Dominic Fumusa Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Dominic Fumusa is a well-known American stage and screen actor known for his compelling performances in television dramas and independent films.

Through his iconic role as Kevin Peyton opposite Edie Falco in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie, appearances in Homeland, The Blacklist, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, and acclaimed Broadway productions, he has demonstrated remarkable range and emotional depth across comedy, drama, and thriller genres.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Dominic Fumusa
• Stage Name: Dominic Fumusa
• Born: September 13, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Peter Fumusa and Clara Fumusa
• Siblings: Nine
• Spouse: Ilana Levine
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Dominic Fumusa was born on September 13, 1969, in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Peter Fumusa, a physician of Italian descent, and Mrs. Clara Fumusa, a nurse of German-British descent, in a large family in McFarland near Madison. He grew up having nine siblings, as one of ten 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 of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1994. His ethnicity is American. His religion is Judaism. Growing up in a close-knit, hardworking Midwestern family with strong values of education and service instilled discipline and resilience.

Dominic began exploring acting seriously during university, transitioning from political science studies to formal theater training, which prepared him for a professional career starting in Chicago theater before moving to New York.

Career

Dominic Fumusa began his professional acting career in the late 1990s with Broadway and Chicago theater productions, making his Broadway debut in the 1998 revival of Wait Until Dark alongside Marisa Tomei. He gained early television recognition with guest roles in series such as Sex and the City, The Sopranos, CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

His breakthrough came with a recurring role as Gray Gerard on the soap opera As the World Turns. From 2009 to 2015, he starred as Kevin Peyton, the long-suffering husband of Edie Falco‘s character, in the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama Nurse Jackie, earning widespread praise for his nuanced portrayal.

Other notable television credits include arcs on Homeland, Godfather of Harlem, Divorce, Goliath, The Purge, Elementary, Bones, and Blue Bloods. In film, he appeared in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Focus, Helena from the Wedding, Fourplay, The Report (as CIA Director George Tenet), Human Affairs, and Staten Island.

Dominic continues to balance stage work, television guest spots, and independent films, often bringing authenticity and intensity to complex supporting and lead roles. His career reflects a steady commitment to quality storytelling across mediums.

Social Media

• Dominic Fumusa does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Dominic Fumusa, 56 years old, stands at a verified height of 6’2″ (188 cm). He has been married to stage actress Ilana Levine since October 13, 2002. No past relationships are widely publicized prior to the marriage. The couple has two children, daughter Georgia and son Caleb.

Dominic converted to Judaism, the faith of his wife, and the family resides in Brooklyn, New York. They prioritize family time and share a passion for theater, often discussing their collaborative creative life. Dominic maintains a relatively private personal life focused on his wife, children, and close extended family ties rooted in his Wisconsin upbringing.

Net Worth

Dominic Fumusa‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in long-running television series such as Nurse Jackie through union contracts, residuals, and syndication; recurring and guest appearances on major network and cable shows including Homeland and The Blacklist; Broadway and stage productions; feature film credits in studio releases like 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi; and voice-over or additional creative work.

Filmography

• Nurse Jackie
• Homeland
• 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
• The Report
• Focus
• As the World Turns
• Helena from the Wedding
• Fourplay
• Human Affairs
• The Sopranos
• Sex and the City
• CSI: Miami