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Bobby Cannavale
Active Hollywood Cinema, Television & Broadway Theater
- FromUnion City, New Jersey, United States
- Based inNew York City, New York, United States
- Age56 years
- Active1996–Present
- Updated
Bobby Cannavale – Biography
Bobby Cannavale – Full Information
- Full Name: Robert Michael Cannavale
- Popular Name: Bobby Cannavale
- Nickname: Bobby
- Profession: Actor
- Known For: Emmy-winning roles as Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire and Officer Vince D’Angelo in Will & Grace, alongside acclaimed film roles in The Station Agent, Blue Jasmine, and Ant-Man.
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1970
- Age: 56 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Union City, New Jersey, United States
- Hometown: Union City, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Current Residence: New York City, New York, United States
- Profession Category: Actor / Film, Television & Stage Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) approx.
- Weight: 82 kg (180 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
Family
- Father: Salvatore “Sal” Cannavale
- Mother: Isabel Cannavale
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Unmarried / In a Relationship
- Spouse: Jenny Lumet (ex-wife, m. 1994 – div. 2003)
- Partner / Children: Rose Byrne (partner since 2012); Children: Jake Cannavale, Rocco Robin Cannavale, Rafa Cannavale
Education
- School: Coconut Creek High School (Florida) & Union Hill High School (New Jersey)
- College: Self-taught / Theater Workshops
- Qualification: High School Diploma
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1996 | Feature film debut in Night Falls on Manhattan |
| 1999 | Mainstream television breakthrough playing FDNY Paramedic Bobby Caffey in Third Watch |
| 2003 | Starred in critical indie success The Station Agent |
| 2004 | Recurrent role as Officer Vince D’Angelo in Will & Grace |
| 2012 | Iconic performance as ruthless mobster Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire |
| 2013 | Co-starred in Woody Allen’s critically acclaimed drama Blue Jasmine |
| 2014 | Featured in Jon Favreau’s comedy-drama Chef and musical film Annie |
| 2015 | Joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jim Paxton in Ant-Man |
| 2016 | Lead role as Richie Finestra in HBO’s drama series Vinyl |
| 2019 | Co-starred in Martin Scorsese’s crime epic The Irishman |
| 2022 | Portrayed Joe DiMaggio in Netflix’s biographical drama Blonde |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2005 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace | Won |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Nurse Jackie | Nominated |
| 2013 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Boardwalk Empire | Won |
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Boardwalk Empire | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Boardwalk Empire | Nominated |
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About Bobby Cannavale's
What are Bobby Cannavale's most famous television roles?
He is best known for playing mobster Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire, Officer Vince D'Angelo in Will & Grace, and paramedic Bobby Caffey in Third Watch.
Who is Bobby Cannavale's partner?
He has been in a long-term relationship with Australian actress Rose Byrne since 2012, with whom he shares two children.
How many Primetime Emmy Awards has Bobby Cannavale won?
He has won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Will & Grace (2005) and another for Boardwalk Empire (2013).
Which Marvel character did Bobby Cannavale play?
He played police officer Jim Paxton in Marvel Studios' Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018).
Is Bobby Cannavale's son an actor too?
Yes, his eldest son, Jake Cannavale (from his former marriage to screenwriter Jenny Lumet), is also an actor.
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