India, June 21 -- Veteran Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito is making headlines after reports emerged that he embraced Islam during a recent stay in Saudi Arabia while working on the upcoming film 7 Dogs. According to Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh, the actor recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, after spending time in the Kingdom.

A video shared online also appeared to show Esposito praying alongside members of a film production team inside a mosque. While the development has sparked global interest, many are now wondering: Who is Giancarlo Esposito?

Who is Giancarlo Esposito?

Giancarlo Esposito was born on April 26, 1958, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to an African American opera s...