Marcus Giamatti

Marcus Giamatti

63 · Born: Oct 3, 1961

Personal Details

BornOct 3, 1961 New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
  • Bree Watson

    ( Oct 13, 2007 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Kathryn Meisle

    ( Jun 30, 1990 to Jul 9, 2025 )
Parents
  • Bart Giamatti
Relatives
  • Paul Giamatti (Sibling)

Biography

Marcus is renowned for his iconic portrayal of "Peter Gray" on the esteemed CBS drama series Judging Amy, which aired from 1999.

In addition to his impressive acting career, Marcus is a skilled and accomplished professional bass guitarist, having performed with several notable bands in Los Angeles, including the acclaimed alternative country artist Olivea Watson, who was crowned the 2007 Gibson Artist Of The Year.

As a session musician, Marcus is also a proud member of Musician's Local 47, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to his craft.

Throughout his extensive theatrical career, Marcus has made significant contributions to various productions, including Broadway shows such as Horton Foote's "Young Man From Atlanta" and "Measure For Measure" at Lincoln Center.

Off-Broadway, Marcus has appeared in numerous productions at esteemed institutions like MTC, The Lambs, and WPA, showcasing his impressive range and adaptability.

Regionally, Marcus has worked with numerous prominent theaters, including The Guthrie, Seattle Rep., Yale Rep., Long Wharf, The Williamstown Theater Festival, Hartford Stage, New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, The Goodman, and The Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference, solidifying his reputation as a talented and sought-after performer.

Career

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2022
Bosch: Legacy
Bosch: Legacy as Simon Wakefield
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2015
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Big Time in Hollywood, FL
Big Time in Hollywood, FL as Detective Jim Zdorkin
{"id":13691,"title":"Starving in Suburbia","year":"2014","character":"Michael","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starving-in-suburbia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13691.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2012
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening as Principal Thomas
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2010
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2007
On the Doll
On the Doll as Uncle Lou
{"id":8181,"title":"Judging Amy","year":2004,"character":"Peter Gray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/judging-amy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2oq2p5kjil80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2oq2p5kjil80.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Judging Amy
Judging Amy as Peter Gray
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2001
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2000
Hamlet
Hamlet as Guildenstern
{"id":55242,"title":"Judy Berlin","year":"1999","character":"Eddie Dillon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/judy-berlin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55242.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Judy Berlin
Judy Berlin as Eddie Dillon
{"id":230,"title":"Pirates of Silicon Valley","year":"1999","character":"Dan Kottke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pirates-of-silicon-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34c604g1gl40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34c604g1gl40.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7844,"title":"Jimmy Hollywood","year":"1994","character":"BMW Preppie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jimmy-hollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7844.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Jimmy Hollywood
Jimmy Hollywood as BMW Preppie
{"id":6941,"title":"3 Ninjas Kick Back","year":"1994","character":"Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/3-ninjas-kick-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6941.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103839451,"title":"Flying Blind","year":1992,"character":"Ted Sharperson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/flying-blind","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839451.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Flying Blind
Flying Blind as Ted Sharperson
{"id":6357,"title":"Necessary Roughness","year":"1991","character":"Sargie 'Fumblina' Wilkinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/necessary-roughness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6357.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Necessary Roughness
Necessary Roughness as Sargie 'Fumblina' Wilkinson
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{"id":60257,"title":"Mr. & Mrs. Bridge","year":"1990","character":"Gil Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-mrs-bridge-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60257.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60257.jpg"},"released":1}
1990