Dominic Fumusa
An American actor who brought grounded, everyman intensity to the stage and found a wide audience as Nurse Jackie's devoted husband.
Born 1969 (age 57)·American actor·Birthday: September 13·Generation X
Biography
Dominic Fumusa built his career the hard way, honing his craft in the demanding world of New York theater before breaking through on screen. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, he spent years performing Off-Broadway and in regional productions, earning a reputation for his nuanced and powerful performances. His big break came with the role of Kevin Peyton, the steadfast but struggling husband to Edie Falco's titular character on Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie.' For seven seasons, Fonseca portrayed the complexity of a marriage under strain with a quiet authenticity that resonated deeply. Beyond that defining role, he has maintained a steady presence in television, appearing in series like 'Homeland' and 'The Good Fight,' and returned frequently to his theatrical roots. His work consistently explores the tensions and vulnerabilities of ordinary men, delivered with a compelling lack of pretense.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Dominic was born in 1969, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dominic Was Born
The biggest hits of 1969
#1 Movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Best Picture
Midnight Cowboy
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Dominic's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1969Born
Apollo 11: humans walk on the Moon; Woodstock festival
Gas: $0.35/galHome: $15,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Sugar, Sugar" — The ArchiesBest Picture: Midnight Cowboy
1974Started school
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1982Became a teenager
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1985Could drive
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1987Could vote
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Turned 21
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1999Turned 30
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2009Turned 40
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 50
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 57 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Kevin Peyton across all seven seasons of the acclaimed Showtime series 'Nurse Jackie'.
- Performed in numerous Off-Broadway productions, including with the New York Theatre Workshop and The Public Theater.
- Appeared in a recurring role on the hit political drama 'Homeland' during its second season.
- Trained as an actor at the Juilliard School's Drama Division.
Did You Know?
He is married to actress Yvonne Jung, who is also a Juilliard graduate.
Fumusa played college football at Williams College before focusing on acting.
He is an avid fan and supporter of the New York Mets baseball team.
He performed in a Shakespeare in the Park production of 'The Winter's Tale' in New York's Central Park.
“The stage demands your whole self, not just your voice.”
