Michael Rispoli
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Rispoli (born November 27, 1960) is an American character actor. He was formerly part of the HBO television series The Sopranos as Jackie Aprile, Sr. Rispoli recently reunited with The Sopranos co-star James Gandolfini in the 2009 thriller The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. Rispoli, a second-generation Italian American, was born in Long Island, New York, one of eight children. He attended State University of New York at Plattsburgh as a Theater major and graduated in 1982.
Born: November 27, 1960
Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
My Guys
My Guys is an American sitcom that aired on CBS in March 1996. The series centered on Sonny DeMarco, a widower living in Manhattan trying to raise his two boys. CBS cancelled the series after two episodes.
The Sopranos
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
Chicago P.D.
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
A portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.
Person of Interest
John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.
The Offer
Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
10-8: Officers on Duty
Third Watch
The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics, all working the same fictional 55th precinct during the 3pm to 11pm shift - the 'Third Watch'.
ER
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
Filmography
as Al
as Albert Anastasia
as Don Muchie Buchie
as Ray
as Stranger
as Tommy Lucchese
as Angelo
as Tommy
as Self
as Coach Hannis
as Jim Hoffman
as Betty's Father
as Victor
as Rudy Pipilo
as Ray Ferguson
as Frank DiPascali
as Detective Dibronski
as Don Warren
as Nick DeMaio
as Sal
as Dave Wheelan
as Tony
as Frank Griga
as Franco Puzzo
as Sean O'Grady
as Bel Jaffe
as Canton
as Sala
as Darien Makris
as Nick
as Tony V
as Vitale
as Jack Condo
as Big Joe
as Terrence
as Stu Harper
as John Johnson
as Mickey
as Jack (segment "Club Soda")
as Joey
as Jimmy Breslin
as Alo
as Alo (uncredited)
as Jack
as Max Cantrell
as Russ
as Babba
as Camper (voice)
as Boca
as Angelo Amonte
as Michael
as Spinner Dunn
as Frank Adair
as Ike Mannleigh
as Henry Taylor
as Buddy Visalo
as John Leone
as Jerry Mankowicz
as Henry Brazecki
as Sam Bandusky
as Joey T
as Jackie Aprile
as Det. Lt. Denny Reagan
as Grama
as Jimmy George
as Gator Harris
as Nick
as Manager of Motel
as Joseph Boffano
as Ben DeLuca
as Joe Jr.
as Chris the Cop
as Frankie
as Victor Nable
as Richie
as Jerry
as Nicky Falconetti
as Trainer (uncredited)
as Pete Haynes
as Johnny DeMaio