David Caruso facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Caruso
Caruso at the 2008 Emmy Awards
Born	David Stephen Caruso (1956-01-07) January 7, 1956 (age 69) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor television producer
Years active	1975–2012
Known for	Horatio Caine on CSI: Miami John Kelly on NYPD Blue
Spouse(s)	Cheri Maugans ​ ​ (m. 1979; div. 1984)​ Rachel Ticotin ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 1987)​ Margaret Buckley ​ ​ (m. 1996; div. 2007)​
Partner(s)	Liza Marquez (separated)
Children	3

David Stephen Caruso (born January 7, 1956) is a retired American actor and producer. He is famous for playing Detective John Kelly on the TV show NYPD Blue. He also played Lieutenant Horatio Caine on the popular CBS series CSI: Miami. David Caruso appeared in several movies too, like An Officer and a Gentleman and First Blood.

David Caruso's Early Life and Interests

David Caruso was born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. His mother, Joan, was a librarian, and his father, Charles, was a magazine and newspaper editor. David's father left when he was two years old. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family. He went to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School. Later, he attended Archbishop Molloy High School, graduating in 1974.

Before becoming an actor, Caruso worked as a cinema usher. He said he watched up to 80 movies a week there. He and his co-workers would often act out scenes from the films. This job helped him find his role models in actors like Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney.

David Caruso's Acting Career

Starting Out in the 1980s

David Caruso's first movie role was in 1980 in a film called Getting Wasted. He gained attention for his part as Topper Daniels in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). For most of the 1980s, he played supporting roles in movies. These included First Blood (1982) and Twins (1988).

On television, Caruso had a recurring role on the police drama Hill Street Blues. He played Tommy Mann, a gang leader, from 1981 to 1983. He also appeared in a miniseries about the first Olympic Games in 1896. In 1986, he was in the music video for the song "Voyage, voyage" by the French singer Desireless.

Major Roles in the 1990s

In the early 1990s, Caruso continued to play police officers in films like King of New York (1990). In 1993, he got a big role as Detective John Kelly in the TV series NYPD Blue. This role earned him a Golden Globe Award.

However, Caruso left NYPD Blue after only one season. He wanted a higher salary, but the show's producers did not agree. His decision to leave a very popular show was later called one of TV's biggest "blunders" by TV Guide. After leaving, his movie roles in films like Kiss of Death and Jade did not do well. Critics gave them mixed reviews.

In 1997, Caruso returned to television. He starred in the CBS law drama Michael Hayes, but it only lasted one season.

Success with CSI: Miami in the 2000s

Caruso returned to movies in 2000 with a supporting role in Proof of Life. In 2001, he starred in the film Session 9. Critics praised his performance in this movie.

David Caruso as Horatio Caine in November 2004

In 2002, David Caruso found his next big success. He began playing Lieutenant Horatio Caine in CSI: Miami. This show was a spin-off from the popular CSI series. Caruso became known for his character's one-liners at the start of each episode. He would often put on his sunglasses mid-sentence before the main theme music began.

The show CSI: Miami was very popular and ran for 10 seasons. It ended in 2012. David Caruso was the only actor to appear in all 232 episodes of the series.

Life After Acting

After CSI: Miami ended, David Caruso retired from acting. He became involved in the art business. He also founded DavidCarusoTelevision.tv and LexiconDigital.tv. He is also a co-owner of Steam on Sunset, a clothing store in South Miami.

David Caruso's Personal Life

David Caruso has been married three times. He was married to Cheri Maugans from 1979 to 1984. He then married Rachel Ticotin from 1984 to 1987. They have a daughter named Greta. He also has two children, a son named Marquez and a daughter named Paloma, with his former partner Liza Marquez.

Awards and Recognitions

In 1994, David Caruso won a Golden Globe Award for his role as John Kelly in NYPD Blue. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the same role. In 2001, he was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for his supporting role in the film Proof of Life.

Film and Television Appearances

Film

Television

Music videos

See also

In Spanish: David Caruso para niños

• List of people from Queens