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Michael Imperioli Biography

Birth Name:James Michael Imperioli

Birth Place:Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Frequent supporter of The Jazz Foundation of America, of which he is an active member
Gained almost immediate recognition after starting his pursuit of acting, as he was only 24 during filming of "Goodfellas" in 1990
As well as acting, he often guest-writes for numerous series in which he appears, including "The Sopranos"
Best known for playing New York law enforcement officials or mobster-type roles, parts that have included roles on "The Sopranos", "Detroit 1-8-7" and "Law & Order", among others
A student of Buddhism, he and his wife set up a center for their New York-based lama to teach in the Tribeca area of the city
Named a spokesperson for 1800 Tequila in the early 2010s

Awards

1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a New Drama Series: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Cable Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2008TV Land Award-Character You REALLY Don't Want to Make Angry: nominated
2009Tiger Award-: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema-: nominated
2018Film Award-Grande Prémio "Cidade de Coimbra": winner
2018Film Award-Best Film: nominated
2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - National Competition: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Film: nominated
2019Sophia-Best Film (Melhor Filme): nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated