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Michael Imperioli

Birth Name:
James Michael Imperioli
Birth Place:
Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack
Michael Imperioli

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 AwardNominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2010Panavision Spirit Award for Independent CinemaNominated
  • 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
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