• Troy Gentile is an American actor born in 1993.
• Had his first role when he was 12 years old.
• Best known for his role as Barry Goldberg in the series “The Goldbergs”.
• Has an estimated net worth of over $5 million as of mid-2020.
• Has a girlfriend named Jessica Inn.
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Known from movies
The Goldbergs (2013-2017)
as Barry Goldberg
Good Luck Chuck (2007)
as Young Stu
Chuck Taylor (2008)
as Ryan
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
as Lil’ JB
Troy Gentile is an American actor born on October 27, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. He is probably best known for his role as Barry Goldberg in the series “The Goldbergs”.
Early life
Troy Francis Farshi was born to Albert and Debra Farshi – it is unknown if he has any siblings. His family, of Iranian and Italian descent, moved across the US to Los Angeles when Troy was four years old. Troy’s maternal grandfather is named Felix, of whom he shared a photo on Instagram in 2019.
There is no information about Troy’s childhood and early education, but it is known that he studied at a community college in Los Angeles.
Career
Early career
After adopting his mother’s maiden name as his artistic name, Troy Gentile got his first role when he was just 12 years old, as Matthew Hooper in the movie “Bad News Bears”.
The following year, Troy starred in two films starring Jack Black – as Young Nacho in “Nacho Libre” and as Lil’ JB in “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny”. In 2006, he also got his first role on TV, when he appeared in an episode of the series “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”.
He was cast in several minor roles in various productions, such as Young Stu in “Good Luck Chuck”. Directed by Mark Helfrich, the 2007 film revolves around Charlie Logan, a young doctor who has many romantic problems despite his popularity with women.
Troy also appeared in the movie “9 Lives of Mara” as Larry, and as Mitchell Levine in an episode of the TV series “Entourage”.
In 2008, Troy appeared in the movie “Drillbit Taylor” starring Owen Wilson, portraying the character of Ryan ‘T-Dog’ Anderson, a chubby teen who along with his two nerd friends hire Bob ‘Drillbit’ Taylor, a veteran and homeless. as their personal bodyguard. Not only is this one of Troy’s most memorable characters to date, but it was also his first starring role.
In 2009 and 2011, Gentile portrayed several short-lived characters in projects such as the movie “Hotel for Dogs”, the series “Hawthorne”, and the short film “Pig Lady”.
The Goldbergs: 2013 – Present
Leaving his child actor stage behind, Troy was given the chance to play a role more appropriate for his age in the sitcom”The Goldbergs”. The series, which premiered in 2013, is about a 1980s family whose middle child Barry Goldberg, played by Gentile, is a confident teenager who is often thought of as foolish, but despite his flaws, he is a skilled ice hockey player and wrestler.
The successful series has been on the air for seven years and was the stepping stone for Gentile to become a recognized actor in Hollywood. In 2015, Gentile revealed what he believes to be the reason for the success of “The Goldbergs”: ‘We love each other, and that’s the absolute truth. I think that’s why the show is so good.’
He also shared the reason why he enjoys working on the series: “Our cast really, really, really get along. We’re such a real group of people and not many fake actors in a room.’
Most recent projects
The spin-off series ‘The Goldberg’s’, in which Troy plays the same character from the original series titled ‘Schooled’, premiered in 2019 and focuses on the lives of William Penn Academy professors and their eccentric and sometimes unconventional behavior. He also appeared as himself in the episode “Black-ish vs. The Goldbergs” on the series “Celebrity Family Feud”.
The dad who will do it all…well, almost anything! Cheerful #Father’s Day to Murray and all the fathers out there! #DeGoudbergen pic.twitter.com/Z6Z2Q2iMnv
— The Goldbergs (@TheGoldbergsABC) June 21, 2020
In 2020, Gentile landed his first starring role as Kevin Brooks in the series “That One Time”. The project is still in the filming process.
Awards
Gentile has been nominated three times during his career to win a Young Artist Award – the first being in 2005 when he won jointly in the Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Feature Film category for his work in the movie “Bad News Bears “. He was also nominated for his work in “Nacho Libre” and “Drillbit Taylor”, but lost to his competitors.
Despite his success as an actor, Troy considers education an important part of his life, and the reason he took a short break from acting between 2011 and 2013: “I’m trying to establish myself as a young adult now.
I’m no longer the chubby kid in the wheelchair or young Jack Black,” he said, referring to his debut roles in “Bad News Bears” and “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny,” respectively. -‘I’ve seen how you can hit rock bottom in this industry and you have to have something to fall back on. Right now being an actor is on my plate, but I went to community college before I got “The Goldbergs.” Suddenly life is a journey. So now I’m like, okay, I guess this is my job.”
Private life
Romantic life
Troy Gentile has kept his personal life out of the spotlight, but his fans were surprised when on November 27, 2019 he posted a photo on Instagram happily hugging a woman named Jessica Inn.
