Joseph Michael Manganiello is an American actor. His professional film career began when he played Flash Thompson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. His breakout role was as werewolf Alcide Herveaux in five seasons of the HBO series True Blood.
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Charles Manganiello
Susan Manganiello
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Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joseph Michael Manganiello |
| Date of birth | December 28, 1976 |
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Ancestry | Sicilian, German, Austrian, and Armenian |
Family
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Charles John Manganiello |
| Mother | Susan Manganiello |
| Siblings | Nicholas Manganiello (brother) |
| Spouses | Sofia Vergara (m. 2015; separated 2023) |
| Partners | - |
| Children | None |
| Grandparents | Not publicly documented |
| Notable Relatives | - |
Personal Life Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Film debut as Flash Thompson in Spider-Man |
| 2010 | Breakthrough role as Alcide Herveaux in HBO's True Blood |
| 2012 | Appeared in Magic Mike, a commercial success |
| 2017 | Directed and won an Emmy for the documentary Pittsburgh is Home: The Story of the Penguins |
| 2023 | Announced separation from Sofia Vergara |