Who is Edgar Ramirez? Actor playing Gianni Versace in American Crime Story who also appeared in Zero Dark Thirty
The Venezuelan actor started out as a journalist before moving into TV and film
GIANNI Versace was a major figure in the fashion world and his murder shocked everyone back in 1997.
Now his death is on the small screen in a new series of American Crime Story and actor Edgar Ramirez is playing the fashion designer. But who exactly is the TV and movie star?
Who is Edgar Ramirez?
Edgar Ramirez is a Venezuelan actor who was born in San Cristobal, Tachira in March 1977, making him 40 years old.
Edgar started out as a journalist reporting on politics before creating campaigns for TV, radio and film.
However he always had an interest in the performing arts and he soon made the career move, starring in soap opera Cosita Rica.
What else has Edgar Ramirez starred in?
Edgar soon made the move from TV to film, starring in the likes of The Bourne Ultimatum, Che, Vantage Point and Joy.
He won much acclaim for his role as Carlos the Jackal in the 2010 film Carlos, and also played CIA Operative Larry in Zero Dark Thirty in 2012.
Other film credits include The Girl on the Train, The Counselor and Wrath of the Titans.
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What is Edgar's role in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story?
Edgar plays the flamboyant fashion designer Gianni Versace in the second season of the FX true crime anthology.
The series explores the murder of Gianni, who was gunned down at point-blank range in front of his Miami mansion in July 1997.
Edgar is joined by the likes of Penelope Cruz, Darren Criss and Ricky Martin in the show.