David Caruso, born January 7, 1956, in Queens, New York, rose from humble beginnings to become one of television’s most recognizable faces. Raised by a single mother, he found escape in acting, earning early roles in Hill Street Blues and First Blood. His breakthrough came in 1993 as Detective John Kelly on NYPD Blue, winning a Golden Globe before leaving after one season. Film attempts like Jade and Kiss of Death faltered, stalling his career. Redemption arrived in 2002 with CSI: Miami, where his portrayal of Horatio Caine became iconic. Now retired, Caruso embodies resilience and reinvention.
