Michael Imperioli
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Early Life and Education
James Michael Imperioli was born on March 26, 1966, in Mount Vernon, New York, to parents Dan and Claire Imperioli. He studied at Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York, before continuing his education at the renowned Stella Adler Conservatory in New York City, where he honed his acting skills.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Mar, 1966
- Age
- 54 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Mount Vernon
- residence
- Santa Barbara
- Education
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Net Worth 2021
- 20 million
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Breakthrough Role in The Sopranos
Michael Imperioli is best known for his portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos. For this role, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2004. He also received two Golden Globe Award nominations for his performance. Imperioli contributed as a writer for several episodes of the series, showcasing his talent not only as an actor but also as a screenwriter.
Television and Film Career
In addition to The Sopranos, Imperioli appeared as Detective Nick Falco in the television series Law & Order. He was later cast as the lead character in the ABC drama series Detroit 1-8-7 in 2010.
He has played roles in numerous films, including Goodfellas, Jungle Fever, Bad Boys, Clockers, Lean on Me, The Basketball Diaries, I Shot Andy Warhol, Last Man Standing, Shark Tale, Summer of Sam, and High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story. Notably, he portrayed the character "Jo Jo" in both Clockers and Bad Boys, released in 1995. Some of these projects were also produced and co-written by Imperioli, highlighting his versatility within the film industry.
