1. Robert John Davi was born on June 26,1951 and is an American actor, singer, and filmmaker.
36 Facts About Robert Davi
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Classically trained as a singer, Robert Davi launched his professional singing career in 2011.
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In 2016, Robert Davi replaced Jerry Doyle as radio host for a nationally syndicated radio program on Talk Radio Network.
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Robert Davi was born on June 26,1951, in Astoria, Queens, New York, the son of Maria and Sal Davi.
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Robert Davi's mother was an Italian American whose family came from Nusco, Avellino, Campania and his father was from Torretta, Palermo, Sicily.
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Robert Davi attended Seton Hall, a Roman Catholic high school in Patchogue, New York.
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Robert Davi has two sisters, Yvonne Davi, and Michelle Queal.
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Robert Davi graduated from Hofstra University, which he attended because of that university's strong drama department as well as its reproduction of Shakespeare's Globe Theater.
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Robert Davi studied with acting coach Stella Adler when he moved to Manhattan.
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Robert Davi made his television film debut in Contract on Cherry Street, in which he shared the screen with Frank Sinatra.
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Robert Davi was the lead in "Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs Salim Ajami", a performance that received critical praise.
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Robert Davi starred in comedic films, including the 2002 movies The 4th Tenor and The Hot Chick.
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In 2004, Robert Davi was cast as the antagonist Acastus Kolya in the television series Stargate: Atlantis, a military leader for the enemy group the Genii.
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In 2014, Robert Davi appeared as Goran Vata in The Expendables 3.
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In 2015, Robert Davi appeared in a music video for Bob Dylan's recording of "The Night They Called It a Day", from Dylan's album Shadows in the Night, a selection of songs which had been recorded by Frank Sinatra.
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In 2007, Robert Davi made his directorial debut with The Dukes, a parable regarding the mid-2000 economic crisis and its impact.
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Robert Davi was the only first-time director in the premiere section.
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Robert Davi directed his third film, My Son Hunter, it was released on September 7,2022.
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Robert Davi was approached in 2021 to direct the film by documentary filmmakers Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, which focuses on the relationship between Hunter Biden and his father.
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In high school, Robert Davi was praised for his singing, and auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera after being awarded first place at the New York State School Music Association's Solo Competition, where he sang Vincent Youman's "Without A Song".
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Robert Davi subsequently received classical training with vocal teachers Samuel Margolis and Danial Ferro of Juilliard and Tito Gobbi.
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Robert Davi damaged his voice and later explained that he was a baritone with the "heart of a tenor and had pushed too hard, too early".
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Robert Davi began to focus again on singing in 2011, and worked with Gary Catona as he prepared to record his first children's album.
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In December 2013, Robert Davi released a Christmas single, "Mistletoe and Holly", with all proceeds benefiting The Salvation Army.
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Robert Davi was the guest singer on the Italian version of the TV program The Voice.
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Robert Davi was married to Jan Borenstein from 1970 to 1980.
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Robert Davi married Diana Robert Davi in 2019, and they have a daughter.
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Robert Davi is a recipient of the George M Estabrook Distinguished Service Award from the Hofstra University Alumni Association, has served on the Steering Committee for George Washington University's Homeland Security Policy Institute, and is a past recipient of the Man of the Year Award from the Los Angeles FBI.
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Robert Davi is a political conservative, often speaking at Republican Party gatherings.
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Robert Davi has been invited to comment on numerous political shows and backed John McCain during his presidential campaign.
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Robert Davi narrated several film montages that aired during the 2008 Republican National Convention.
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Robert Davi endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 US presidential election, again in 2020, and again in 2024.
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Robert Davi has issued statements supporting fellow conservative celebrities, including Jon Voight, as well as statements advocating civility between those of different political views.
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Robert Davi has served as the face of the charity I Save America and has been active in various children's non-profits.
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Robert Davi is a goodwill ambassador for the Saint Pio Foundation.
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Robert Davi was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Al Torres in Showgirls.