Dominic Fumusa (/fəˈmuːsə/; born September 13, 1969) is an American stage and screen actor who is perhaps best known for starring in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie. Fumusa was born in Wisconsin to a large family as one of 10 children.[1] He graduated from McFarland High School in 1987. Afterwards he studied political science at Lawrence University earning a bachelor’s degree and received a master degree in fine arts from the University of Illinois in 1994.