Giovanni Ribisi
Known for
A chameleonic face of American independent cinema, Giovanni Ribisi has built a career of intense supporting roles and characters on the edge of the abyss. He became known as Phoebe's fragile brother in the series 'Friends' and as the dying young soldier in 'Saving Private Ryan'. His ability to inhabit unstable or broken types shone in 'Lost in Translation', 'Avatar' and the series 'Sneaky Pete'. A specialist in contained intensity, he brings an unsettling, vulnerable texture to every role he plays.
Giovanni Ribisi
59 Movies
17 Series
A chameleonic face of American independent cinema, Giovanni Ribisi has built a career of intense supporting roles and characters on the edge of the abyss. He became known as Phoebe's fragile brother in the series 'Friends' and as the dying young soldier in 'Saving Private Ryan'. His ability to inhabit unstable or broken types shone in 'Lost in Translation', 'Avatar' and the series 'Sneaky Pete'. A specialist in contained intensity, he brings an unsettling, vulnerable texture to every role he plays.
Movies
Plays Selfridge
Avatar: Fire and Ash
2025
Plays Parker Selfridge
Avatar
2009
Plays Parker Selfridge
Avatar: The Way of Water
2022
Plays T/4 Medic Wade
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Plays Donny
Ted 2
2015
Plays Donny
Ted
2012
Plays John
Lost in Translation
2003
Plays Steve "V"
Lost Highway
1997
Plays Kip Raines
Gone in Sixty Seconds
2000
Plays Alvin Karpis
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Junior
Cold Mountain
2003
Plays Edward
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
Producer
Plays Art Pallone (voice)
Strange Darling
2024
Plays Bandit #20
The Postman
1997
Plays Conway Keeler
Gangster Squad
2013
Plays Pickering
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
2024
Plays Buddy Cole
The Gift
2000
Plays Moberg
The Rum Diary
2011
Plays Miles Haley
Perfect Stranger
2007
Plays Chad
That Thing You Do!
1996
Plays Tim Briggs
Contraband
2012
Plays Dex
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
2004
Plays Ted
The Big White
2005
Plays Joey
10th & Wolf
2006
Plays 2LT Levi Kendall
Basic
2003
Plays Elliott
Flight of the Phoenix
2004
Plays The Screamer
The Bad Batch
2017
Plays Seth Davis
Boiler Room
2000
Plays Lee White
Selma
2014
Plays Parker Selfridge
Avatar 4
2029
Plays Roland Bailey
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
2024
Plays Wayne Beering
Middle Men
2009
Plays Rudy
The Dead Girl
2006
Plays Filippo
Heaven
2002
Plays Parker Selfridge
Avatar 5
2031
Plays Peter Cochran
The Mod Squad
1999
Plays Joey Schneider
Phoenix
1998
Plays John
A Million Little Pieces
2019
Plays Soldier
Masked and Anonymous
2003
Plays Jeff
SubUrbia
1997
Plays Daniel McMann
The Other Sister
1999
Plays Sidney
All the Rage
1999
Plays Scott
Mind Ripper
1995
Plays Paul
Results
2015
Plays Jason
Some Girl
1998
Plays Wex
The Grave
1996
Plays Tim
Meadowland
2015
Plays Detective Frank Giardello
Columbus Circle
2012
Plays Gray Evans
I Love Your Work
2003
Plays Vic
Gardener of Eden
2007
TV Shows
Plays Cory Kupkus
My Two Dads
1987
Director
Plays Pete Murphy / Marius Josipović
Sneaky Pete
2015
Plays Warner Whittemore
Dads
2013
Plays Skinner Buckley
Davis Rules
1991
Plays Jeff Billings
The Wonder Years
1988
Plays Joe Colombo
The Offer
2022
Plays Frank Jr.
Friends
1994
Plays Jerry
On the Verge
2021
Plays Dan Cogdell
Waco: The Aftermath
2023
Plays Ralph Mariano
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Tony Kiritsis
American Hostage
Plays Tony Kingston
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Teddy
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Nick
Entourage
2004
Plays Teddy (segment "The Beacon")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Darin Peter Oswald
The X-Files
1993
Plays Eddie Foden
The Hunger
1997
Plays Randy (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Latest Trailers
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
Full Filmography
Avatar 5
Parker Selfridge
2031
Film
Avatar 4
Parker Selfridge
2029
Film
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Selfridge
2025
Film
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Roland Bailey
2024
Film
Strange Darling
Art Pallone (voice)
2024
Film
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Pickering
2024
Film
Waco: The Aftermath
Dan Cogdell · 5 episodes
2023
TV
The Offer
Joe Colombo · 10 episodes
2022
TV
Avatar: The Way of Water
Parker Selfridge
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Giovanni Ribisi and where are they from?
Giovanni Ribisi is 51 years old, born on December 17, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Giovanni Ribisi?
Giovanni Ribisi is best known for roles in Avatar, Saving Private Ryan, Avatar: The Way of Water.
How many movies has Giovanni Ribisi been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Giovanni Ribisi has appeared in 59 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Giovanni Ribisi's first movie?
The career of Giovanni Ribisi began with Promised a Miracle (1988).
What is Giovanni Ribisi's most recent movie or series?
Giovanni Ribisi's most recent release is Avatar: Fire and Ash, which premiered on December 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Giovanni Ribisi appeared in?
On television, Giovanni Ribisi has appeared in Friends, Family Guy, The X-Files, Married... with Children.
Does Giovanni Ribisi have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Giovanni Ribisi's upcoming work includes: Avatar 4 (2029), Avatar 5 (2031).
Giovanni Ribisi
1974-12-17 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Giovanni Ribisi (born December 17, 1974) is an American actor. His film credits include Gone in 60 Seconds, Boiler Room, Saving Private Ryan, The Mod Squad, The Gift, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Lost in Translation and more recently, Public Enemies and Avatar. He is also known for his role as Phoebe Buffay's brother Frank on the sitcom Friends. He also appeared in music videos for Crystal Ball by Keane and Talk About The Blues by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.