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Gianmarco Soresi
Soresi in 2024
Birth nameGianmarco Vincent Soresi
Born (1988-08-20) August 20, 1988 (age 36)
Potomac, Maryland, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television, film, YouTube, TikTok
EducationUniversity of Miami (BFA)
GenresObservational comedy
Subject(s)Everyday life, internet culture, American politics, pop culture, current events, relationships, mental health, Jewish culture

Gianmarco Vincent Soresi (born August 20, 1988) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and internet personality.[1][2][3][4]

Personal life

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Soresi was born on August 20,[5] 1988[6] in Potomac, Maryland to an Italian father and a Jewish mother. His parents divorced when he was days old.[7] He attended Georgetown Day School.[8] He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre from the University of Miami in 2011.[9][10][11][12] As of 2023, Soresi lives in the Lower East Side, near the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.[13] He describes himself as a cultural Jew.[7]

Career

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Stand-up comedy

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After completing college, Soresi moved to New York to pursue comedy and acting full-time.[14] In 2020, he released his first special, Shelf Life which prompted NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to call Soresi "a distinctive comic voice... giving voice to our collective anxiety".[2][15] Soresi performed as a part of the "New Faces" showcase at the 2022 Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, which was hosted by Pete Holmes who called him on the 'You Made It Weird' podcast, "one of the funniest comedians in the world."[16] The Daily Comedy News Podcast said after that showcase that "he's the one to keep the eye on... he was absolutely fantastic".[17][18]

He has been called "one of the funniest people to grace the interwebs" by Comedy Cake,[19] "a true comedian" by Podcast Magazine[20] and in May 2022, Houston Press asserted that "Soresi is undoubtedly on his way up."[21] Soresi made his late night debut on the Late Late Show With James Corden on November 23, 2022.[22] He appeared on Netflix's Verified Stand-Up, which the New York Times covered, calling Soresi "a Jewish comic who alternates between silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation."[23] In 2024, Vulture named him a "Comedian You Should and Will Know," saying "being as undeniably universal as Gianmarco Soresi requires an improbable combination of energy, productivity, and an ability to read the room... He is effusive and expressive, a chatterbox of ideas and reactions with dense stretches of jokes that draw the eye in the compressed, attention-strained landscape of vertical video. His material about current events plays well in that environment, as do his regular clips of crowdwork."[24] The Big Flop podcast host, Misha Brown declared him "the sexiest comedian of all time."[25]

In 2024 he introduced his somewhat recurring series, Theater Adult, which Front Mezz Junkies calls " a ridiculously engaging fun night of interview, musical theater, and comedy"[26] And Stage and Cinema says "he frenetically struts the stage with energy and confidence, slipping easily between his standup material and audience interaction. Having performed in the top comedy clubs and iconic NYC cabaret venues like Don’t Tell Mama and Birdland Jazz Club, Gianmarco is well-qualified to guide us through this hybrid event."[27] He is currently performing on his ongoing Leaning In tour, with dates in 15 U.S. states, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Australia and the Netherlands.

Podcast

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In addition to live comedy performances, Soresi also hosts The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi, an interview-based comedy podcast which Vulture hails as, "[finding] the sweet spot between funny and sad."[28] In a feature in Podcast Magazine, Kenneth Bator said of the podcast, "The art of comedy and the art of complaining are on display for all to enjoy".[20] The podcast hosts a diverse lineup of guests including Jerry Saltz, the Pulitzer-Prize winning art critic. Soresi made his art critique debut, to which Saltz noted, "That is one of the most beautiful reviews [...] that I've heard."[3]

Acting

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As an actor, he has appeared in the film Hustlers and episodes of The Last O.G., Blue Bloods, and others.[29]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Get Happy! Ex-Boyfriend No. 9
2016 Cassanova Was a Woman Server No. 2
2018 Accommodations Zev's Assistant
2019 The Social Ones Rob
2019 Hustlers Man in Glasses
2021 Here Today Lenny

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2013–2014 2nd Avenue Anthony 3 episodes
2013–2015 Blue Bloods Reporter No. 1
2014 Stalked: Someone's Watching David Richards Episode: "Married to Madness"
2014 An Actor Unprepared Gianmarco 2 episodes
2014 Small Miracles Dr. Dovid / Alex Metzger
2015 My Crazy Love Avi Episode: "Chanel and Jessica"
2015 Riding the D with Dr. Seeds Colby the Boyfriend Episode: "Relationship Advice"
2015 Deuce Police Major Deegan 3 episodes
2015 What Would You Do? Customer Episode #10.4
2015 Hack My Life Infomercial Pitchman Episode: "Hackers Back in Action"
2015 The Queens Project Jared Episode: "Odd Wheel"
2015 A Crime to Remember Robert George Irwin Episode: "Such a Pretty Face"
2015 Bro Brunches Ricky 5 episodes
2016 Unforgettable Mike Wilcox Episode: "Breathing Space"
2016 I Love You... But I Lied Ian Episode: "Dirty Talk"
2016 How to Be a Startup in 21 Days Gary Episode: "The Startup Coach"
2016–2017 Matza Pizza Various roles 16 episodes; also writer and editor
2016–2019 Cruel Children 4 episodes
2018 The Last O.G. Drew Episode: "Pilot"
2018 Deception Cam Episode: "Black Art"
2018 Bonding Comedy Show Host / Sal 3 episodes
2018–2020 We the Internet TV Various / Red Cloud 2 episodes
2020 Little Voice Ed Kimmel Episode: "I Will Survive"
2020 Karate Tortoise Daddy Longlegs Episode: "The Secret Police"

