Sebastian Maniscalco
Stand-up comedian from United States đşđ¸
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 CefalĂš, 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 (1,830)
Videos 25 to 48 of 1,830.
3:02Sebastian Maniscalco - Italian Weddings (What's Wrong With People?)
2.7M views
2:46Date Disaster | Sebastian Maniscalco: Sebastian Live
2.7M views
0:14Us Italians donât send food back we fix it⌠pepper⌠some oil⌠BOOM Michelin Star
2.6M views
3:03Are you one of these people who writes reviews on products and restaurants?
2.6M views
3:03Sebastian Maniscalco - SUPERMARKETS (What's Wrong With People?)
2.5M views
4:37Thank you to all of our military this weekend and always. I got my bow and arrow locked and loaded
2.5M views
4:21Sebastian Maniscalco - GAS STATION (Stay Hungry)
2.5M views
5:31Subway | Sebastian Maniscalco
2.3M views
3:17You think I'm going to fight a guy who trains on banana trees?
2.2M views
3:36Has anybody ever made a sign?
2.2M views
3:01GRANDMAS COOKING
2.2M views
3:06Sebastian Maniscalco - MAN CAVE (Aren't You Embarrassed?)
2.2M views
3:11PHARMACY | What's Wrong With People
2.2M views
0:57Japanese people sure know how to raise their kids.
2.1M views
0:50When I graduated college there was no taking a year off to go âfind myselfâ.
2M views
1:23Homeless | Sebastian Maniscalco: What's Wrong With People?
2M views
1:07Iâm jealous of Marcelloâs mobility @davidspade @thedanacarvey
2M views
3:07Sebastian Maniscalco - Cute Dating (What's Wrong With People?)
1.9M views
0:50There was no napping growing up. Once you were up, you were up.
1.9M views
3:30Sebastian Maniscalco - BILLS AT THE TABLE (What's Wrong With People?)
1.9M views
1:01Sebastian Maniscalco - Too Old For The Club (What's Wrong With People) - Clip
1.8M views
3:44Sebastian Maniscalco - Wine Fridge (What's Wrong With People?)
1.8M views
1:26Italian 7-up | Sebastian Maniscalco
1.8M views
2:15$29.95 Stripper | Sebastian Maniscalco: Sebastian Live
1.7M viewsGuest appearances (89)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Sebastian Maniscalco.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 89.
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 âEvil Eyeâ 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 Maniscalcoâs Rules For Facebook | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
929.1K views
7:25Sebastian Maniscalco Will Never Impress His Parents
Jimmy Kimmel
875.5K views
8:43Sebastian Maniscalco on Not Getting Party Invites, Kids Believing in Santa & New Show Bookie
Jimmy Kimmel
863.6K views
6:21Sebastian Maniscalcoâs Guest Host Monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel
838.2K views
5:06Sebastian Maniscalco: My Dad Sells My Book At His Hair Salon | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
824.1K views
1:28:40Sebastian Maniscalco 2 | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
439.4K 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
393.9K views
2:37Sebastian Maniscalcoâs '90s Headshot Didn't Get Him Any Work | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
373.8K views
15:03Sebastian Maniscalco on His Kids Watching His Stand-Up, Growing Up in Chicago & His Dance Moves
Jimmy Kimmel
373.5K views
0:58Look out Sebastian Maniscalco | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
354.6K views
6:40Sebastian Maniscalcoâs Guest Host Monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel
340.6K views
1:28:42Sebastian Maniscalco | This Past Weekend
Theo Von
329.4K views
7:27Sebastian Maniscalco on Robert De Niro Hanging with His Dad & Buying Gwen Stefaniâs House
Jimmy Kimmel
325.6K 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
292.7K views
1:52Sebastian Maniscalco's Friends Arenât Impressed That He Made Forbes | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
287.5K views
13:52Sebastian Maniscalco - âIt Ainât Rightâ | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
273.7K views
1:10:36Somethingâs Burning S1 E4: Burger Cook Off With Sebastian Maniscalco & Roy Choi
Bert Kreischer
244.5K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Theo Von, Seth Meyers, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Jon Stewart, Bert Kreischer
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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