He was a true heartthrob in a famous TV Series. Today at only 68, David looks unrecognizable

Many TV viewers, particularly those who were hooked to their televisions in the 1990s and early 2000s, are familiar with the name David Caruso. Caruso’s career is replete with high points and low points. He is well-known for his powerful performances and iconic parts.

On January 7, 1956, David Caruso was born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. The difficulties of growing up in a single-parent home following his parents’ divorce shaped his early years. Caruso was adamant about succeeding in spite of these setbacks, and he discovered acting to be his calling.

Caruso has modest parts in TV series and movies to start his career. His early roles were those in Hill Street Blues (1982), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), and First Blood (1982). Even though these were little parts, they contributed to his reputation as a dependable actor who gave his characters passion.