Biography
Who is Bobby Cannavale?
Early life and background
Bobby Cannavale was born on May 3, 1970, in Union City, New Jersey. His father, Salvatore, is of Italian heritage, while his mother, Isabel, is Cuban. She arrived in the United States in 1960. He grew up in Union City and attended St. Michael's Catholic School, where he served as an altar boy and sang in the chorus.
During his youth, he participated in several school plays, including roles in The Music Man and Guys and Dolls. After his parents divorced when he was 13, his mother moved the family to Puerto Rico for two years. They eventually moved to Margate, Florida. He attended Coconut Creek High School from 1983 to 1986 before returning to New Jersey to finish his studies at Union Hill High School.
Television and film career
The actor achieved significant recognition for his performance as paramedic Bobby Caffey on the NBC series Third Watch between 1999 and 2001. He later appeared in Will & Grace and had a recurring role on Nurse Jackie. In 2013, he played the character Gyp Rosetti in the third season of Boardwalk Empire, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
His television credits also include appearances in Mr. Robot, Blue Bloods, Master of None, Homecoming, Nine Perfect Strangers, and The Watcher. In film, he has appeared in titles such as The Station Agent, Blue Jasmine, I, Tonya, Motherless Brooklyn, and The Irishman. He also played characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Also, he has provided voice work for animated series like BoJack Horseman and Big Mouth, as well as films such as Sing 2.
Broadway and stage work
Bobby Cannavale began his professional path in the theater. He made his Broadway debut in the 2008 production of Mauritius, for which he received a Tony Award nomination. In 2011, he starred in the play The Motherfucker with the Hat, earning another Tony Award nomination for his leading role.
He also performed in a 2012 revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, portraying Richard Roma. His stage experience is extensive, ranging from early school productions to major professional plays on Broadway. He has also participated in Playing On Air, a non-profit organization that records short plays for public radio and podcasts.
Family and personal life
Bobby Cannavale was married to Jenny Lumet from 1994 to 2003. They have one son together, Jake Cannavale, who is also an actor. He has been in a relationship with actress Rose Byrne since 2012. The couple has two sons, born in 2016 and 2017.
His family connections include his former father-in-law, director Sidney Lumet. He also has an uncle named Enzo Cannavale, who is an Italian actor known for his work in Cinema Paradiso. Throughout his career, he has maintained a presence in both the New York and international acting communities.
Birthday and age
Bobby Cannavale was born on May 3, 1970, which makes Bobby 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Bobby shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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