Sebastian Maniscalco Biography
Sebastian Maniscalco is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for playing supporting roles in films like Green Book (2018) and The Irishman (2019). He is also known for his successful comedy specials like Aren’t You Embarrassed?, What’s Wrong with People?, Stay Hungry and Is It Me? Sebastian has also played various supporting roles in other films like The House (2017), The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017), Cruise (2018), and Somewhere in Queens (2022).
Maniscalco was born and brought up by a middle-class family located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA. He grew up as the son of immigrants who settled in the United States from Cefalù, Sicily when Sebastian was only 15 years old. Hence, he is of Italian ethnicity and descent. Sebastian finished his high school studies at the Roling Meadows High School in Illinois. From there, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Northern Illinois University. He was also part of the Sigma Pi fraternity chapter when he was still in college.
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Sebastian began his career as a stand-up comedian by performing at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California. His stage comedic influences are Bill Burr, Don Rickles Dice Clay, Jerry Senfiled, and John Ritter among others. Sebastian then went on to do a half-hour comedy show for the Comedy Central network. This catapulted his career as a comedian and actor by landing him various shows and opportunities. Maniscalco then did his first special Sebastian Live which was released back in early 2009.
Sebastian’s fame then grew after he appeared in other comedy features like the Wild West Comedy show by Vince Vaughn and Russell Peter’s Best Night Ever special. He balanced his career as a comedian with his career as an actor. Sebastian’s most recent roles are in films like Somewhere in Queens (2022), Spinning Gold, and The upcoming 2023 animated film Super Mario Bros movie.
Sebastian Maniscalco Age
Sebastian is 50 years old as of 2023. He was born on July 8, 1973, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States. In addition, Sebastian celebrates his birthday on July 8th every year. His zodiac birth sign is Cancer.
Sebastian Maniscalco Height
Maniscalco stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.7 m). He also weighs around 78 kilograms. Additionally, Sebasatian’s hair color is black and he has dark brown eyes.
Sebastian Maniscalco Family
Sebastian was born as the son of Salvatore Maniscalco (father) and his mother Maniscalco. His parents are Italian immigrants who moved to the USA from Naples, Campania, and Sicily. His father worked as a hairstylist and barber while his mother was a professional secretary. Therefore, his family is of Italian descent. Sebastian has no siblings he grew up as an only child.
Sebastian Maniscalco Wife
Maniscalco is currently married to his wife, Lana Gomez. The two lovers met back in early 2012. Later, they exchanged vows through a private wedding ceremony that was held back in August 2013. The wedding was held at a famous resort in California and it was only attended by close friends and family. Sebastian and his wife then welcomed two children four years after their marriage.
His wife, Lana Gomez is a professional American producer who grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago, USA. She gained for producing Sebastian’s Aren’t You Embarrassed? comedy special and the famous Celebrity Family Feud reality TV series back in 2008. Sebastian, his wife, and his kids now live in a luxurious mansion situated in Hollywood, California.
Sebastian Maniscalco Kids
Maniscalco is the proud father of two wonderful kids. His firstborn child is a girl named Serafina Simoe Maniscalco. She was born in 2017. Sebastian’s second child is a boy named Caruso Jack Maniscalco. He was born back in early 2019.
Sebastian Maniscalco’s New Movie
Sebastian is a successful stand-up comedian and actor who is known for his rib-cracking comedy specials and his incredible acting skills. He is currently set to star in a new animated movie called The Super Mario Bros. Movie set to be released in 2023. Maniscalcovoices the Foreman Spike Character in his new movie.
Sebastian Maniscalco’s Net Worth
Maniscalco has an estimated net worth of around $35 million dollars. His main source of income is his career as a stand-up comedian and actor.
Sebastian Maniscalco Movies and TV Shows
- 2017 The House
- The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
- 2018 Cruise
- 2019 The Irishman
- 2021 Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco
- 2022 Somewhere in Queens
- 2023 The Super Mario Bros. (to be released in April 2023)