David Caruso
David Stephen Caruso (born January 7, 1956) is an American movie and television actor, who is especially known by his acting in NYPD Blue. He also performed in the 1995 movies Kiss of Death and Jade. From 2002 to 2012, he starred on the TV series CSI: Miami in the role of Lieutenant Horatio Caine.
Early life and career
[change | change source]Caruso's parents were Italian-Irish. His mother Joan, was a librarian. His father, Charles Caruso, was an editor. His father left the family when he was two years old. He went to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in Forest Hills and afterward to Archbishop Molloy High School. He graduated in 1974.
He worked as an usher in cinemas. His role models were Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson.
His first film appearance was in the film Getting Wasted in the role of Danny. Afterwards, he was in supporting roles like First Blood, An Officer and a Gentleman, Blue City, Thief of Hearts, China Girl and Twins.
His first main role was on the TV series NYPD Blue as Detective John Kelly in 1993. He received a Golden Globe Award for this role.[1]
Personal life
[change | change source]Caruso was married three times and has three children. His first wife was Cheri Maugans. He was married from 1979 to 1984 with her. He married the American actress Rachel Ticotin in 1984. They got a daughter Greta, who was born on June 1, 1984. They separated in 1991. His third wife was Magaret Buckley. They were married from 1996 to 2004. He has two more children with his former ex-girlfriend Liza Marquez. His son Marquez Antonio was born on September 15, 2005 and his daughter Paloma was born on October 16, 2007.
Television and movie roles
[change | change source]Year | Movie/Program | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Getting Wasted | Danny | |
Without Warning | Tom | ||
1982 | An Officer and a Gentleman | Topper Daniels | |
First Blood | Deputy Mitch | ||
1981–1983 | Hill Street Blues | Tommy Mann | |
1983 | T.J. Hooker | Jennings | |
1984 | Thief of Hearts | Buddy Calamara | |
The First Olympics: Athens, 1896 | James Connolly | ||
1986 | Blue City | Joey Rayford | |
1987 | China Girl | Mercury | |
1988 | Twins | Al Greco | |
1990 | King of New York | Dennis Gilley | |
Rainbow Drive | Larry Hammond | ||
1991 | Hudson Hawk | Kit Kat | |
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis | Wilkes | ||
1993 | Mad Dog and Glory | Mike | |
1993–1994 | NYPD Blue | Detective John Kelly | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series Nominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
1995 | Kiss of Death | Jimmy Kilmartin | |
Jade | David Corelli | ||
1997 | Michael Hayes | Michael Hayes | |
1998 | Body Count | Hobbs | |
2000 | Proof of Life | Dino | Nominated — Blockbuster Entertainment Awards |
2001 | Session 9 | Phil | |
Black Point | John Hawkins | ||
2002–2012 | CSI: Miami | Lieutenant Horatio Caine | |
2005 | CSI: NY | Lieutenant Horatio Caine | |
2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | ||
2010–2011 | Rehab |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "David Caruso". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
Other websites
[change | change source]- David Caruso on IMDb