From 2009 to 2011 , Esposito appeared in seasons 2 through 4 of the AMC drama '' Breaking Bad '' , as Gus Fring , the head of a New Mexico-based methamphetamine drug ring . In the fourth season , he was the show 's primary antagonist . He received critical acclaim for this role . He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama award at the 2012 Critics ' Choice Television Awards and was nominated for an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards , but lost to co-star Aaron Paul . He appeared in the film '' Rabbit Hole '' ( 2010 )
2012 Primetime Emmy Awards
64th Primetime Emmy Awards
Giancarlo Esposito