What is Carmine Giovinazzo's net worth and salary?
Carmine Giovinazzo is an American actor and singer who has a net worth of $4 million.
Carmine Giovinazzo is best known for his long-running role as Detective Danny Messer on the hit CBS police procedural series "CSI: NY" (2004-2013). Born on August 24, 1973, in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, Giovinazzo grew up in a tight-knit Italian-American family and initially pursued baseball before an injury led him to switch career paths to acting.
After studying acting at Wagner College, Giovinazzo made his screen debut in 1997 with a small role in the film "No Way Home." His breakthrough came in 1999 with a supporting role in the war film "Black Hawk Down," directed by Ridley Scott. This exposure helped him land guest appearances on various television shows including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Providence," and "UC: Undercover."
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The defining moment in Giovinazzo's career came in 2004 when he was cast as Danny Messer in "CSI: NY." His portrayal of the streetwise, tough-but-sensitive detective from Staten Island resonated with audiences, and he remained with the show for its entire nine-season run. His character's evolution, including his relationship with colleague Lindsay Monroe (played by Anna Belknap) and eventual marriage and fatherhood, became one of the series' main storylines.
Throughout his time on "CSI: NY," Giovinazzo continued to appear in independent films and television projects. He showcased his range in films like "In Enemy Hands" (2004) and "Life Is Hot in Cracktown" (2009). After "CSI: NY" concluded, he took on recurring roles in series such as "Graceland" and made guest appearances on shows like "Criminal Minds" and "Duke."
Beyond acting, Giovinazzo has explored other creative outlets. He's known to be an accomplished artist and writer, having written episodes for "CSI: NY." He's also directed short films, demonstrating his interest in working behind the camera as well as in front of it.
In his personal life, Giovinazzo was married to actress Vanessa Marcil from 2010 to 2013. Despite being a recognizable television star, he's maintained a relatively private personal life and has focused primarily on his craft rather than seeking the spotlight.
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