Joe Mantegna rose to fame playing Special Agent David Rossi on “Criminal Minds,” but beyond the camera, he is a loving husband and father. When he and his wife welcomed their first daughter, it was the beginning of a journey marked by both unexpected challenges and deep family bonds.
While his eldest faced early health struggles, his second child became her sister’s protector. Take a closer look at the actor’s long-lasting marriage and how both of his daughters have since gone on to carve their own paths and make their father proud.
Joe Mantegna at the Pageant of the Masters Art & Fashion Affair on August 24, 2024, in Laguna Beach, California. | Source: Getty Images
A Hollywood Legend and a Lasting Love Story
Joe’s path to acting began with a high school dare in 1963. A friend challenged him to try out for “West Side Story” at Morton East High, and while didn’t get the role, he found a thrill in performing that changed his life.
After high school, he joined a rock band called the Apocryphals, sharing the Chicago music scene with bands like the future rock group Chicago.
