Greg Sestero
Biography
Greg Sestero was born in Walnut Creek, California, USA. He speaks both French and English due to European parental influence. At 17 years old, he signed with a prominent San Francisco talent agency and traveled to Milan and Paris to work for designers such as Giorgio Armani and Gian Franco Ferre. Sestero returned to focus on acting and began studies at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. He landed his first role at age 18 on the CBS show Nash Bridges in 1996. Sestero holds dual citizenship between France and the United States. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Patch Adams and The Room.
Career overview
Greg Sestero began his acting career at the age of 18, landing a role on the CBS hit show Nash Bridges in 1996. This marked the beginning of his professional acting career. He went on to appear in the Golden Globe nominated film Patch Adams in 1998, starring alongside another actor.
Sestero's subsequent credits include a lead role in the horror movie Retro Puppet Master in 1999. He also appeared in a one-episode role on the television soap opera Days of Our Lives. In addition to these credits, Sestero gained international recognition for his starring role in the 2003 film The Room, which developed a cult following as one of the worst movies ever made.
Sestero's acting career has spanned multiple film and television projects, with a total of 39 known credits. His early start in the industry, which included working with prominent designers in Milan and Paris, likely influenced his decision to pursue acting. Sestero's career has been marked by a mix of mainstream and cult success, with his role in The Room remaining one of his most notable achievements.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
55 titles- First Feature (2026) as Himself
- Point (2025) as (voice)
- The Room: A Tribute (2025) as Chris-R
- Conjuring Tapes (2025) as Greg
- Bampire (2024) as Park Ranger
- The Film Café (2024) as Himself
- On the Edge of Freedom (2024) as Liam
- Big Shark (2023) as Georgie I
- Big Shark (2023) Producer
- Big Shark (2023) Writer
- The Founder Effect (2023) as Decklan Bakker
- Puppet Master: Doktor Death (2022) as André Toulon (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Infrared (2022) as Geoff
- The Christmas Tapes (2022) as Geoff/The Owner’s Manual
- Best F(r)iends: Less is More (2022) as Jon Kortina
- Best F(r)iends: Less is More (2022) Writer
- Miracle Valley (2021) as David
- Miracle Valley (2021) Writer
- Miracle Valley (2021) Director
- Miracle Valley (2021) Executive Producer
- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) as Fiancé
- Cyst (2020) as Bill
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- The Caring Only Cry at Night (2020) as Rick Edwards, Motivational Speaker
- The Wrong Wedding Planner (2020) as Mr. Hanson
- SpaceWorld: "A Good Lesson" (2019) as Drogol
- Four in a Blanket (2018) as Coach Sooie (Voice)
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018) as Jon Kortina
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018) Producer
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018) Writer
- Oh, Hi Mark: Making a Disaster (2018) as Self
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Casting Agent (uncredited)
- The Disaster Artist (2017) Book
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) as Jon Kortina
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Production Manager
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Writer
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Location Manager
- Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Producer
- VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media (2016) as Self
- Livers of Darkness: Making "Dude Bro Party Massacre III" (2016) as Self
- Dude Bro Party Massacre III (2015) as Derek
- Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum (2009) as The Ex
- Alien Presence (2009) as Ash
- Accepted (2006) as Frat guy (uncredited)
- Behind the Scenes of "The Room" (2005) as Self
- The Room (2003) as Mark
- The Room (2003) Line Producer
- Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003) as Young Andre Toulon (Archive Footage)
- EDtv (1999) as Roach
- Retro Puppetmaster (1999) as Andre Toulon
- Patch Adams (1998) as Jaime
- Gattaca (1997) as Gattacan Citizen (uncredited)
- Forbidden Sky
- Forbidden Sky Director
- Forbidden Sky Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Sestero best known for?
Greg Sestero is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Room: A Tribute (2025), Puppet Master: Doktor Death (2022), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020).
When and where was Greg Sestero born?
Greg Sestero was born on July 15, 1978 in Walnut Creek, California, USA.
How many credits does Greg Sestero have?
Greg Sestero has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Greg Sestero's background in cinema and television?
Greg Sestero was born in Walnut Creek, California, USA. He speaks both French and English due to European parental influence. At 17 years old, he signed with a prominent San Francisco talent agency and traveled to Milan and Paris to work for designers such as Giorgio Armani and Gian Franco Ferre. Sestero returned to fo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) as Fiancé — aged about 41
- Gattaca (1997) as Gattacan Citizen (uncredited) — aged about 18
- Patch Adams (1998) as Jaime — aged about 19
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Casting Agent (uncredited) — aged about 38
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self — aged about 41
- Accepted (2006) as Frat guy (uncredited) — aged about 27
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