Gianmarco Soresi
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| Born | Gianmarco Vincent Soresi August 20, 1988 Potomac, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Miami (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2016–present[1] |
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| Website | gianmarcosoresi |
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi (born August 20, 1988) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and internet personality. He is known for his observational comedy and includes themes of everyday life, pop culture, and current events in his stand-up performances.[3][4][5]
Early life
Soresi was born on August 20,[6] 1988,[7] in Maryland to an Italian Catholic father and a Jewish mother.[8] His parents divorced shortly after his birth.[9] He attended Georgetown Day School[10] and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater from the University of Miami in 2011.[11][12]
Career
Stand-up comedy
After completing college, Soresi moved to New York to pursue comedy and acting full-time.[13] He appeared in a series of General Electric commercials[14] and used the earning to produce the sketch comedy series Matza Pizza.[15][16] He has also appeared in ads for Coca-Cola and Baby Bottle Pop.[16][17] Soresi began performing stand-up comedy in 2016.[1] In 2020, he released his first half-hour of material, Shelf Life.[4][18] Soresi also performed as a part of the "New Faces" showcase at the 2022 Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.[19][20]
Soresi made his late-night debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden on November 23, 2022.[21] Reviewing Soresi's 2023 appearance on Netflix's Verified Stand-Up, Jason Sinoman for The New York Times wrote that Soresi "alternates between silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation."[22] Soresi also performed sets for Don't Tell Comedy and on Comedy Central, winning Season 8 of Amazon’s Comics Watching Comics.[2] Soresi appeared in an episode of Dropout's comedy panel game show Game Changer alongside comedians Jeff Arcuri and Josh Johnson. The episode was spun-off into a comedy game-show called Crowd Control, and Soresi appeared in its first season.[23][24]
He released his first full-length comedy special Thief of Joy on YouTube on September 19, 2025,[25] the same week that he performed a stand-up set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[26][27][28] That same year, Soresi debuted his tour The Drama King and performed at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.[29][30] At the end of 2025, Deadline named him one of the "Comics Who Won 2025".[31]
Other ventures
Soresi co-hosts The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi, an interview-based comedy podcast produced by Headgum, with actor and comedian Russell Daniels.[32][33] He is a panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me![34] He is a member of the sketch comedy group Uncle Function alongside Chris Cafero, Daniels, Jessica Frey, Douglas Goodhart, and Joseph Lymous. As an actor, he has made minor appearances in several films and television shows, including Hustlers (2019), The Last O.G. (2018–2021) and Blue Bloods (2010–2024).[13]
Personal life
Soresi previously lived in Lower East Side, New York City,[35] before temporarily moving to Los Angeles in January 2025, just as the wildfires broke out.[36] He currently resides in the Dumbo, Brooklyn, with his partner Tovah Silbermann, a talent manager. The couple has been dating since 2020.[8] He describes himself as a cultural Jew.[9] In the context of the Gaza genocide, Soresi has spoken up in support of Palestine and against Israel's actions.[37]
Accolades
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title[43] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Get Happy! | Ex-Boyfriend No. 9 | |
| 2016 | Cassanova Was a Woman | Server No. 2 | |
| 2018 | Accommodations | Zev's Assistant | |
| 2019 | The Social Ones | Rob | |
| Hustlers | Man in Glasses | [44] | |
| 2021 | Here Today | Lenny | |
| 2024 | A New York Story | Comedian |
Television
| Year | Title[43] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | 2nd Avenue | Anthony | 3 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Blue Bloods | Reporter No. 1 | |
| 2014 | Stalked: Someone's Watching | David Richards | Episode: "Married to Madness" |
| An Actor Unprepared | Gianmarco | 2 episodes | |
| Small Miracles | Dr. Dovid / Alex Metzger | ||
| 2015 | My Crazy Love | Avi | Episode: "Chanel and Jessica" |
| Riding the D with Dr. Seeds | Colby the Boyfriend | Episode: "Relationship Advice" | |
| Deuce Police | Major Deegan | 3 episodes | |
| What Would You Do? | Customer | Episode #10.4 | |
| Hack My Life | Infomercial Pitchman | Episode: "Hackers Back in Action" | |
| The Queens Project | Jared | Episode: "Odd Wheel" | |
| A Crime to Remember | Robert George Irwin | Episode: "Such a Pretty Face" | |
| Bro Brunches | Ricky | 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | Unforgettable | Mike Wilcox | Episode: "Breathing Space" |
| I Love You... But I Lied | Ian | Episode: "Dirty Talk" | |
| How to Be a Startup in 21 Days | Gary | Episode: "The Startup Coach" | |
| 2016–2017 | Matza Pizza | Various roles | 16 episodes; also writer and editor |
| 2016–2019 | Cruel Children | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Last O.G. | Drew | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Deception | Cam | Episode: "Black Art" | |
| Bonding | Comedy Show Host / Sal | 3 episodes | |
| 2018–2020 | We the Internet TV | Various / Red Cloud | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Little Voice | Ed Kimmel | Episode: "I Will Survive" |
| Karate Tortoise | Daddy Longlegs | Episode: "The Secret Police" | |
| 2023 | Verified Stand-Up | Himself | |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Episode: "Crowd Control" | |
| Crowd Control | Episode: "Tiny Celebrity" | ||
| Have I Got News for You | October 18, 2025 episode | ||
| 2026 | Crowd Control | Himself | Episode: "Hal Rose Said to Watch this Episode" |
| Parlor Room | Himself | Episode: "Can I Phone a Friend?" |
Web
| Year | Title[43] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thief of Joy | Himself | Self-released comedy special |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Spoon River Anthology | performer | Riverside Theatre, Off-Broadway | [45] | |
| 2014 | <50% | Gianmarco; also writer | Kraine Theater, Off-Off Broadway | Part of the New York International Fringe Festival | [46] |