References

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  1. ^ Jacobs, Julia (June 12, 2020). "A New York Comedy Club Tries to Bring Back Stand-Up". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Comedy Special Recommendations : Pop Culture Happy Hour". NPR.org. November 6, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Lobell, Kylie Ora (June 2, 2022). "Jewish-Italian Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Finding His Own Voice". Jewish Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram: "Stop making assumptions 🛑🇮🇹🤣 #italian #italy"". Instagram. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Gianmarco Soresi [@GianmarcoSoresi] (August 20, 2023). "It's my birthday, the annual reminder that a shocking number of my friends still use Facebook" (Tweet). Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Gianmarco Soresi (October 10, 2023). "Cruising in Central Park with Kevin Allison". The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi. Episode 166. 42:58 minutes in. Patreon-exclusive, bonus episode. Unlisted URL.
  7. ^ a b Stempler, Falyn (July 11, 2023). "Jewish Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Wants You to Laugh in Spite of Yourself". Hey Alma. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Handsome Gay Teacher with Joe Dombrowski | The Downside #87, retrieved January 3, 2024
  9. ^ "University of Miami Theatre Arts Senior Showcase - Gianmarco Soresi Resume" (PDF). University of Miami Theatre Arts Senior Showcase. 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  10. ^ Condran, Ed (June 17, 2021). "Observational New York comic Gianmarco Soresi makes his Spokane debut | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "Gianmarco Soresi". IMDb. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  12. ^ Block, Michael (August 14, 2014). "Spotlight On...Gianmarco Soresi". Theater in the Now. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  13. ^ Lobell, Kylie Ora (September 4, 2023). "Gianmarco Soresi: This Jewish-Italian Comedian Is Making Waves in Standup". Aish.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Latzko, Laura (March 18, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi riffs on family through stand-up". Los Angeles Downtown News. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  15. ^ McFarland, Susan (October 13, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi, a stand-up comedian, to perform at The Comedy Arena in McKinney". Dallas News. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  16. ^ Gianmarco Soresi | You Made It Weird!, retrieved May 18, 2023
  17. ^ "Daily Comedy News: comedians, comedy and what's funny today: JFL Montreal: Gianmarco Soresi is the one to watch - plus Pete Holmes has a Bill Burr impression! on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  18. ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 25, 2022). "Just For Laughs Sets Lineup For Annual New Faces Of Comedy Showcases". Deadline. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  19. ^ CakeMama (February 28, 2022). "Quick Dish NY: THE SILVER LINING with Gianmarco Soresi 3.6 at Sesh Comedy". Comedy Cake. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  20. ^ a b Bator, Kenneth (April 5, 2022). "Taking A Closer Look At The Dark Cloud Instead Of The Silver Lining". Podcast Magazine. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  21. ^ Shuttee, Vic (May 3, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi Promises His Stand-Up Has "More Punchlines" Than His Therapy Sessions Allow". Houston Press. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  22. ^ McCormack, Olivia (November 23, 2022). "What to Watch on Wednesday". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  23. ^ Zinoman, Jason (December 1, 2023). "A Shot at Building a Stand-Up Career in 15 Minutes or Less: The path forward for comedians is especially confusing now. Netflix's "Verified" showcases are giving them a national stage, even if they have to share it". The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  24. ^ Alter, Rebecca; Fox, Jesse David; Frank, Jason P.; Kroeger, Jake; Pandya, Hershal; VanArendonk, Kathryn (September 3, 2024). "2024's Comedians You Should and Will Know". Vulture. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  25. ^ "Jim Bakker's Christian Disneyworld: Heritage USA with Gianmarco Soresi and Mackenzie Barmen". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  26. ^ ross (October 22, 2024). ""Theater Adult" Showcases the Wildly Funny and Engaging Gianmarco Soresi at Joe's Pub with Some Very Special Talented Guests". front mezz junkies. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  27. ^ Simmons, Alex (October 23, 2024). "Cabaret Review: THEATER ADULT with GIANMARCO SORESI (Joe's Pub at Public Theater)". Stage and Cinema. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  28. ^ Jacobs, Noah; Marr, Anna; James, Becca; Desir, Kriska; Hershon, Marc (July 8, 2021). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Aack Cast". Vulture. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  29. ^ Latzko, Laura (March 18, 2022). "Gianmarco Soresi riffs on family through stand-up". Los Angeles Downtown News. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
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