Actor
Bobby Cannavale is an American actor of Italian-Cuban descent whose volcanic intensity and comedic precision have made him one of the most sought-after character actors of his generation, commanding both Broadway stages and prestige television.
Defining moments and milestones
Cannavale's ascent from a troubled adolescence in New Jersey to Broadway's most electric stages reflects an actor who discovered in performance a channel for his volatile energy. After years of grinding through off-Broadway and regional work, he broke through in the 2010s with a series of career-defining roles that showcased his ability to inhabit damaged, dangerous men with unflinching authenticity. His simultaneous success in prestige television—particularly "Boardwalk Empire" and "Vinyl"—cemented his status as one of the finest character actors working today.
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for "The Motherf**ker with the Hat" (2011)
St. Michael's Catholic School; Coconut Creek High School, Florida (expelled senior year)
Recordings featuring Bobby Cannavale in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.