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Bobby Cannavale Biography

Birth Place:

Union City, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Is of Cuban and Italian descent
Lived in Puerto Rico for several years as a child, after his parents were divorced
Made his stage debut in The Normal Heart at the Duo Theatre in New York in 1994
Prepared for his role as paramedic Bobby Caffey on Third Watch by training for two months with real medical personnel
Accidentally punched fellow actor Wallace Shawn during a performance of the 2005 revival of Hurlyburly
Made his Broadway debut in 2007 in the play Mauritius
Was set to play Nicky Arnstein in the 2012 Broadway revival of Funny Girl, but the show was canceled

2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2013Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated