Danny Nucci
Biography
Daniel Nucci is an American actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in blockbuster films, including his roles as Danny Rivetti in Crimson Tide, Lieutenant Shepard in The Rock, Deputy Monroe in Eraser, and Fabrizio de Rossi in Titanic, as well as his lead role as Mike Foster in the Freeform series The Fosters. Nucci appeared as Gabriel Ortega on the CBS soap opera Falcon Crest from 1988 to 1989. Other notable TV 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, arrow, and a short recurring role on Castle. He co-starred in the short-lived police drama series 10-8: Officers on Duty. He was born in Austria, raised in Italy until he was 7, and then moved to the United States.
Known For
The Mentalist
2008
NCIS
2003
The Rookie
2018
Criminal Minds
2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
House
2004
CSI: Miami
2002
Castle
2009
Castle
2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
9-1-1
2018
Filmography
The Mentalist
as Ben Machado · 2008
NCIS
as Gordon Fremont · 2003
The Rookie
as Sanford Motta · 2018
Criminal Minds
as Burke Manning · 2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Det. Daniel Sosa · 2000
House
as Bill Arnello · 2004
CSI: Miami
as Will Kingsley · 2002
Castle
as Gilbert Mazzara · 2009
Castle
as Lance · 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
as CIA Agent Figg · 2009
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
9-1-1
as Detective Rick Romero · 2018
Arrow
as Jefe Raynes · 2012
Without a Trace
as Scott Lucas · 2002
Magnum, P.I.
as Budge · 1980
Falcon Crest
as Gabriel Ortega · 1981
Quantum Leap
as Tony Pronti · 1989
Family Ties
as Rick · 1982
Hotel
· 1982
The Fosters
as Mike Foster · 2013
The Twilight Zone
as (segment "The Leprechaun-Artist") · 1985
Just Shoot Me!
as Pete · 1997
Titanic
as Fabrizio · 1997
Blossom
· 1990
Dream On
as Pizza Guy · 1990
Tour of Duty
· 1987
The Commish
· 1991
Joey
as Ron · 2004
Growing Pains
as Scooter Krassner · 1985
Crimson Tide
as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti · 1995
10-8: Officers on Duty
as Deputy Rico Amonte · 2003
The Offer
as Congressman Mario Biaggi · 2022
The Rock
as Lieutenant Shephard · 1996
Eraser
as Monroe · 1996
Snoops
as Manny Lott · 1999
Ferris Bueller
as Greg Knecht · 1990
World Trade Center
as Officer Giraldi · 2006
The Chosen Adventures
as Abba (voice) · 2025
Alive
as Hugo Díaz · 1993
Call to Glory
as Boy · 1984
Gator Lake
as Luiz Acosta · 2024
Firestarter: Rekindled
as Vincent Sforza · 2002
That Old Feeling
as Joey Donna · 1997
The Booth at the End
as Henry · 2011
Explorers
as Nasty Kid at School · 1985
The Sandlot: Heading Home
as Benny Rodriguez · 2007
Some of My Best Friends
as Frankie Zito · 2001
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
as Alberto (voice) · 1997
The Brotherhood of Justice
as Willie · 1986
A Matter of Justice
· 1993
Friends & Lovers
as David · 1999
Blind Justice
as Roberto · 1994
Love Walked In
as Cousin Matt · 1997
Stoker Hills
as Mark Gallagher · 2022
The Children of Times Square
as Luis · 1986
Rescue Me
as Todd · 1993
The Unknown Cyclist
as Gaetano Amador · 1998
Book of Love
as Spider Bomboni · 1990
Escapee
as Professor Jeremy Davis · 2011
Combat Academy
as Jai · 1986
The Big Squeeze
as Jesse Torrejo · 1996
The Way Back Home
as Paul Reeds · 2006
In the Flesh
as Rico Sanchez · 1995
Off the Record
as Frank · 2025
Backwoods
as Perry Walters · 2009
Code Name: Jaguar
as Stuart Dempsey · 1999
Wishin' and Hopin'
as Pop · 2014
Reflections on Titanic
as Self · 2012
American Drive-In
as Tommy · 1985
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
as Paul Garcia · 1994
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
as Self (archive footage) · 2023
Break a Leg
as E.J. Englewood · 2005
Break a Leg
as EJ Inglewood · 2005
Do It for Uncle Manny
as Oscar · 2002
Shark in a Bottle
as Guy Normal · 2000
For The Love of My Child: The Anissa Ayala Story
as Airon Ayala · 1993
At the Sinatra Club
as John Gotti · 2010
Mafia Doctor
as Frank Siena · 2003
Homage
as Gilbert Tellez · 1995
American Cousins
as Gino · 2003
Pizza with Bullets
as Freddie 'The Cat' Pagano · 2012
The Outfitters
as P.D. Mijants · 1999
Roosters
as Hector Morales · 1993
Home Free
as Dennis Ferrand · 1988