Born in Austria and raised in Italy until age seven, actor Danny Nucci possessed dark Mediterranean good looks and an international air that were tempered by a decidedly American appeal, making him a viable choice for a wide variety of roles. Hired no doubt due to his assured, confident presence and notable experience as well as his fitting looks, the actor proved a capable addition to many projects. Nucci moved with his family from Italy to Queens, New York in the mid-1970s, unable to speak any English. More than 20 years later and after 15 years as a working actor, he would need to recapture
Moved with family from Italy to Queens, New York at age seven, unable to speak any English (date approximate)
1980
Relocated to California's San Fernando Valley at age 12 (date approximate)
1982
Made professional acting debut at age 14 in an episode of the ABC daytime drama "General Hospital" (date approximate)
1985
First appeared on the big screen with a bit part as 'Nasty Kid at School' in the preteen adventure film "Explorers", starring River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke
