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David Caruso

Highest Rated: 86% First Blood (1982)

Lowest Rated: 0% Thief of Hearts (1984)

Birthday: Jan 7, 1956

Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York, USA

Infamous for the speed with which he jumped ship from his star-making turn as an unconventional sex symbol on "NYPD Blue" (ABC, 1993-2005) - and more so for the speed with which his film career subsequently floundered - the redheaded Caruso survived public scorn to enjoy a second act success. While his big screen work in the muscular remake "Kiss of Death" (1995) and erotic thriller "Jade" (1995) did nothing to justify his risky TV-to-movies career jump, Caruso persevered, doing good supporting work in lesser-seen projects like the Meg Ryan/Russell Crowe ransom thriller "Proof of Life" (2000) and the psychological horror film, "Session 9" (2001). Although his first attempt to return to series television in an appropriately humble manner - "Michael Hayes" (CBS, 1997-98) - failed to resonate with viewers, lightning struck again with the flashy lead role in the worldwide smash "CSI: Miami" (CBS, 2002-12). As Lt. Horatio Caine, Caruso won over audiences with his colorful character's campy one-liners, punctuated by a dramatic sunglasses-adjustment, and appeared to be fully returned to the public's good graces. While his career ended up more of a rollercoaster ride than that of many of his peers, Caruso seemed steadier and more focused for his second chance at stardom.

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Highest rated movies

86% 86% First Blood Watchlist
79% 45% Mad Dog and Glory
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72% 77% King of New York
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69% 38% Kiss of Death
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68% 63% Session 9
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39% 43% Proof of Life
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31% 56% Hudson Hawk Watchlist
16% 43% Jade
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0% 51% Thief of Hearts
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0% 25% Blue City
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Filmography

Movies

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68% 63% Session 9 Phil (Character) $374.0K 2001
No Score Yet 25% Black Point John Hawkins (Character) - 2001
No Score Yet 60% Deadlocked Ned Stark (Character) - 2000
39% 43% Proof of Life Dino (Character) $32.6M 2000
No Score Yet 41% Body Count Hobbs (Character) - 1998
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Split Hobbs (Character) - 1998
No Score Yet 22% Cold Around the Heart Ned Tash (Character) $552 1997
No Score Yet 30% Gold Coast Maguire (Character) - 1997
16% 43% Jade Matt Gavin (Character) $9.2M 1995
69% 38% Kiss of Death Jimmy Kilmartin (Character) $14.7M 1995
79% 45% Mad Dog and Glory Mike (Character) $10.7M 1993
No Score Yet No Score Yet Judgment Day: The John List Story Chief Bob Richland (Character) - 1993
31% 56% Hudson Hawk Kit Kat (Character) $16.4M 1991
72% 77% King of New York Dennis Gilley (Character) $2.6M 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Un Príncipe de Nueva York Unknown (Character) - 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Rainbow Drive Larry Hammond (Character) - 1990
No Score Yet 50% China Girl Mercury (Character) $918.1K 1987
No Score Yet No Score Yet Into the Homeland Ryder (Character) - 1987
0% 25% Blue City Joey Rayford (Character) $6.0M 1986
0% 51% Thief of Hearts Buddy Calamara (Character) - 1984
86% 86% First Blood Mitch (Character) - 1982
No Score Yet No Score Yet Crazy Times Bobby Shea (Character) - 1981
No Score Yet 33% Without Warning Tom (Character) - 1980

TV

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No Score Yet 65% CSI: Miami Lieutenant Horatio Caine (Character) 2002-2012
No Score Yet 82% CSI: New York Lieutenant Horatio Caine (Guest Star) 2005
No Score Yet 80% CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Horatio Caine (Guest Star) 2002
88% No Score Yet Michael Hayes Unknown (Character),
Executive Producer
1997-1998
83% 95% NYPD Blue Detective John Kelly (Character) 1993-1994
No Score Yet No Score Yet CHiPs Unknown (Guest Star) 1983
97% 85% Hill Street Blues Shamrock (Guest Star) 1981