Salvatore Esposito Biography: Parents, Net Worth, Partner, Age, Height, Movies, Facebook, Books

Salvatore Esposito is an Italian actor and author best recognized for portraying Gennaro “Genny” Savastano in the acclaimed crime drama Gomorrah.

His compelling performances have earned him international recognition, leading to roles in productions such as Fargo, The Immortal, The Perfect Dinner, Piedone – Uno Sbirro a Napoli, and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Alongside acting, he has also established himself as a novelist.

Salvatore Esposito
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Salvatore Esposito
Born:	February 2, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Naples, Campania, Italy
Nationality:	Italian
Ethnicity:	Italian
Height:	5 feet 10¾ inches (180 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Giuseppe Esposito and Assunta Esposito
Siblings:	Anna Esposito and Christian Esposito
Relationship:	Dating Paola Rossi
Occupation:	Actor, Author
Net Worth:	$6 million

Early Life and Education

Salvatore Esposito was born on February 2, 1986, in Naples, Campania, Italy. He spent his childhood under the care of Giuseppe Esposito and Assunta Esposito before growing up in Mugnano di Napoli alongside his siblings, Anna Esposito and Christian Esposito. His ethnicity is Italian, and his religion is Christianity.

After completing high school, he studied at the Beatrice Bracco Theatre Academy before continuing his training at the Naples Film School, where he refined his acting skills prior to entering the entertainment industry.

Career

Salvatore Esposito launched his acting career after appearing in the short films The Consent and The Principle of the Excluded Third before securing his first television role in Il clan dei camorristi in 2013.

His breakthrough arrived a year later when he was cast as Gennaro “Genny” Savastano in Gomorrah, a role that transformed him into one of Italy’s most recognizable actors and earned international acclaim.

As his career expanded, he appeared in films including They Call Me Jeeg, Zeta, Veleno, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, Taxi 5, The Immortal, The Perfect Dinner, and Rosanero.

He also joined the fourth season of Fargo, marking his English-language television debut. More recently, he portrayed Inspector Vincenzo Palmieri in Piedone – Uno Sbirro a Napoli and Slavko in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera alongside Gerard Butler.

Beyond acting, he has published several novels, including The Shaman, Blood Eclipse, and Le Streghe di Lourdes.

Awards and Nominations

• Giffoni Experience Award
• Nastro d’Argento – Ensemble recognition (Gomorrah)
• Additional verified major individual awards have not been publicly documented.

Social Media

• Instagram: @salvatoreesposito
• Facebook: Salvatore Esposito

Personal Life

Salvatore Esposito, 40 years old, is currently dating Paola Rossi, and the couple have been together since 2014.

There are no verified reports of previous public relationships, and he does not have children.

Outside acting, he enjoys reading, writing, and supporting charitable initiatives. He is also an avid football supporter and frequently speaks about his strong connection to Naples and his family. His height is 5 feet 10¾ inches (180 cm).

Net Worth

Salvatore Esposito has accumulated a net worth of $6 million USD.

His earnings come primarily from film, television, streaming productions, book sales, brand partnerships, and public appearances.

His long-running success in Gomorrah, combined with international acting roles and publishing ventures, has contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

• Il clan dei camorristi (2013)
• Gomorrah (2014–2021)
• They Call Me Jeeg (2016)
• Zeta (2016)
• Veleno (2017)
• Taxi 5 (2018)
• My Big Gay Italian Wedding (2018)
• L’Eroe (2019)
• The Immortal (2019)
• Fargo (2020)
• Rosanero (2022)
• The Perfect Dinner (2022)
• Piedone – Uno Sbirro a Napoli (2024)
• Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)