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David Caruso Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1956-01-07

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
47 Total Roles

David Caruso

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Biography

David Stephen Caruso (born January 7, 1956) is a retired American actor and producer, best known for his roles as Detective John Kelly on the ABC crime drama NYPD Blue (1993–1994) and Lieutenant Horatio Caine on the CBS series CSI: Miami (2002–2012). He appeared in the feature films An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), First Blood (1982, the first film in the Rambo franchise), Twins (1988), King of New York (1990), Kiss of Death (1995), and Proof of Life (2000).

After CSI: Miami, he quietly retired from acting and became involved in the art business. He is also co-owner of Steam on Sunset, a clothing store in South Miami.

He was married to his first wife Cheri Maugans from 1979 until they divorced in 1984. He was married to his second wife actress Rachel Ticotin from 1984 to 1987, with whom he has a daughter, Greta. He and former girlfriend Liza Marquez have two children together: Marquez and Paloma.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story TV Self - Actor, 'CSI Miami' (archive footage)
2004 CSI: NY TV Horatio Caine
2002 Black Point MOVIE John Hawkins
2002 CSI: Miami TV Horatio Caine
2001 Session 9 MOVIE Phil
2000 Proof of Life MOVIE Dino
2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV Horatio Caine
2000 Deadlocked MOVIE Ned Stark
1999 The Early Show TV Self
1998 Body Count MOVIE Hobbs

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