Dominic Fumusa


Dominic Fumusa is an American stage and screen actor who is perhaps best known for starring in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie.

Early life

Fumusa was born in Wisconsin to a large family as one of 10 children. He graduated from McFarland High School in 1987. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Lawrence University and a master degree in fine arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1994.

Career

Fumusa began his acting career in the Chicago theatre scene, before moving to New York and making his Broadway debut in 1998 in a revival of Wait Until Dark opposite Marisa Tomei and Quentin Tarantino. He has originated roles on the Broadway stage in such plays as the Tony Award-winning Take Me Out, Tape, and '. He has previously had a recurring role in As the World Turns, and guest starred as Carrie Bradshaw's highly critical ex-boyfriend Jim in the episode of the HBO series Sex and the City, titled "Frenemies." He starred in the 2016 film, ', directed by Michael Bay.
Fumusa portrays FBI Special Agent Ray Conlin in season 6 of the Showtime drama series Homeland.

Personal life

Fumusa is the son of Clara and Peter Fumusa. He is married to stage actress Ilana Levine; they have two children.
Fumusa is a convert to Judaism, the religion of his wife.

Filmography