David Caruso | |
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Caruso at the 2008 Emmy Awards | |
| Born | David Stephen Caruso (1956-01-07) January 7, 1956 (age 69) Forest Hills, Queens, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1975–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Cheri Maugans (m. 1979–1984)Rachel Ticotin (m. 1984–1987)Margaret Buckley (m. 1996–2007) |
| Partner | Liza Marquez (separated) |
| Children | 3 |
David Stephen Caruso (born January 7, 1956) is an Americanmovie 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.
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]
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.