Billy Acquaviva was born and raised in Utica, New York. He attended St. Peter's Elementary School, then moved on to Notre Dame North Jr. High School, and finally to Notre Dame High School. After graduation, Billy went on to attend Herkimer County Community College, then after 2 years, transfered to Ithaca College, in Ithaca. While attending Ithaca College, Billy participated in the Los Angeles Program, and spent a semester in LA interning. Billy interned with The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He returned to New York to finish college, then in 1999, after graduating, he moved back to Los Angeles, and began his career in film and television.
