Name: Giovanni Ribisi
Date of Birth: 17 December 1974 Daughter Lucia (born December 1997) is named after the doomed heroine in the Donizetti opera. Family: Son of Gay Ribisi ; brother of Gina Ribisi twin brother (15 minutes older) of Marissa Ribisi; brother-in-law of Beck. Daughter Lucia born. [December 1997] Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas. Once competed on family game show "I'm Telling" with sister Marissa Ribisi. Won the ShoWest Newcomer of the Year Award in 1999. Made the cover of "Vanity Fair" after receiving critical kudos for "Saving Private Ryan." ... Best known on TV in the recurring role of Lisa Kudrow's dimbulb brother on "Friends." Perennially boyish American character actor known for his dark, somber demeanor, stark versatility and bizarre, off-the-wall performances in cutting edge contemporary films. Clashed with filmmakers on the Basic set because of the inclusion of a female Special Forces operative. Women are not eligible for combat in the US military. He felt it compromised the integrity of the story. He is 15 minutes older than twin sister Marissa. When he was a child, his family had a pet dachshund named Low-Rider. Was approached to play Lynch McGraw in "Hero Wanted" but turned it down. Was born at 8:15pm. Read more Giovanni Ribisi movies (actor)User Comments |
