Biography
Who is David Caruso?
Early life and background
David Caruso Stephen Caruso was born on January 7, 1956, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. His mother, Joan, worked as a librarian, and his father, Charles, was an editor for newspapers and magazines. He grew up in a Roman Catholic household and attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School. Later, he enrolled at Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, where he completed his graduation in 1974. He has mentioned that his father left the family home when he was only two years old.
Acting career beginnings
He made his first appearance on screen in the 1980 film Getting Wasted, where he played a character named Danny. He received wider attention for his role as Topper Daniels in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. That same year, he appeared in First Blood, the inaugural film in the Rambo series, portraying Deputy Mitch Rogers. Throughout the 1980s, he took on supporting roles in various projects, including the television show Hill Street Blues, where he played the gang leader Tommy Mann.
Television success and NYPD Blue
In 1993, he secured a major role as Detective John Kelly in the police drama NYPD Blue. His performance on this show earned him a Golden Globe Award. However, he left the popular series just four episodes into the second season after a dispute regarding his salary. This decision drew significant media attention at the time. Following this departure, he attempted to transition into film leading roles with movies like Kiss of Death and Jade, though these projects were met with poor reviews and disappointing box office results.
CSI: Miami and retirement
In 2002, he began his role as Lieutenant Horatio Caine in the CBS crime series CSI: Miami. This became his longest-running and most successful television project since his time on NYPD Blue. He was the only actor to appear in all 232 episodes of the show. His character was known for distinct habits, such as putting on sunglasses while delivering lines. The series concluded in 2012 due to rising costs and lower ratings.
Birthday and age
David Caruso was born on January 7, 1956, which makes David 70 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. David shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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