But the good news is in today's world of so many options in entertainment, if you're getting some attention, that's a positive thing.
I was a guy who abandoned a TV show. I didn't care about people. They didn't want to see good things happen to me.
I went from a guy, kind of a working actor, a supporting player, to magazine covers and being offered the studio pictures really quickly. Nobody was comfortable with it. I wasn't really comfortable with it.
I went from starring in a Paramount movie to unemployment for two years. Literally, I couldn't get a job for almost two years.
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.
It's taken me a long time to get back into the industry. People were not really open to me working, or being a part of the industry.
Not to sound too pathetic, but there have been long stretches where I haven't been able to get a job.
Television, as you know, can kind of jettison you into a whole new world.
In television he had a recurring role as a gang leader on Hill Street Blues.
Caruso attended elementary and middle school at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Forest Hills, Queens, the same primary school attended by Ray Romano and Pia Zadora.
David was once spoofed on the hit show SNL during a skit called "Live with Regis and Kelly"
David was a substitute point guard at Archbishop Molloy High School in New York. Between scenes of CSI: Miami David makes three-pointers when he shoots hopes outside the set.
David’s girlfriend, Liza Marquez, gave birth to their son, Marquez Anthony, on September 15, 2005.
He once worked for a police department, standing in lineups for $25.
On his career: "It's taken me a long time to get back into the industry. People were not really open to me working, or being a part of the industry."
On the end of his movie career: "I went from starring in a Paramount movie to unemployment for two years. Literally, I couldn't get a job for almost two years."
On his relations with the public: "I was a guy who abandoned a TV show. I didn't care about people. They didn't want to see good things happen to me."
He earned an Emmy nomination for his role as Det. John Kelly in NYPD Blue.
Caruso was spoofed in the first episode of South Park, when Kyle told his little brother Ike to do his impression of David Caruso's career, and Ike jumped out of a spaceship and fell to the Earth saying "It's my turn!"
David has been known for his arrogance. On leaving NYPD Blue, he said "NYPD Blue will not be successful when I leave."
He was the first choice to play "Archie Andrews" in the television show based on the comic strip "Archie," but it didn't work out. He was replaced before shooting began.
David is of Irish-Italian descent.
David has one child with second wife, actress Rachel Ticotin. The two are now divorced.
You can share a link to this page with your friend!