Bobby Cannavale American stage, film and TV actor Date of Birth: 03.05.1971 Country: USA

Biography of Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale is an American film and television actor. He developed a passion for theater at a young age and received his education in a Catholic school, where he was raised in strict Roman Catholic traditions. From childhood, he was quite active, singing in the church choir, serving at the altar, and eagerly participating in school and church events.

Bobby Cannavale (Robert M. 'Bobby' Cannavale) was born in 1971 in Union City, New Jersey, USA. His father's Italian roots and mother's Cuban roots gave the future actor a beautiful, vibrant, and unique appearance (Bobby is 189 cm tall). He developed a passion for theater at a young age and received his education in a Catholic school, where he was raised in strict Roman Catholic traditions. From childhood, he was quite active, singing in the church choir, serving at the altar, and eagerly participating in school and church events. His parents divorced when Bobby was 13, and his mother moved to Puerto Rico. She later returned and settled in Coconut Creek, Florida, where Bobby completed his schooling. He was a very restless child, and his favorite pastime was performing - he tirelessly entertained and amused everyone.

After completing his studies, Cannavale worked in bars and then began working in the theater. He did not have any formal academic training as an aspiring actor. In 1994, he met actress Jenny Lumet, the daughter of renowned director Sidney Lumet. They soon got married, and a year later, their son Jake was born. The couple divorced in 2003.

Cannavale's first film role came in 1996 when he appeared in his father-in-law Lumet's crime drama "Night Falls on Manhattan." In the same year, he also appeared in the comedy "I'm Not Rappaport." While playing small roles, Cannavale finally gained recognition in 2001 for his portrayal of Bobby Caffey in the popular series "Third Watch." Over the course of two seasons, Cannavale became beloved by audiences and caught the attention of producers and directors.

He then had another notable role - Alan Arkin in the series "100 Centre Street," directed and written by his father-in-law Lumet. On the big screen during that period (early 2000s), Cannavale appeared in films such as the crime melodrama "3 A.M.," the drama "Washington Heights," the comedies "The Guru" and "The Station Agent," the crime drama "Haven," and others. He received several award nominations and won a Chlotrudis Award for his performance in "The Station Agent." He also won an Emmy Award in 2005 for his role in the series "Will & Grace."

Among Cannavale's recent works are the comedy "The Other Guys" (2010), the dramatic comedy "Weakness," where he played the lead role, and at least seven other film and television projects. By the end of 2010, Cannavale's filmography includes over 60 roles in films and TV. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Cannavale also works as a voice actor and has narrated the audiobook version of Richard Price's "Lush Life." He continues to work on stage and received a Tony Award in 2008 for his Broadway production of "Mauritius." Bobby is a member of the Circle Repertory Theatre and Lab Theatre Company in New York City. He states that he dislikes following a predetermined schedule and has always been a clown, which has sometimes come with consequences.