David Marciano Net Worth

David Marciano has an estimated net worth of $3 million. He is an American actor known for his memorable performances in both drama and crime television series, most notably “Due South” and “The Shield.”

David Marciano Net Worth	$3 Million
Date of Birth	Jan 7, 1960
Place of Birth	Newark
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor

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Early Life

David Marciano was born in 1960 and grew up in Newark, New Jersey, a neighborhood that exposed him to crime and difficult circumstances at a young age. As a teenager, he became involved with the wrong crowd. However, at age 17, a serious car accident became a wake-up call that encouraged him to redirect his life.

He later attended Northeastern University in Boston, studying biomedical engineering and later economics and accounting, before recognizing his passion for acting. Marciano left school to pursue his craft and trained at Drama Studio London in Berkeley.

Career Breakthrough

Marciano began his acting journey in the late 1980s with small television roles before earning his breakout part as Detective Ray Vecchio in the popular police drama “Due South” (1994–1996). The role introduced him to a wider audience and became one of his most recognizable performances.

In the years that followed, he made numerous guest appearances in hit TV shows, including:

Touched By An Angel
Nash Bridges
NYPD Blue
JAG
Judging Amy
NCIS
CSI (multiple franchises)

Major Roles

Marciano gained further recognition when he joined the critically acclaimed FX series “The Shield,” where he played Detective Steve Billings until 2008. His performance added humor and complexity to the intense police drama and remains a fan favorite role.

He continued to work steadily in television, with notable appearances in:

Homeland (as Virgil, a trusted surveillance associate)
Lie to Me
Joan of Arcadia
House
Sons of Anarchy

His consistent presence on respected TV dramas has been the primary source of his net worth.

Personal Life

David Marciano is married to actress Katayoun Amini, whom he met while filming Due South—she played his character’s ex-wife on screen. The couple has three children together.