David Giuntoli: Bio, Wife, Net Worth & Grimm Facts

Few actors get to spend six years fighting monsters on network TV only to go home to the same co-star who played their on-screen love interest. David Giuntoli did exactly that during Grimm, where he both landed the lead role of Detective Nick Burkhardt and met his future wife, Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch. This profile traces how Giuntoli moved from playing a Grimm to directing Superman & Lois in 2024 — and what the man behind the badge is doing now.

Birth date: June 18, 1980 ·
Known for: Detective Nick Burkhardt on NBC’s Grimm ·
Spouse: Elizabeth Tulloch (Bitsie Tulloch), married 2017 ·
Children: 1 daughter ·
Instagram followers: 588K+

Are Bitsy and David still together?

Yes. David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch — known professionally as Bitsie Tulloch — are married and living together with their daughter. They wed in June 2017 after meeting on the set of Grimm, where Tulloch played Juliette Silverton, Nick Burkhardt’s girlfriend-turned-fiancée. Tulloch confirmed the relationship publicly in December 2014, and the couple announced their engagement in April 2016, marrying the following year (Wikipedia).

How did they meet?

• Giuntoli and Tulloch met during the pilot season of Grimm in 2011 — both were cast as love interests on screen (Wikipedia).
• Tulloch later recalled that the chemistry was immediate, but the pair kept their relationship private during the first years of filming (TV Insider).

Are they still married?

As of late 2024, Giuntoli and Tulloch are still married. They have one daughter named Vivian, born in February 2019 (Wikipedia (Spanish)). The couple continues to work together professionally — Tulloch stars as Lois Lane on Superman & Lois, and Giuntoli directed an episode of the show’s final season in 2024.

Bottom line: The Grimm co-stars turned real-life couple are still together, raising a child and collaborating in the DC universe. For fans wondering whether the on-screen romance lasted — it did, and it deepened.

The couple’s enduring partnership, both on and off screen, highlights the rare success of a Hollywood romance born on set.

Why is Elizabeth Tulloch called Bitsie?

Bitsie is a childhood nickname that Tulloch has used professionally since the start of her acting career. Her birth name is Elizabeth Tulloch — “Bitsie” came from family and friends during her early years and stuck so firmly that she credits it in her professional name across credits and interviews (Wikipedia).

The nickname appears on her Wikipedia page, in production materials for Superman & Lois, and in the credits of Grimm. She is rarely referred to as Elizabeth Tulloch in media coverage. The nickname is so widely recognized that even her husband calls her Bitsie in public statements — including when announcing their engagement (Wikipedia).

What is David Giuntoli’s ancestry?

• Giuntoli has Italian ancestry, as noted in biographical entries (Wikipedia (Portuguese)).
• He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri (IMDb).
• His full name is David Czarra Giuntoli — Czarra is a family name with Polish or Slavic origins, though no definitive family tree has been published.

The implication: without a verified genealogical record, Giuntoli’s ethnic background remains partly speculative.

Why did Grimm end so abruptly?

NBC canceled Grimm after six seasons, with the final season shortened to 13 episodes (Wikipedia). Ratings had declined steadily after the show’s peak in Season 3, and the network opted not to renew for a seventh season. The cast and crew were informed after production was already underway on Season 6, which limited the creative team’s ability to write a proper finale.

The creators, David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf, have not publicly detailed whether they wanted a seventh season or felt the story was complete. What’s clear is that the show ended on NBC’s terms, not the writers’ — a common fate for mid-rated genre dramas.

What is David Giuntoli’s net worth?

David Giuntoli’s net worth is estimated at approximately $3 million, based on aggregated celebrity-wealth reports (IMDb FAQ). This estimate includes income from Grimm, his role in Michael Bay’s 13 Hours, his tenure on A Million Little Things, and his 2024 directing credit on Superman & Lois.

His primary income source was likely Grimm, where he reportedly earned in the range of $30,000–$50,000 per episode in later seasons — standard for a lead on a mid-tier NBC drama. The net worth figure remains unverified by any official disclosure.

The pattern: Giuntoli’s financial trajectory mirrors his career arc — solid but not spectacular.

Did the Grimm cast get along?

• Multiple cast members have described the set as warm and collaborative (Wikipedia).
• Giuntoli and Tulloch met and married — the highest-profile sign of on-set chemistry.
• Post-show, several cast members remain in contact. Claire Coffee (Adalind) and Tulloch have been photographed together at events.

The working relationships appear to have been genuinely positive. No cast feud or tension has ever been reported in trades or tabloids, which is unusual for a series that ran 123 episodes across six years.

“We really were a family. That show changed my life and my family, literally.”

David Giuntoli, speaking about Grimm’s impact, TV Insider

“Meeting David was the best thing that came out of Grimm. He’s my best friend and the best father to our daughter.”

Bitsie Tulloch, on meeting Giuntoli, TV Insider

The cast’s enduring bond, underscored by the Giuntoli-Tulloch marriage, reinforces the show’s reputation as a genuinely collaborative set.

Timeline of David Giuntoli’s career

• June 18, 1980: Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (IMDb)
• 2011: Begins playing Detective Nick Burkhardt on Grimm (Wikipedia)
• 2016: Stars as Pete in Michael Bay’s 13 Hours
• 2017: Marries Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch; Grimm ends after 6 seasons (Wikipedia)
• 2018–2023: Plays Eddie Saville on A Million Little Things (Wikipedia)
• February 2019: Daughter Vivian born (Wikipedia (Spanish))
• 2024: Directs Always My Hero — Season 4, Episode 3 of Superman & Lois (Just Jared)
• September 2024: Stars in Fox’s High Potential (IMDb)

The pattern: from actor to director. Giuntoli’s career has evolved from being in front of the camera to working behind it — a move that most TV actors never manage while maintaining a lead role.

For a deeper look into his career beyond Grimm, check out David Giuntolis biography and latest projects.

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