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Michael Rispoli stars in "Magic City" on Starz. He also stars in the movie "The Rum Diary," opposite Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

Michael Rispoli has amassed an impressive film and television career in drama, comedy, and in thrillers. His film credits include Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass," starring Nicolas Cage, "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta, Disney's "Invincible," opposite Mark Wahlberg, "The Weather Man," opposite Nicolas Cage and Michael Caine, "Mr. 3000," opposite Bernie Mac, "Lonely Hearts," opposite John Travolta, "Death to Smoochy," directed by Danny DeVito, Spike Lee's "Summer of Sam," John Dahl's "Rounders," and Brian De Palma's "Snake Eyes."

Rispoli played the lead in "Two Family House," which won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award in 2000. Some of his other feature credits include "See You in September," "Black Irish," "One Last Thing," "Scared City," "Volcano," "To Die For," "Feeling Minnesota," "While You Were Sleeping," "The Juror" and "One Tough Cop."

Rispoli is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Jackie Aprile in the HBO series, "The Sopranos." He was also seen as Jimmy Breslin in ESPN miniseries,"Tthe Bronx is Burning," starred in Dean Devlin's TNT series "Talk to Me," David Milch's CBS series "Big Apple," the NBC pilot "Fort Pit" and numerous other television series including "Naked Hotel," "Furst Family," "The Beat," "Russo" and "Bram and Alice." He's had recurring roles in "The Black Donnellys," "Third Watch" and "10-8." He has also appeared as a guest lead in "ER," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."



Rispoli began his career on stage performing in the Circle Rep/Steppenwolf revival of "Balm in Gilead," directed by John Malkovich. Rispoli is a co-founder of the Willow Cabin Theatre Company.

The WCTC staged a production of "Wilder, Wilder, Wilder - Three by Thornton" that moved to off-Broadway and then to Broadway, earning a Tony nomination. In 2004, Rispoli starred and received rave reviews in the off-Broadway production of the play "Magic Hands Freddy" opposite Ralph Macchio. Rispoli has appeared in New York and regional theater in productions of "Macbeth," "Tartuffe," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "O'Neill's Sea Plays," among many others. Since then, he has accumulated an extensive list of movie, television and stage credits.

Rispoli resides in New York with his wife and three children.



MICHAEL RISPOLI: FACTS

How old is Michael Rispoli? Where does Michael Rispoli live? Find out here.

Age: 51 years old
Birthday: November 27, 1960
Birthplace: Tappan, NY
Current Residence: New York
Wife: Madeline





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MICHAEL RISPOLI: TWITTER
May 26, 2012
I was an extra in my first indie film the other day, with #MichaelRispoli from Kick Ass, Death to Smoochy & The Sopranos. :D
1 day ago
@michael_rispoli what up rispoli
5 days ago
#MichaelRispoli on set...great guy! #NFHC
6 days ago
 
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