Danny Nucci
Biography
Danny Nucci is an American actor born on September 15, 1968, in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria. He is known for his supporting roles in various films, including Crimson Tide, The Rock, and Titanic, as well as his lead role in the Freeform series The Fosters. Nucci has appeared in numerous television shows, such as Falcon Crest, Growing Pains, Quantum Leap, and Castle. He has a long list of known credits, with a total of 81 acting credits.
Career overview
Danny Nucci is an American actor known for his supporting roles in various films. He has also appeared in numerous television shows throughout his career. Nucci's film credits include roles in Crimson Tide, The Rock, Eraser, and Titanic. His television appearances include a lead role in the Freeform series The Fosters, where he played Mike Foster.
In addition to his film and television work, Nucci has made notable appearances in several soap operas and television series. He appeared as Gabriel Ortega on the CBS soap opera Falcon Crest from 1988 to 1989. His other notable television appearances include Growing Pains, Out of This World, Quantum Leap, Family Ties, The Twilight Zone, Tour of Duty, Snoops, Just Shoot Me, House, Without a Trace, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, CSI: NY, and arrow. Nucci also had a short recurring role on Castle.
Danny Nucci's acting career spans over three decades, with a total of 81 known credits. He was born on September 15, 1968, in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria.
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- The Chosen Adventures (2025) as Abba (voice)
- Off the Record (2025) as Frank
- Gator Lake (2024) as Luiz Acosta
- Titanic: Stories from the Heart (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Offer (2022) as Congressman Mario Biaggi
- Stoker Hills (2022) as Mark Gallagher
- The Rookie (2018) as Sanford Motta
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Detective Rick Romero
- Wishin' and Hopin' (2014) as Pop
- The Fosters (2013) as Mike Foster
- The Fosters (2013) Director
- Arrow (2012) as Jefe Raynes
- Pizza with Bullets (2012) as Freddie 'The Cat' Pagano
- Reflections on Titanic (2012) as Self
- The Booth at the End (2011) as Henry
- Escapee (2011) as Professor Jeremy Davis
- At the Sinatra Club (2010) as John Gotti
- Castle (2009) as Gilbert Mazzara
- Castle (2009) as Lance
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as CIA Agent Figg
- Backwoods (2009) as Perry Walters
- The Mentalist (2008) as Ben Machado
- The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) as Benny Rodriguez
- World Trade Center (2006) as Officer Giraldi
- The Way Back Home (2006) as Paul Reeds
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Burke Manning
- Break a Leg (2005) as E.J. Englewood
- House (2004) as Bill Arnello
- Joey (2004) as Ron
- NCIS (2003) as Gordon Fremont
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003) as Deputy Rico Amonte
- Mafia Doctor (2003) as Frank Siena
- American Cousins (2003) as Gino
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Will Kingsley
- Without a Trace (2002) as Scott Lucas
- Firestarter: Rekindled (2002) as Vincent Sforza
- Do It for Uncle Manny (2002) as Oscar
- Some of My Best Friends (2001) as Frankie Zito
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Det. Daniel Sosa
- Shark in a Bottle (2000) as Guy Normal
- Friends & Lovers (1999) as David
- Snoops (1999) as Manny Lott
- Code Name: Jaguar (1999) as Stuart Dempsey
- The Outfitters (1999) as P.D. Mijants
- The Unknown Cyclist (1998) as Gaetano Amador
- Titanic (1997) as Fabrizio
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Pete
- Love Walked In (1997) as Cousin Matt
- That Old Feeling (1997) as Joey Donna
- The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997) as Alberto (voice)
- The Rock (1996) as Lieutenant Shephard
- Eraser (1996) as WitSec Deputy Monroe
- The Big Squeeze (1996) as Jesse Torrejo
- Crimson Tide (1995) as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
- In the Flesh (1995) as Rico Sanchez
- Homage (1995) as Gilbert Tellez
- Blind Justice (1994) as Roberto
- Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994) as Paul Garcia
- Alive (1993) as Hugo Díaz
- Roosters (1993) as Hector Morales
- For The Love of My Child: The Anissa Ayala Story (1993) as Airon Ayala
- Rescue Me (1992) as Todd
- The Commish (1991)
- Blossom (1990)
- Dream On (1990) as Pizza Guy
- Ferris Bueller (1990) as Greg Knecht
- Book of Love (1990) as Spider Bomboni
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Tony Pronti
- Home Free (1988) as Dennis Ferrand
- Tour of Duty (1987)
- The Brotherhood of Justice (1986) as Willie
- Combat Academy (1986) as Jai
- The Children of Times Square (1986) as Luis
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "The Leprechaun-Artist")
- Growing Pains (1985) as Scooter Krassner
- Explorers (1985) as Nasty Kid at School
- American Drive-In (1985) as Tommy
- Call to Glory (1984) as Boy
- Family Ties (1982) as Rick
- Hotel (1982)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Gabriel Ortega
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Budge