Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi is an American actor known for his diverse roles across film and television, with notable performances in blockbuster films and critically acclaimed TV series. After a series of early television appearances, Giovanni Ribisi gained broader recognition through his recurring role as Frank Buffay, Jr. on the popular sitcom Friends, a role that spanned from 1995 to 1998 and again in 2003. This pivotal exposure propelled his film career, leading to significant roles in prominent productions such as Tom Hanks’ That Thing You Do!

In 2023, Ribisi made his feature film debut as a director of photography for Strange Darling, a project where he also took on acting duties with a voice role as Art Pallone and served as a producer. He is slated to return as Parker Selfridge for the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) and Avatar 4 (2029). His forthcoming roles also include H. Silas Pickering in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 3 (TBA), boxing legend Angelo Dundee in The Greatest (TBA), and Tony Kiritsis in American Hostage (TBA), further solidifying his diverse and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.