His low-keyed intensity, deep-voiced somberness, pale skin, puffy-eyed baby face and crop of carrot-red hair are all obvious and intriguing trademarks of TV star David Caruso. A hugely popular item in the 1990s as a result of a smash crime series, he got way too caught up in all the hoopla surrounding him. Those working with him on the innovative cop series were not exactly unhappy when he decided to abandon ship after only one season in order to pursue movie star fame. Despite his own predictions, the show prospered quite well after the loss of his focal character...but it would be a major understatement to state that Caruso did not fare as well. TV to film crossover fame is tricky and David did not have the right formula to pull it off. Bad judgment calls, bad publicity after his departure from his TV series, a couple of poor film vehicles, and virtual unemployment in its wake eventually led him back to the small screen again a somewhat humbler person. Not many are given a second chance but Caruso, the enigmatic talent that he is, found gold a second time as , Liza Marquez, have two children -- son Marquez Anthony and and daughter, Paloma Raquel.
Daughter, Greta, born June 1, 1984, with Rachel Ticotin. Currently attends Yale University.
Attended and graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, Queens, New York.
Was a co-owner of now-defunct Steam, an upscale clothing and home furnishings store in South Miami, Florida.
His father is Italian, his mother is Irish.
He was cast as Archie Andrews in a 1976 pilot based on the "Archie" comic strip, but did not work out. He was replaced before shooting began by Dennis Bowen.
Has had more success as a television actor than a movie actor. He was a popular cast member of "NYPD Blue" , then quit that show to become a movie actor. After a series of unsuccessful movies, he joined the cast of "CSI: Miami" , which shot him back into stardom.
Son, Marquez Anthony, born September 15, 2005 (mother is girlfriend Liza Marquez).
Daughter, Paloma Raquel, born October 16, 2007 (mother is girlfriend Liza Marquez).
He hopes to buy a home on the French Riviera when he retires.
In the very first episode of the irreverent animated series "South Park" entitled "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe", Kyle urges his brother to jump from the open cargo-bay door of a hovering alien spaceship by saying, "Quick, Ike, do your impersonation of David Carusos career," in reference to Carusos then-lack of success after leaving "NYPD Blue" . This scene was widely used in promos for the series.
In 1994, (according to court record) his ex-girlfriend, Paris Papiro, filed a palimony suit in which Caruso ended up paying an undisclosed sum in early 1995.
He once worked for a police department, standing in lineups for $25.
A younger sister, Joyce Caruso, produces Fox News in New York.
Not related to the famous opera singer Enrico Caruso (1873-1921).
Is right-handed but left eye dominant, evident when he is shooting his pistol on "CSI: Miami" .
Lives in Sherman Oaks, California and Miami Beach, Florida.
Has played the same character (Lt. Horatio Caine) on three different series: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" , "CSI: Miami" and "CSI: NY" .
(March 2002) He and his wife, Margaret Buckley, manage a classy clothing store in Miami, Florida.
"NYPD Blue" (1993) will not be successful when I leave.
[on his successful comeback in Hollywood, as the star of,"CSI: Miami" (2002) ] For somebody who fell to the place that I,fell in terms of unemployment and a damaged reputation, the fact that,this town was willing to give me another chance is incredible.
[on doing movies after "NYPD Blue" (1993) ] It really comes down,to the fact that, because I was perceived as a bad guy for leaving the,show, I think people were rooting against the movies. That was really,unfortunate. .
