Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bobby Cannavale
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bobby Cannavale made an impact.
Bobby Cannavale is an American actor best known for his role as FDNY Paramedic Roberto "Bobby" Caffey in the NBC series Third Watch (1999-2001). This role marked his breakthrough in the entertainment industry.
1997: Early film roles in Night Falls on Manhattan
In 1997, Cannavale gained early film roles in Night Falls on Manhattan.
1999: Early film roles in The Bone Collector
In 1999, Cannavale gained early film roles in The Bone Collector.
2001: Starred in 100 Centre Street
In 2001, Cannavale starred with Alan Arkin in 100 Centre Street, written and directed by Sidney Lumet.
2002: Joined Ally McBeal and Kingpin
In 2002, he joined the cast of Ally McBeal for the last five episodes and starred in the miniseries Kingpin.
2003: Acted in The Station Agent
In 2003, Cannavale acted in the drama film The Station Agent.
2003: Appeared on Oz and The Station Agent
In 2003, Cannavale briefly appeared on the last two episodes of Oz and appeared in the film The Station Agent.
2004: Recurring role on Will & Grace
From 2004, he had a recurring guest role on Will & Grace as Vince D'Angelo.
2005: Emmy Award for Will & Grace
In 2005, Cannavale received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Will & Grace.
2006: Recurring role on Will & Grace
Until 2006, he had a recurring guest role on Will & Grace as Vince D'Angelo.
2007: Appeared in The Take
In 2007, Cannavale appeared in The Take as Agent Steve Perelli, alongside John Leguizamo and Tyrese Gibson.
August 25, 2008: ABC ordered Cupid Pilot
On August 25, 2008, ABC ordered Cannavale's pilot Cupid, a remake of the 1998 program.
2008: Tony Award Nomination for Mauritius
In 2008, Bobby Cannavale received a Tony Award nomination for his role as Dennis in the Broadway play, Mauritius.
2008: Broadway Debut in Mauritius
In 2008, Cannavale made his Broadway debut in Theresa Rebeck's play Mauritius, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
March 31, 2009: Cupid Premiered on ABC
On March 31, 2009, Cupid premiered on ABC.
May 19, 2009: Cupid Canceled by ABC
On May 19, 2009, Cupid was cancelled by ABC after less than two months.
2009: Reprised Role on Cold Case
In 2009, CBS announced Cannavale would reprise his role of Det. Eddie Saccardo on the television show, Cold Case, for three episodes.
2009: Acted in Paul Blart: Mall Cop
In 2009, Cannavale acted in the comedy film Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
2010: Acted in The Other Guys
In 2010, Cannavale acted in the comedy film The Other Guys.
May 3, 2011: Tony Award Nomination for The Motherfucker with the Hat
On May 3, 2011, which was Bobby Cannavale's 41st birthday, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his leading role in the play The Motherfucker with the Hat.
2011: Acted in Win Win
In 2011, Cannavale acted in the drama film Win Win.
2011: Starred in The Motherfucker with the Hat
In 2011, he starred in Stephen Adly Guirgis's play The Motherfucker with the Hat, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.
2012: Guest Starred on Nurse Jackie and Nominated for Emmy
In 2012, Bobby Cannavale guest-starred in the fourth season of Showtime's Nurse Jackie and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
2012: Starred in Glengarry Glen Ross Revival
In 2012, Cannavale portrayed Richard Roma in the revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross.
2012: Narrated The Family Corleone Audiobook
In 2012, Cannavale read the audiobook version of Ed Falco's novel The Family Corleone.
2012: Nomination for Nurse Jackie
In 2012, Cannavale received a nomination for his recurring role on Nurse Jackie.
2013: Won Emmy for Boardwalk Empire and Guest Starred on Nurse Jackie
In 2013, Bobby Cannavale won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Boardwalk Empire and guest starred in the fifth season of Nurse Jackie, getting nominated for an Emmy.
2013: Acted in Blue Jasmine
In 2013, Cannavale acted in the drama film Blue Jasmine.
2013: Emmy Award for Boardwalk Empire
In 2013, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for portraying Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire.
2015: Acted in Spy and Ant-Man
In 2015, Cannavale acted in the comedy film Spy and portrayed Jim Paxton in Ant-Man, entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2015: Played lead role in Danny Collins
In 2015, Cannavale played the lead role in Danny Collins.
2015: Involved with Playing On Air
Since 2015, Bobby Cannavale has been involved with voice-over work for Playing On Air, a non-profit organization.
2017: Acted in I, Tonya and Jumanji
In 2017, Cannavale acted in the drama film I, Tonya and the comedy film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
2018: Acted in Ant-Man and the Wasp
In 2018, Cannavale reprised his role as Jim Paxton in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
2019: Acted in Motherless Brooklyn and The Irishman
In 2019, Cannavale acted in the drama films Motherless Brooklyn and The Irishman.
January 2020: Appeared in Medea
In January 2020, Bobby Cannavale appeared with Rose Byrne in the play Medea.
2021: Played Tony Hogburn in Nine Perfect Strangers
In 2021, Bobby Cannavale played Tony Hogburn in the Hulu miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers.
2021: Starred in Nine Perfect Strangers
In 2021, Bobby Cannavale starred in the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers.
2021: Voiced roles in Tom & Jerry and Sing 2
In 2021, Cannavale voiced roles for the films Tom & Jerry and Sing 2.
2022: Portrayed Dean Braddock in The Watcher
In 2022, Bobby Cannavale was seen portraying Dean Braddock in the Netflix series, The Watcher.
2023: Voiced role in Under the Boardwalk
In 2023, Cannavale provided voice acting work for Under the Boardwalk.
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