Theresa Caputo facts for kids

Theresa Caputo is an American television personality. She was born on June 10, 1967. She is widely known for her TV show Long Island Medium. This show aired on the TLC network. On the show, she says she can communicate with people who have passed away.

Growing Up

Theresa Caputo's birth name is Theresa Brigandi. She was born and grew up in Hicksville, New York. This town is located on Long Island. Her parents are Nicholas and Veronica Brigandi. She also has a brother named Michael. Her father worked as a volunteer firefighter. He also worked for the Nassau County Department of Public Works. Later, he became a county water commissioner.

Her Career

Theresa Caputo became famous through her reality TV series. The show was called Long Island Medium. It was shown on the TLC channel. The series ran from 2011 until 2019.

Besides her TV show, Theresa Caputo has written four books. She also travels around the country. She performs live shows called "Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience." In these shows, she connects with audience members. On January 25, 2024, Theresa started a new TV series. This show is called Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits. It airs on the Lifetime network.

Her Family Life

Theresa Caputo was married to Larry Caputo. They were married for 28 years. On December 3, 2017, they announced they were separating. They have two children together. Their children are Larry Caputo Jr. and Victoria Caputo. Both of their children appeared on the Long Island Medium show.

After their separation, Larry Caputo moved to Los Angeles. On June 27, 2018, he shared that they were moving from separation to divorce. Theresa Caputo announced in December 2018 that their divorce was finalized.