Bio: David Giuntoli was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Mary and David Giuntoli. David was educated at St. Louis University High School and moved on to Indiana University Bloomington, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Finance.Giuntoli relocated to Los Angeles in 2007 to forge a career in acting, and joined the Echo Theater Company. His first television appearances, however, were on reality shows The Challenge (1998) and Road Rules (1995). Acting success followed with roles in, amongst others, Privileged (2008) and Eli Stone (2008). In 2011, Giuntoli was cast in the leading role of Nick Burckhardt in NBC's Grimm (2011).
Tivia: Met Elizabeth Tulloch while filming Caroline and Jackie (2012) before starring in Grimm (2011). David actually urged Bitsie to audition for the role of Juliette and she got the part.After the show Grimm wrapped its final episode, Giuntoli bought the vehicle that Nick drove in the show, as a souvenir.He auditioned for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Man of Steel (2013).Completely deaf in his left ear. (justjarad exclusive interview with David Giuntoli.).From St. Louis, MissouriHe is allergic to cats.Is very close friends with Sam Witwer.David's father is of Italian descent. David's maternal grandfather was Polish, and David's maternal grandmother was of German origin (from a family that lived in Bohemia/Austria).Member of The Echo Theater Company.