| Gilles Marini Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1976 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Carole Marini |
Gilles Marini is a French-American model and actor who gained huge popularity with his role as Dante in S*x and the City: The Movie (2008). He has also starred in the TV shows Switched at Birth (2011-2017) and Brothers & Sisters (2009-2011). He has more than 100k followers on Twitter, more than 200k followers on Instagram, and more than 300k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Gilles Marini
Nick Name
Gilles
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Nationality
French, American
Occupation
Actor, Model
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gilles has dated –
- Carole Marini (1998-Present) – Gilles and Carole Marini got married in 1998. The couple is parents to a son named Georges Marini and a daughter named Juliana Marini.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Italian ancestry on his father’s side and is of Greek descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Brand Endorsements
Gilles has endorsed brands such as –
- Bud Light Beer
- Clairol
- Chrysler
- Coca-Cola
- Infiniti
- Nestlé Buitoni
- Robinsons May
Gilles Marini Favorite Things
- Dishes To Cook – Strawberry Shortcake, Pastry
- Foods – Sushi, Pasta
Source – Los Angeles Times, SwitchedAtBirthSpoilers.Tumblr.com
Gilles Marini Facts
- He once gifted his wife a brand new house as a birthday gift.
- Gilles was discovered by the French photographer Fred Goudon while he worked as a fireman in the Paris Fire Brigade.
- His breakout role was appearing n*de in a shower scene as Samantha Jones’s seductive neighbor Dante in S*x and the City: The Movie (2008).
- His hobbies are practicing mixed martial arts (MMA), Jiu-Jitsu, and cooking.
- Gilles and his dance partner Cheryl Burke were declared as the runner-up of the 8th season of Dancing with the Stars in May 2009.
- He speaks French, Italian, English, and Spanish. But, he cannot speak in Greek.
Featured Image by Greg Hernandez / Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0
