Danny Nucci
Known for
Danny Nucci is an American actor who gained wide recognition playing Fabrizio, Jack Dawson's steerage-class friend, in James Cameron's 'Titanic'. He appeared as a Navy lieutenant in 'The Rock' and has had recurring roles across procedural dramas including 'House', 'Arrow' and 'The Mentalist'. Nucci has continued working steadily in supporting film and television roles since his breakout, often playing working-class or military characters. He remains best remembered for his poignant turn in one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Danny Nucci
33 Movies
30 Series
Danny Nucci is an American actor who gained wide recognition playing Fabrizio, Jack Dawson's steerage-class friend, in James Cameron's 'Titanic'. He appeared as a Navy lieutenant in 'The Rock' and has had recurring roles across procedural dramas including 'House', 'Arrow' and 'The Mentalist'. Nucci has continued working steadily in supporting film and television roles since his breakout, often playing working-class or military characters. He remains best remembered for his poignant turn in one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Movies
Plays Fabrizio
Titanic
1997
Plays Lieutenant Shephard
The Rock
1996
Plays Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
Crimson Tide
1995
Plays WitSec Deputy Monroe
Eraser
1996
Plays Luiz Acosta
Gator Lake
2024
Plays Hugo Díaz
Alive
1993
Plays Nasty Kid at School
Explorers
1985
Plays Officer Giraldi
World Trade Center
2006
Plays Joey Donna
That Old Feeling
1997
Plays Alberto (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
1997
Plays Mark Gallagher
Stoker Hills
2022
Plays David
Friends & Lovers
1999
Plays Benny Rodriguez
The Sandlot: Heading Home
2007
Plays Spider Bomboni
Book of Love
1990
Plays Todd
Rescue Me
1992
Plays Professor Jeremy Davis
Escapee
2011
Plays Frank
Off the Record
2025
Plays Guy Normal
Shark in a Bottle
2000
Plays Gilbert Tellez
Homage
1995
Plays Jesse Torrejo
The Big Squeeze
1996
Plays Cousin Matt
Love Walked In
1997
Plays E.J. Englewood
Break a Leg
2005
Plays John Gotti
At the Sinatra Club
2010
Plays Gino
American Cousins
2003
Plays Stuart Dempsey
Code Name: Jaguar
1999
Plays Paul Reeds
The Way Back Home
2006
Plays Hector Morales
Roosters
1993
Plays Oscar
Do It for Uncle Manny
2002
Plays Tommy
American Drive-In
1985
Plays Gaetano Amador
The Unknown Cyclist
1998
TV Shows
Director
Plays Mike Foster
The Fosters
2013
Plays Deputy Rico Amonte
10-8: Officers on Duty
2003
Plays Manny Lott
Snoops
1999
Plays Detective Rick Romero
9-1-1
2018
Plays Frankie Zito
Some of My Best Friends
2001
Plays Abba (voice)
The Chosen Adventures
2025
Plays Henry
The Booth at the End
2011
Plays Congressman Mario Biaggi
The Offer
2022
Plays Gilbert Mazzara
Castle
2009
Plays Vincent Sforza
Firestarter: Rekindled
2002
Plays Sanford Motta
The Rookie
2018
Plays Pete
Just Shoot Me!
1997
Plays Scooter Krassner
Growing Pains
1985
Plays Budge
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Rick
Family Ties
1982
Plays Ron
Joey
2004
Plays (segment "The Leprechaun-Artist")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Tony Pronti
Quantum Leap
1989
Plays Burke Manning
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Ben Machado
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Jefe Raynes
Arrow
2012
Plays Bill Arnello
House
2004
Plays Det. Daniel Sosa
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Greg Knecht
Ferris Bueller
1990
Plays Pizza Guy
Dream On
1990
Plays Scott Lucas
Without a Trace
2002
Plays CIA Agent Figg
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Gordon Fremont
NCIS
2003
Plays Boy
Call to Glory
1984
Plays Will Kingsley
CSI: Miami
2002
Latest Trailers
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Off the Record
Full Filmography
The Chosen Adventures
Abba (voice) · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
Off the Record
Frank
2025
Film
Gator Lake
Luiz Acosta
2024
Film
The Offer
Congressman Mario Biaggi · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
Stoker Hills
Mark Gallagher
2022
Film
The Rookie
Sanford Motta · 2 episodes
2018–
TV
9-1-1
Detective Rick Romero · 10 episodes
2018–
TV
Arrow
Jefe Raynes · 1 episode
2012–2013
TV
The Fosters
Mike Foster · 104 episodes
2013–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danny Nucci and where are they from?
Danny Nucci is 57 years old, born on September 15, 1968 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria.
What are the most famous roles of Danny Nucci?
Danny Nucci is best known for roles in Titanic, The Rock, Eraser.
How many movies has Danny Nucci been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Danny Nucci has appeared in 33 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Danny Nucci's first movie?
The career of Danny Nucci began with Explorers (1985).
What is Danny Nucci's most recent movie or series?
Danny Nucci's most recent release is The Chosen Adventures, which premiered on October 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Danny Nucci appeared in?
On television, Danny Nucci has appeared in House, Arrow, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds.
Danny Nucci
1968-09-15 · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria
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.