Giovanni Ribisi is known for his roles as Frank Buffay Jr. on *Friends* (1996), Private First Class Irwin Wade in *Saving Private Ryan* (1998), and as the voice of Phineas Nigellus in *Avatar: The Way of Water* (2022).
Films
- Avatar: The Way of WaterParker Selfridge2022
- The OfferJoe Colombo (TV miniseries)2022
- A Million Little PiecesJohn2018
- Ted 2Donny2015
- TedDonny2012
- The Rum DiaryMoburg2011
- AvatarParker Selfridge2009
- Gone in Sixty SecondsKip Raines2000
- Saving Private RyanPrivate First Class Irwin Wade1998
- Lost in SpaceDr. Jude Robinson1998
- The PostmanBandit 201997
- That Thing You Do!Chad1996
TV shows
- FriendsFrank Buffay Jr.1996–2003
- My Name Is EarlRalph2008
- The X-FilesDarrel Ridenour (episode ‘D.P.O.’)1997
- NYPD BlueKevin Dattilo1996
- The CommishVarious1991–1996
- Married… with ChildrenSon of Al’s boss (episode ‘Rock and Roll Girl’)1990
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About Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi is an American actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile character roles across film and television. Born in Los Angeles, he began acting as a child and gained prominence in the late 1990s with roles in major films and popular TV series.
FAQs
What is Giovanni Ribisi’s most famous role?
Many consider his role as Private First Class Irwin Wade in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998) or as Parker Selfridge in ‘Avatar’ (2009) to be his most famous.
Did Giovanni Ribisi appear in Friends?
Yes, he played Frank Buffay Jr., the half-brother of Phoebe Buffay, in multiple episodes from 1996 to 2003.
Is Giovanni Ribisi in the Avatar sequels?
Yes, he reprised his role as Parker Selfridge in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (2022) and is expected to appear in future sequels.
What is Giovanni Ribisi’s date of birth?
He was born on 17 December 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Has Giovanni Ribisi worked as a director?
Not as a film director, but he has directed one short film (‘Inside Out’ in 2006) and a documentary (‘The Lost City of Z’ behind-the-scenes content).
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