David Giuntoli

Giuntoli is the son of Mary and David Giuntoli. His father is of Italian descent, while his mother is of Polish and German descent. He grew up in Huntleigh, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Saint Louis University High School in 1998, he attended Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in international business and finance in 2002. Giuntoli returned to St. Louis after graduation. However, his heart was set on performing arts rather than a career in finance, something his family understood early on, as he loved making people laugh from a young age. Reconnecting with his high school drama teacher, he began taking acting classes in his area.