Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello is an American actor, producer, director, and author known for his roles in film and television, including ‘True Blood’ and ‘Magic Mike.’ After securing his first professional acting role as Flash Thompson in the film ‘Spider-Man’ in 2002, Joe Manganiello went on to establish a versatile career across film and television. He gained significant recognition for his role as Alcide Herveaux, appearing in 42 episodes of the critically acclaimed HBO series ‘True Blood’ from 2010 to 2014. Manganiello further captivated audiences as Big Dick Richie in the highly successful ‘Magic Mike’ film series, including ‘Magic Mike’ (2012), ‘Magic Mike XXL’ (2015), and most recently, ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ in 2023. Manganiello quickly expanded his presence in the entertainment industry beyond acting, taking on prominent roles as a producer and director.

His producing credits include the documentary ‘La Bare’ (2014), and feature films such as ‘Bottom of the 9th’ (2019), ‘Archenemy’ (2020), and ‘Shoplifters of the World’ (2021). Demonstrating his creative range, he also authored the book ‘Evolution: The Cutting Edge Guide to Breaking Down Walls and Building the Body You’ve Always Wanted,’ offering insights into personal transformation. In 2021, he also lent his voice to the video game ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.’ His recent acting work spans both live-action and animated projects, showcasing his dynamic vocal abilities. Manganiello provided voice performances for the animated series ‘Big City Greens’ (2021–2025) and ‘Love, Death & Robots’ (2022).

On the acting front, he is set to appear as Bruno in the upcoming film ‘Nonna’ (2025) and will portray Mr. 0 for four episodes in the highly anticipated live-action series ‘One Piece’ (2026).