David Caruso is an American actor who is best known for his role as Lieutenant Horatio Caine in the popular crime drama series, CSI: Miami. He has also had roles in a number of other television series and films, including NYPD Blue, The Guardian, and American Gigolo. Caruso has been nominated for several awards for his work, including three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
Caruso has been professionally active since the late 1970s, when he made his debut in the television movie, An Enemy of the People. Since then, he has become a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry and has gone on to appear in a number of movies and television shows. His most recent role was in the 2019 crime drama series, Godfather of Harlem.
Early Life and Education
David Caruso was born on January 7, 1956 in Forest Hills, New York. He was the son of an insurance salesman and a librarian. He attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, New York and graduated in 1974. Caruso then went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
Career
Caruso began his acting career in the late 1970s, making his debut in the television movie, An Enemy of the People. He then went on to appear in a number of television series and films, including Raging Bull, An Innocent Man, and Twin Peaks. In 1993, he landed the role of Lieutenant Horatio Caine on the hit series, CSI: Miami. Caruso was nominated for three Emmy Awards for his performance and won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series.
Caruso left CSI: Miami in 2002 to pursue other ventures. He has since appeared in a number of television shows and films, including The Guardian, Monk, and American Gigolo. His most recent role was in the 2019 crime drama series, Godfather of Harlem.
Personal Life
Caruso is currently married to Rachel Ticotin. The couple have two children together. He is also the father of three children from previous relationships.
Awards and Accolades
Caruso has been nominated for a number of awards for his work, including three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. He has also been honored by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences.