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Gilles Marini Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 48 Years
Wife: Carole Marini
Marital Status: Married

Gilles Marini

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)• Actor
• Model
• Firefighter
• Baker
Famous RoleDante in the film, Sex and the City (2008)
Gilles Marini in a still from Sex and the City
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)6'1" (185 cm)
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Physical TransformationIn 2018, he lost over 25 lbs (11.33 kgs) in two weeks to prepare for his role in the Hollywood film, 'Waiting for Anya' (2020)
Gilles Marini while working out for the film, Waiting for Anya
Career
DebutFilm: Screech of the Decapitated (2005)
Gilles Marini in a still from the film, Screech of the Decapitated
TV: The O.C. (2004) on Fox network as lawyer
Poster of the TV show, The O.C.
Video Game: Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (2002) as voice of Sam
Poster of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Awards, Honours• Artistic Achievement Humanitarian Award by the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) (2011)
• Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming Award from Television Critics Association for the show, 'Switched at Birth'(2012)
• Best Actor at the International Motion Picture Awards for the film, 'Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha'(2023)
• Best Actor at the World Film Festival in Cannes (2023)
Personal Life
Date of Birth26 January 1976 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)48 Years
BirthplaceGrasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Zodiac signAquarius
SignatureAutographed photo of Gilles Marini
Nationality• American (2012-Present)
• French (1976-Present)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling in the forest, Mixed martial arts, Cooking, Soccer
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsCarole Marini
Gilles Marini with Carole Marini
Marriage DateYear, 1998
Family
Wife/SpouseCarole Marini
Gilles Marini with his wife, Carole Marini
ChildrenSon- Georges Marini
Gilles Marini with his son Georges Marini
Daughter- Juliana Marini
Gilles Marini with his daughter
ParentsFather- Georges Marini (Deceased in 1995 due to cancer; Baker)
Father of Gilles Marini
Mother- Franca Marini
Franca Marini
SiblingsBrother- Thomas Marini
Gilles Marini with his brother
Sister- Esther Goretta
Gilles Marini with his sister Esther Goretta
Favourites
FoodSushi, Pasta
FilmHollywood- First Blood (1982), Double Impact (1991), The Fifth Element (1997), City of God (2002)
SingerMichael Jackson
TV Shows American: Alone (18 June 2015 - Present)
SportsMixed Martial Arts, Jiu-jitsu, Soccer
Style Quotient
Car CollectionCadillac Escalade
Gilles Marini standing besides his Cadillac Escalade
Bike Collection• Indian Chief Bobber
Gilles Marini driving his Indian Chief Bobber
• Indian FTR1200
Gilles Marini driving his Indian FTR 1200

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Gilles Marini

  • His father is Italian while his mother belongs to Greek ancestry.
  • He grew up in France while working in his father’s bakery.

    Gilles Marini (right) during his childhood with his family

    Gilles Marini (right) during his childhood with his family

  • He moved out of his home and started living alone when he turned 16.
  • He worked as a firefighter in the Paris Fire Brigade after finishing high school.
  • He moved to America in 1998 and learned the English language after coming to America.
  • In 2006, he appeared in an episode of the TV show, ‘Criminal Minds.’

    Gilles Marini in a still from Criminal Minds

    Gilles Marini in a still from Criminal Minds

  • In 2008, he starred in the film, ‘Sex and the City,’ and played the role of Dante. The film helped him become famous internationally.

    Gilles Marini in a still from the film, Sex and the City

    Gilles Marini in a still from the film, Sex and the City

  • In 2009, he participated in the American dance competition television show, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and came second.

    Gilles Marini during his performance in Dancing with the Stars

    Gilles Marini during his performance in Dancing with the Stars

  • He played the role of Luc Laurent in the TV show, ‘Brothers & Sisters’ (2009-2011).

    Gilles Marini in a still from Brothers & Sisters

    Gilles Marini in a still from Brothers & Sisters

  • He played the role of Angelo Sorrento in the TV show, ‘Switched at Birth’ (2011-2017). He learned the ASL (American Sign Language) for his role.

    Gilles Marini in a still from Switched at Birth

    Gilles Marini in a still from Switched at Birth

  • He has appeared in the TV show, ‘2 Broke Girls’ (2013–2014).

    Gilles Marini in a still from 2 Broke Girls

    Gilles Marini in a still from 2 Broke Girls

  • In 2024, he appeared in the film, ‘Murder Company.’

    Gilles Marini in a still from the film, Murder Company

    Gilles Marini in a still from the film, Murder Company

  • He drinks alcohol occasionally.

    Gilles Marini with a bottle of an alcoholic drink

    Gilles Marini with a bottle of an alcoholic drink

  • He is an animal lover and owns several pet animals including a cat, a parrot, a squirrel and 2 dogs.
    Gilles Marini with his squirrel

    Gilles Marini with his squirrel

     

  • He is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly at the gym.

    Gilles Marini during a workout session

    Gilles Marini during a workout session