Captioning the photo, he wrote, “My Love Jessica! ❤’. Although Gentile has never confirmed the relationship, Jessica is publicly acknowledged as his girlfriend.
There is no information about Troy’s former romantic partners.
Love for basketball
Troy Gentile is openly known as a longtime Los Angeles Lakers fan. The California basketball team has 16 championships and the longest winning streak in the NBA at 33 consecutive games.
In 2020, Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in an accident, and Troy shared a photo on Instagram in memory of them: ‘Rest in peace Kobe & Gianna. Thanks for everything. We love you. ❤’ he wrote describing the photo.
Net value
As a result of his work as an actor, Troy Gentile has an estimated net worth of over $5 million as of mid-2020.
Appearance
During his time as a child actor, Troy was chubby looking and noticeably overweight. Growing up, he changed his appearance and currently has a slim build. He is 1.78 m tall, has short curly black hair and brown eyes.
Interesting facts
People usually recognize him for his role in “The Goldbergs” rather than his real name. When asked about it, Troy replied, “One day I’ll make a name for myself.”
He used to be a fan of Lil Peep’s music, and in 2017, he posted a photo of the late rapper in his honor: “I love you. You are my heart and helped me through the hardest days.’
Troy often shares photos of his familyand called his grandparents his “everything.”
He was ecstatic when he was first asked for an autograph by a fan: “He asked for an autograph. That’s quite unusual, normally people would ask for a selfie. That makes much more sense to me than my signature; I’m not a Kobe Bryant or a big sports star. Then he asked if he could take a picture with me, he puts out his hand and it just shakes. He couldn’t hold his phone upright for the photo. – that was weird, but it was also great. I really appreciate all the love we get from all the ‘Goldbergs’ fans; there are so many fans of the show, it’s great.’
General information
| First and last name | Troy heathen |
| Date of birth | October 27, 1993 |
| Height | 1.72 meters |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Parents | Debbie Gentile, Albert Farshi |
Performance
| Nominations | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor |
| Movies | Hotel for Dogs, Drillbit Taylor, 9 Lives of Mara, Good Luck Chuck, I Could Never Be Your Woman, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Nacho Libre, Bad News Bears |
| TV shows | The Goldbergs, Zip |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [observation, 2014] I am now trying to establish myself as a young adult. I am no longer the chubby kid in the wheelchair [Bad News Bears (2005)] or young Jack Black [Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)]. I’ve seen how you can hit rock bottom in this industry, and you have to have something to fall back on. Right now being an actor is on my plate, but I went to community college before I got The Goldbergs (2013). Suddenly life is a journey. So now I’m like, okay, I guess this is my craft. |
Facts
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldbergs | 2013-2017 | TV serials | Barry Goldberg |
| The middle | 2015 | TV serials | Child at party |
| Pig lady | 2011 | Short | Justin |
| Hawthorne | 2010 | TV serials | RJ Paxton |
| Hotel for dogs | 2009 | Marking | |
| Entourage | 2008 | TV serials | Mitchell Levin |
| Pineapple Express | 2008 | Troy (uncredited) | |
| Drill Bit Taylor | 2008 | Ryan | |
| Fugly | 2007 | TV movie | Nathan |
| Good luck Chuck | 2007 | Young Stu | |
| Order up | 2007 | Short | Boy |
| I could never be your wife | 2007 | Fighting boy | |
| 9 lives of Mara | 2007 | Larry | |
| Row | 2007 | TV movie | Nelson |
| Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | 2006 | Little JB | |
| Nacho Libre | 2006 | Young Nacho | |
| The suite life of Zack and Cody | 2006 | TV serials | Jeremy |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2005 | TV serials | Young Craig Ferguson |
| Bad news bears | 2005 | Matthew Hooper |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldbergs | 2013-2016 | Performer TV series – 11 episodes |
Thank you
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldbergs: An ’80s rewind | 2016 | Tv movie thank you |
Yourself
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldbergs: An ’80s rewind | 2016 | TV movie | Himself / Barry Goldberg |
| Entertainment tonight | 2015 | TV serials | Himself |
| The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2014 | TV movie | Himself |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2013 | TV serials | Himself – Guest |
| A Home for Everyone: The Making of ‘Hotel for Dogs’ | 2009 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The making of ‘The Pick of Destiny’ | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Access to Hollywood | 2006 | TV serials | Himself |
Awards
Awards won
| Year | Price | Ceremony | Presentation | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tabloid Witch Prize | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Supporting Actor | 9 Lives of Mara (2007) |
| 2006 | prize for young artists | Prizes for young artists | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Bad News Bears (2005) |
Nominated awards
| Year | Price | Ceremony | Presentation | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | prize for young artists | Prizes for young artists | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Drill Head Taylor (2008) |
| 2007 | prize for young artists | Prizes for young artists | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Nacho Libre (2006) |