| 2015 | That Bachelorette Show | Giovanni Giovanni | 42West, Off-Broadway | [47] | |
| 2018 | Less Than 50% | Gianmarco; also writer | 59E59, Off-Broadway | [48] |
References
- 1 2 "Ambidextrous Jerk Off with Stavros Halkias". October 28, 2025. Event occurs at 54:56. Archived from the original on November 2, 2025. Retrieved November 2, 2025 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 Grobar, Matt (December 17, 2024). "The Future Of Funny: 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025". Deadline. Archived from the original on October 17, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "A New York Comedy Club Tries to Bring Back Stand-Up (Published 2020)". June 12, 2020. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- 1 2 Holmes, Linda (November 6, 2020). "2020 Comedy Special Recommendations". NPR. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ↑ Lobell, Kylie Ora (June 2, 2022). "Jewish-Italian Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Finding His Own Voice". Jewish Journal. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ↑ Gianmarco Soresi [@GianmarcoSoresi] (August 20, 2023). "It's my birthday, the annual reminder that a shocking number of my friends still use Facebook" (Tweet). Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Gianmarco Soresi (October 10, 2023). "Cruising in Central Park with Kevin Allison". The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi. Episode 166. 42:58 minutes in. Patreon-exclusive, bonus episode. Unlisted URL.
- 1 2 North, Steve (15 September 2025). Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved on 28 October 2025
- 1 2 Stempler, Falyn (July 11, 2023). "Jewish Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Wants You to Laugh in Spite of Yourself". Hey Alma. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ↑ Handsome Gay Teacher with Joe Dombrowski - The Downside #87, June 7, 2022, archived from the original on January 3, 2024, retrieved January 3, 2024
- ↑ "University of Miami Theatre Arts Senior Showcase - Gianmarco Soresi Resume" (PDF). University of Miami Theatre Arts Senior Showcase. 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ Condran, Ed (June 17, 2021). "Observational New York comic Gianmarco Soresi makes his Spokane debut - The Spokesman-Review". spokesman.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- 1 2 Latzko, Laura (March 18, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi riffs on family through stand-up". Los Angeles Downtown News. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ↑ "Gianmarco Soresi TV Commercials". www.ispot.tv. Archived from the original on April 11, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Smosh Alike (June 10, 2026). Should Gianmarco Soresi Be Allowed Online? | URL. Event occurs at 30:55 min. Archived from the original on June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 Paul, Tyson (November 9, 2021). "Gianmarco Soresi "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring" Performance". We Own The Laughs. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Gianmarco Soresi's Upcoming Shows | Comedians". The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ McFarland, Susan (October 13, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi, a stand-up comedian, to perform at The Comedy Arena in McKinney". Dallas News. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ↑ Gianmarco Soresi - You Made It Weird!, February 15, 2023, archived from the original on May 18, 2023, retrieved May 18, 2023
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (July 25, 2022). "Just For Laughs Sets Lineup For Annual New Faces Of Comedy Showcases". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ↑ McCormack, Olivia (November 23, 2022). "What to Watch on Wednesday". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ Zinoman, Jason (December 1, 2023). "A Shot at Building a Stand-Up Career in 15 Minutes or Less: The path forward for comedians is especially confusing now. Netflix's "Verified" showcases are giving them a national stage, even if they have to share it". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Edwards, Belen (August 19, 2025). "'Crowd Control' trailer: Dropout turns crowd work into a game show". Mashable. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (May 20, 2025). "'Game Changer' ('Crowd Control') Episode Recap: Stand-Up Comics Gianmarco Soresi, Josh Johnson and Jeff Arcuri Tackle White Shirts and Red Flags". Variety. Archived from the original on November 30, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ Gianmarco Soresi (September 19, 2025). Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy | Full Comedy Special. Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025 – via YouTube.
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- ↑ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (September 11, 2025). Gianmarco Soresi: Having a Girlfriend with Chronic Night Terrors, Getting an Ex's Initial Tattooed. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "'Double-edged': Gianmarco Soresi on identity, Israel, and his sold-out Fringe run". The National. August 8, 2025. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ Finnerty, Caitlin (August 23, 2025). "Gianmarco Soresi: The Drama King Tour". Edinburgh Festivals Magazine. Archived from the original on January 1, 2026. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (December 15, 2025). "Comics Who Won 2025: A Look At 14 Who Leveled Up With Explosive Professional Growth". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ↑ Headgum (June 24, 2025). "Headgum picks up The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi". podnews.net. Archived from the original on August 16, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "THE DOWNSIDE WITH GIANMARCO SORESI". Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ↑ "'Wait Wait' for June 27, 2026: With Not My Job guest Stephen Malkmus". NPR. June 27, 2026. Archived from the original on June 28, 2026. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
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- ↑ Soresi, Gianmarco [@GianmarcoSoresi] (January 15, 2025). "I moved to Los Angeles (last week)" (Tweet). Retrieved May 18, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Hasan, Mehdi (April 25, 2025). "The 'Bullsh*t' of Bill Maher — Gianmarco Soresi on Israel, Antisemitism, and 'Anti-Woke' Comedy". Zeteo. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
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