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David Caprio Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 June 1967

Age56 Years

BirthplaceRhode Island, U.S

ProfessionBusinessman, Investor, Lawyer, Politician

NationalityAmerican

FamilyFather - Frank Caprio; Mother - Joyce Caprio; Siblings - Frank T. Caprio, Paul Caprio, John Caprio; Sister - Marissa Caprio Pesce

David Caprio Biography

David Caprio is an American businessman, attorney, investor and former state legislator from Rhode Island. A member of a prominent political family, he has

Early life and background

David Caprio was born on June 5, 1967, and raised in Rhode Island in an Italian-American Catholic family. He attended Bishop Hendricken High School, graduating with the class of 1985, and went on to study at Boston College. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1992.

Career

Caprio’s professional life spans law, business, investment and politics. He practices law with the family firm, the Caprio Law Firm, alongside his father Frank Caprio and his brother Frank T. Caprio. In the private sector he is identified as a businessman and investor and, in 2017, became a co-owner of Citylife Productions, the company behind the television series Caught in Providence.

In elected office, Caprio represented communities in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. He served first from the 47th district beginning in December 1999 and, after redistricting, from the 34th district from January 2003 until early January 2011. He was defeated in the 2010 election for the District 34 seat. Beyond the legislature, he also served as state Democratic Party chairman, a role he resigned from in July 2014.

Caprio has held civic appointments as well; in April 2022 he became Council Member Chairman of the Board of Education at the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner.

Public profile

David Caprio is a member of a well-known Rhode Island political family. His father, Frank Caprio, served for decades as Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence and is widely recognized for his appearances on Caught in Providence. His brother Frank T. Caprio has held political office as Rhode Island’s General Treasurer. The family has also collaborated professionally: David and family members present and operate legal and media ventures together.

His involvement with Citylife Productions brought him into television production; the company produced the series featuring his father. During public discussions about the production, Caprio has disclosed a personal financial arrangement tied to the show.

Personal life

David Caprio’s parents are Frank and Joyce Caprio. He has three brothers—Frank T. Caprio, Paul Caprio and John Caprio—and one sister, Marissa Caprio Pesce. Beyond his family connections and public roles, details about his marital status are not specified in the available information.

Latest updates

In 2017 Caprio formalized his ownership in Citylife Productions, the company responsible for Caught in Providence. In April 2022 he took on the leadership role as Council Member Chairman of the Board of Education at the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. In 2022 he participated with family in a Bishop Hendricken High School ceremony in which his father received an honorary degree.

Physical attributes and other notes

Published profiles list his height at approximately 178 centimeters (about 5 feet 10 inches). His listed eye color is light brown and his hair color is black. Politically, he is identified with the Democratic Party.

Caprio’s public record includes a mix of elected office, party leadership and business interests tied to media production and legal practice. He remains a visible figure in Rhode Island public life through those professional roles and family associations.
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Recent Work

Co-owner, Citylife Productions

Became a co-owner of the production company behind the television series Caught in Providence.

2017
Council Member Chairman, Board of Education, RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

Appointed Council Member Chairman of the Board of Education for the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for District 47 (1999–2003) and District 34 (2003–2011)
  2. Served as state Democratic Party chairman until July 2014
  3. Co-owner of Citylife Productions, producer of Caught in Providence
  4. Practices law at the Caprio Law Firm with family members
  5. Appointed Council Member Chairman of the Board of Education, RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner in 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was David Caprio born?

5 June 1967

What is David Caprio known for?

Businessman, Investor, Lawyer, Politician