Sebastian Maniscalco
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco (born July 8, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Best known for his stand-up comedy, he has released seven comedy specials. He has also had supporting acting roles in the films Green Book (2018) and The Irishman (2019), playing mobster "Crazy" Joe Gallo in the latter alongside Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino. He played Frank Russo in the 2022 film Somewhere in Queens, voice acted in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and IF (2024), and co-wrote and co-starred in the 2023 film About My Father, with Robert De Niro playing the role of his father.
Maniscalco was born in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, to Italian immigrants; his father Salvatore worked as a hairstylist and immigrated to the United States from CefalĂą, Sicily, at the age of 15. He graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1995 with a degree in communication studies, and after moving to Los Angeles in 1998 he performed at open mics while working as a waiter at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills from 1998 to 2005.
In 2005 he began performing regularly at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, citing Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin, Brian Regan, Bill Burr and Don Rickles among his comedic influences. His first special, Sebastian Live, was released on June 2, 2009, and he co-hosts a podcast titled The Pete and Sebastian Show with comedian Pete Correale. He published his memoir Stay Hungry on February 27, 2018, and a Netflix special of the same name was released on January 15, 2019. He hosted the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and starred for two seasons in the television series Bookie, which debuted on November 30, 2023.
Videos (1,840)
Videos 1 to 24 of 1,840.
3:44Chipotle | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren’t You Embarrassed?
8.5M views
4:52Sebastian Maniscalco - DOORBELL ('What's Wrong With People?')
7.6M views
0:30Nothing like a good cry to a Creed song after a break up
7.6M views
4:15Sebastian Maniscalco - Naps Growing Up (Aren't You Embarrassed?)
7.2M views
2:21Passover Meal | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed
7.1M views
0:37Good time at the Critics Choice Awards with this one @Marcello
6.9M views
3:40Checking In at the Airport | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren’t You Embarrassed?
6.9M views
3:43Doorbell | Sebastian Maniscalco: What's Wrong With People?
5.8M views
3:37SOCIAL DISTANCING
5M views
4:28Has anyone been to the gym lately?
4.8M views
2:14Jury Duty | Sebastian Maniscalco: What's Wrong With People?
4M views
4:27Going For Dinner at a Strangers House... | 'WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?' Special
4M views
2:07Antifreeze on Bologna | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren’t You Embarrassed?
3.9M views
1:53Bow and Arrow | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren’t You Embarrassed?
3.7M views
1:55Navy Seals | Sebastian Maniscalco at Levity Live
3.6M views
1:02Anyone else have a full restaurant in their basement growing up?
3.5M views
5:48Sebastian Maniscalco on The Tonight Show
3.4M views
0:31Apparently a night out with Mario Carbone in Vegas leads to a full nap during my show.
3.3M views
4:26Sebastian Maniscalco - AIRPORT CHECK-IN (Aren’t You Embarrassed?)
3.2M views
1:00Which one is your son?
3.2M views
0:49You gotta give it up to the guy who comes alone to a comedy show.
3M views
2:28Sebastian Maniscalco's Prince Tribute
2.9M views
4:18Sebastian Maniscalco - Customer Service (Aren't You Embarrassed?)
2.9M views
2:28Tattoos | Sebastian Maniscalco: What's Wrong With People?
2.8M viewsGuest appearances (95)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Sebastian Maniscalco.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 95.
4:44Sebastian Maniscalco's Opossum Problem | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2M views
8:26Sebastian Maniscalco on Performing in Front of Stallone and Pacino
Jimmy Kimmel
1.6M views
5:23Sebastian Maniscalco Doesn't Trust Craigslist - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.6M views
7:11Jimmy Kimmel & Sebastian Maniscalco Reveal Secrets of the Italian “Evil Eye” Superstition
Jimmy Kimmel
1.6M views
2:00Sebastian Maniscalco: Jordan Schlansky Is More Italian Than Me | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.2M views
3:31Sebastian Maniscalco’s Rules For Facebook | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
936.8K views
7:25Sebastian Maniscalco Will Never Impress His Parents
Jimmy Kimmel
875.8K views
8:43Sebastian Maniscalco on Not Getting Party Invites, Kids Believing in Santa & New Show Bookie
Jimmy Kimmel
866.9K views
6:21Sebastian Maniscalco’s Guest Host Monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel
838.3K views
5:06Sebastian Maniscalco: My Dad Sells My Book At His Hair Salon | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
824.4K views
1:28:40Sebastian Maniscalco 2 | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
440.6K views
4:50Sebastian Maniscalco Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
407.9K views
12:49Sebastian Maniscalco Doesn't Like Spending His Money | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
396.1K views
15:03Sebastian Maniscalco on His Kids Watching His Stand-Up, Growing Up in Chicago & His Dance Moves
Jimmy Kimmel
376.7K views
2:37Sebastian Maniscalco’s '90s Headshot Didn't Get Him Any Work | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
373.9K views
0:58Look out Sebastian Maniscalco | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
354.6K views
6:40Sebastian Maniscalco’s Guest Host Monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel
340.7K views
1:28:42Sebastian Maniscalco | This Past Weekend
Theo Von
331.3K views
7:27Sebastian Maniscalco on Robert De Niro Hanging with His Dad & Buying Gwen Stefani’s House
Jimmy Kimmel
325.9K views
2:34Sebastian Maniscalco On Being A New Father | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
301K views
10:18Robert De Niro Taught Sebastian Maniscalco How To Cry On Cue | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
293.3K views
1:52Sebastian Maniscalco's Friends Aren’t Impressed That He Made Forbes | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
287.5K views
13:52Sebastian Maniscalco - “It Ain’t Right” | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
274K views
10:14Sebastian Maniscalco on Harry Styles and Marcello Hernández's SNL Impressions, Talks New Comedy Show
Jimmy Fallon
264K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Theo Von, Seth Meyers, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sebastian Maniscalco known for?
He is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his stand-up comedy, having released seven comedy specials, and for supporting film roles in Green Book (2018) and The Irishman (2019).
Who did Sebastian Maniscalco play in The Irishman?
He played mobster "Crazy" Joe Gallo in The Irishman (2019), alongside Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino.
What is the film About My Father?
About My Father (2023) is a comedy film Maniscalco co-wrote loosely based on his life, in which he co-starred with Robert De Niro, who played the role of his father.
What did Sebastian Maniscalco do before comedy?
After moving to Los Angeles in 1998, he performed at open mics while working as a waiter at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills from 1998 to 2005.
Does Sebastian Maniscalco host a podcast?
Yes, he co-hosts a podcast titled The Pete and Sebastian Show with fellow comedian Pete Correale.
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