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

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Actor • Model • Firefighter • Baker
Famous Role	Dante in the film, Sex and the City (2008)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	6'1" (185 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Physical Transformation	In 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)
Career
Debut	Film: Screech of the Decapitated (2005) TV: The O.C. (2004) on Fox network as lawyer Video Game: Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (2002) as voice of Sam
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 Birth	26 January 1976 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	48 Years
Birthplace	Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Signature
Nationality	• American (2012-Present) • French (1976-Present)
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling in the forest, Mixed martial arts, Cooking, Soccer
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Carole Marini
Marriage Date	Year, 1998
Family
Wife/Spouse	Carole Marini
Children	Son- Georges Marini Daughter- Juliana Marini
Parents	Father- Georges Marini (Deceased in 1995 due to cancer; Baker) Mother- Franca Marini
Siblings	Brother- Thomas Marini Sister- Esther Goretta
Favourites
Food	Sushi, Pasta
Film	Hollywood- First Blood (1982), Double Impact (1991), The Fifth Element (1997), City of God (2002)
Singer	Michael Jackson
TV Shows	American: Alone (18 June 2015 - Present)
Sports	Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu-jitsu, Soccer
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Cadillac Escalade
Bike Collection	• Indian Chief Bobber • Indian FTR1200

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

  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

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

  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

• He drinks alcohol occasionally.
  

  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

   

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

  Gilles Marini during a workout session