has various pets including a cat, a parrot, a squirrel and 2 dogs.
15. He is a fitness enthusiast and regularly works out at the gym.
16. He grew up in Southern France.
17. While serving as a firefighter with the French Army in Paris, he was discovered by photographer Fred Goudon who encouraged him to pursue a modeling career.
18. He had a successful modeling career as a model for Giorgio Armani before transitioning to acting.
19. He moved to America and settled in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
20. In 2007, he played a French pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
21. In 2008, he starred in the film, Sex and the City, playing the role of Dante, which helped him gain international fame.
22. He appeared in the TV show, Passions (NBC, 1999-2007).
23. He appeared in the TV show, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS, 1987-).
24. He appeared in the TV show, Ugly Betty (ABC, 2006-2010).
25. He appeared in the TV show, Dirty Sexy Money (ABC, 2007-2009).
26. He portrayed Sebastien Valet in Season 5 of MTV's Teen Wolf.
27. He speaks English and is fluent in multiple languages.
28. He was a co-host on the Netflix show Ultimate Beastmaster.
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