Keywords integrated: Enver Gjokaj, Albanian-American, television actor, Dollhouse, Agent Carter, Tisch School of the Arts
Enver Gjokaj, a prominent Albanian-American television actor, was born on February 12, 1980, in Orange County, California. His father is of Albanian descent, while his mother is American. Gjokaj has two brothers: an older brother named Bekim and a younger identical twin, Demir.
He grew up in California and graduated from Amador High School in Sutter Creek. Known for being family-oriented, Gjokaj often spends time with his family during breaks or vacations. An American by nationality, he developed a strong interest in the performing arts early in life.
Gjokaj pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He later went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating from its prestigious Graduate Acting Program.
During his time at NYU, he was a semi-finalist for the Vilar Global Fellowship and participated in various artistic and academic initiatives. His education at Tisch laid a solid foundation for his acting career, providing professional training and exposure to theatrical performance.
Enver Gjokaj began his career in television in 2006 with a role in the short-lived series Filthy Gorgeous. That same year, he appeared in The Book of Daniel and the miniseries The Path to 9/11. In 2007, he was cast in the television series The Unit, followed by roles in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2008. He also appeared in the HBO film Taking Chance in 2009.
The turning point of his television career came in 2009 when he was cast as Victor in Joss Whedon’s science fiction drama Dollhouse. Gjokaj portrayed a versatile character in the series, earning praise for his acting range. Following this success, he appeared in several other shows in 2010, including Lie to Me, Chase, Undercovers, and Community.
One of his most recognizable roles to date is that of Daniel Sousa in the Marvel television series Agent Carter, where he played a key character in both seasons of the show. He later reprised this role in the final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., linking his character to a broader Marvel Universe arc.
| Birth Date: | 12 Feb, 1980 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Orange County |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
