Giovanni Ribisi

The illustrious Antonino Giovanni Ribisi, born in Los Angeles, California, is a noted actor of Italian, English and German ancestry. His illustrious parents, Gay Ribisi and Albert Anthony Ribisi, are both highly regarded in the entertainment industry. His twin sister, Marissa, and other sister, Gina, are both accomplished actresses. His mother's great influence in his career has afforded him many opportunities. His career began with two episodes of the popular television series Highway to Heaven (1984) and has since seen many appearances on the small screen. His crowning moment was being cast as Phoebe Buffay's half-brother in the smash-hit sitcom Friends (1994). This opened the door to several feature films, including Tom Hanks' That Thing You Do! (1996) and Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998). His royal legacy is secured.