The Sopranos
Sometimes actors deliver performances so memorable that audiences struggle to see them in any other light. Michael Imperioli faced this challenge after “The Sopranos.” In a particularly controversial scene, his character, Christopher Moltisanti, harms a dog, a moment that left many fans unable to separate the actor from his role[1].
Michael Imperioli
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March 26, 1966 (58)
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Michael Imperioli is an American actor, writer, and director, recognized for his portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO television series “The Sopranos,” earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His work encompasses a variety of roles in films, television shows, and theater productions, alongside contributions as a writer for “The Sopranos” and activities in the New York theater community as both an actor and a playwright.
Imperioli’s filmography includes his role as Spider in “Goodfellas” (1990), appearances in “Jungle Fever” (1991), “Bad Boys” (1995), and “Summer of Sam” (1999), which he also co-wrote with Spike Lee. On television, aside from “The Sopranos,” he starred in “Detroit 1-8-7” as Detective Louis Fitch and appeared in “Law & Order” as Detective Nick Falco. He narrated the audiobook for Richard Price’s novel “Lush Life.”
Throughout his career, Imperioli has collaborated with directors and actors that have shaped his career trajectory. His repeated collaborations with Spike Lee, notably in “Jungle Fever” and “Summer of Sam,” have been significant. In “The Sopranos,” his relationships with fellow cast members James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, and Vincent Pastore were pivotal to the series’ acclaim. These professional associations underscore Imperioli’s contributions to film and television, both in front of and behind the camera.