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David Caruso

David Caruso - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 07, 1956
Age70
BirthplaceForest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also David Caruso's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForStarring as Detective John Kelly in 'NYPD Blue' and Lieutenant Horatio Caine in 'CSI: Miami.'

Intro

David Caruso is an American actor and producer best known for his roles in television series such as 'NYPD Blue' and 'CSI: Miami.' His intense screen presence and iconic delivery made him one of the most recognizable TV detectives of the 1990s and 2000s.

Early Life & Background

David Caruso grew up in Queens, New York, after his parents separated when he was two. He attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School and later Archbishop Molloy High School. He worked as a cinema usher, developing his acting skills by watching over 80 movies weekly.

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough role as Detective John Kelly on 'NYPD Blue' (1993-1994), earning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama.
  • Starred as Lieutenant Horatio Caine in the CBS series 'CSI: Miami' from 2002 to 2012, becoming widely known for his one-liners and sunglasses-wearing persona.
  • Featured in films such as 'First Blood' (1982), 'Kiss of Death' (1995), and 'Jade' (1995).

Trivia

  • Caruso's dramatic removal of sunglasses before delivering lines became a trademark meme.
  • After leaving 'NYPD Blue,' he struggled in Hollywood before making a successful comeback with 'CSI: Miami.'

FAQs

People also ask

How old is David Caruso?

David Caruso is 70 years old.

When was David Caruso born?

David Caruso was born the 7 January 1956.

Where is David Caruso from?

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About January 7th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: Vinoo Mankad and his partner set a record for the highest partnership in Test cricket during a match against New Zealand. Their performance was pivotal in establishing a strong position for India in the game.
  • Day of the week: January 7th, 1956 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
  • #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 7th, 1956.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Caruso
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Caruso
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000325/