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Bobby Cannavale

Acting Born May 3, 1970 Union City, New Jersey, USA 156 credits

Biography

Robert M. “Bobby” Cannavale, born May 3, 1970, in Union City, New Jersey, is an American actor. He is known for his leading role as Bobby Caffey during the first two seasons of the critically acclaimed television series Third Watch. He also gained recognition for his recurring portrayal of Officer Vince D’Angelo on the comedy series Will & Grace. Cannavale’s career includes over one hundred forty‑six credited performances across film and television. He is listed in the database under the names Robert M. Cannavale and Robert Michael Cannav. As of the latest data, he is male and his professional focus is acting.

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Career

Career overview

Robert M. “Bobby” Cannavale was born on May 3, 1970 in Union City, New Jersey, United States. He is an American actor whose professional work is catalogued under several variations of his name, including Robert M. Cannavale and Robert Michael Cannav. According to the Motion Picture Database, his career encompasses more than one hundred forty‑six credited performances across film and television, reflecting a sustained presence in the entertainment industry.

Cannavale first gained notable recognition for his portrayal of Bobby Caffey, a central character in the first two seasons of the critically acclaimed drama series Third Watch. His performance contributed to the series’ early success and established him as a leading television actor. Following this, he secured a recurring role as Officer Vince D’Angelo on the popular comedy series Will & Grace, where his work added a comedic dimension to his repertoire and broadened his audience reach.

Throughout his career, Cannavale has remained active in both dramatic and comedic projects, demonstrating versatility across a wide range of roles. The breadth of his credited work, as recorded in the database, underscores his ongoing contributions to American television and film.

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Career timeline

ScarpettaMan on Fire
Trap HouseBlue Moon
MaXXXineIncomingUnstoppableEzraEzra · Executive Producer
PlatonicBupkisUnder the BoardwalkOld DadsAllswell in New York
Human ResourcesThe WatcherBlondeThe Last Movie StarsThe Last Movie Stars
Only Murders in the BuildingSing 2Nine Perfect StrangersTom & JerryJolt
Mrs. AmericaSuperintelligenceMaking 'The Irishman'Our Lady of 121st StreetThe Collaboration of a Lifetime: Scorsese's Epic The Irishman
The IrishmanMotherless BrooklynThe Jesus Rolls
Ant-Man and the WaspHomecomingBoundariesThat's Harassment
Big MouthBig MouthBig MouthWill & GraceJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Angie TribecaVinylThe DetourThe Fundamentals of Caring
Mr. RobotClose Up with The Hollywood ReporterAnt-ManMaster of NoneDaddy's Home
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersBoJack HorsemanLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
LovelaceMovie 43ParkerBlue Jasmine
Roadie
Win WinPrayer for a Perfect Season
Blue BloodsBoardwalk EmpireLouieThe Other GuysMarry Me
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenModern FamilyNurse JackiePaul Blart: Mall CopCupid
Lipstick Jungle100 FeetDiminished CapacityThe PromotionThe Take
The WarShortcut to HappinessThe Knights of ProsperitySnakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesThe Ten
Snakes on a Plane10 Items or LessFast Food NationThe Night ListenerThe Exonerated
American Dad!Romance & CigarettesHappy EndingsRecipe for a Perfect Christmas
The Tony Danza ShowShall We Dance?HavenTwo TimesThe Breakup Artist
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Cold CaseThe Station AgentKingpin
The GuruWashington Heights
Law & Order: Criminal IntentSix Feet Under100 Centre Street3 A.M.
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitThird WatchSpongeBob SquarePantsThe Bone CollectorGloria
Sex and the CityWill & GraceWhen Trumpets Fade
Ally McBealNight Falls on Manhattan
I'm Not Rappaport

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