Giancarlo Esposito
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
4
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Giancarlo Esposito has built a career defined by extraordinary performances that resonate with audiences and critics alike. His two Critics' Choice Television Awards place him among the most honored actors in television drama. His portrayal of Gus Fring is consistently ranked among the greatest TV villains of all time, appearing on lists from Rolling Stone, Variety, and Empire. In 2023, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2024 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival. In 2026, he will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, a fitting tribute to a career that has shaped modern television.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Category: Motion Pictures, at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for his contributions to film and television.
Career Achievement Award
Honored for his body of work.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
Inducted for his impact on television.
Rankings & Lists
The 10 Best TV Villains of All Time
40 Greatest TV Villains of All Time
The 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century
The 100 Greatest TV Characters of the 21st Century
The 50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time
Magazine Covers
Variety
January 2020
Giancarlo Esposito: The Man Behind the Mask
The Hollywood Reporter
June 2020
The Character Actor's Character Actor
Esquire
November 2021
Giancarlo Esposito: The Quiet Power of a Master Villain
Men's Health
March 2023
Giancarlo Esposito: At 64, He's in the Best Shape of His Life
GQ
October 2024
Giancarlo Esposito: The Icon's Guide to Style and Substance
Records & Feats
First actor to win two Critics' Choice Television Awards for the same role in two different series
Won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for playing Gus Fring in both Breaking Bad (2012) and Better Call Saul (2020).
One of the few actors to be nominated for an Emmy for playing the same character in two different series
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad (2012) and for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Better Call Saul (2020) as Gus Fring.