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Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

A veteran of film, television, and the stage, frequent movie tough-guy Michael Rispoli, with his stocky build and unmistakable East Coast dialect, is the virtual personification of New York attitude. Born and raised in Tappan, NY, Rispoli launched his acting career at New York's famed Circle in the Square. Subsequently appearing for many years on the New York stage, Rispoli would turn up in such mainstay productions as Twelfth Night, MacBeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Though he would play up his tough-guy image in such early film and television appearances as Household Saints (1993) and Above the Rim (1994), his penchant for humor would slowly find Rispoli expanding his cinematic territory into comedy and lighter material such as Hacks (2001) and Death to Smoochy (2002). Nevertheless, frequent small-screen appearances in Third Watch, Big Apple, and most notably in the award-winning HBO organized crime-themed The Sopranos has found Rispoli frequently returning to the character roles that he so excels at. After a memorable supporting role in the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping (1995), Rispoli leapt into leading man territory in the little-seen but warmly regarded romantic drama Two Family House (2000). As a blue-collar Italian-American New Yorker confronted with racism when he becomes romantically involved with an Irish immigrant who births an African-American child, Rispoli displayed a warmth and depth not yet reached in his previous two-dimensional roles, hinting at a promising future for the talented actor. On the heels of prominant supporting roles in such features as Mr. 3000, The Weatherman, and Lonely Hearts, Rispoli continued to flourish in features when he appeared in the inspirational 2006 sports drama Invincible. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


Filmography of Michael Rispoli:

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What role did Michael Rispoli play in Two Family House?
Michael Rispoli played Buddy Visalo in Two Family House

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in Hacks?
Michael Rispoli was Al DeMarco in Hacks

What role did Michael Rispoli portray in One Last Thing...?
Michael Rispoli played Babba in One Last Thing...

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in The Weather Man?
Michael Rispoli was Russ in The Weather Man

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in Mr. 3000?
Michael Rispoli was Boca in Mr. 3000

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in Invincible?
Michael Rispoli was Max in Invincible

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in The Third Miracle?
Michael Rispoli was John Leone in The Third Miracle

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Scarred City?
Michael Rispoli was Sam Bandusky in Scarred City

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
Michael Rispoli was Jack in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in Angie?
Michael Rispoli was Jerry in Angie

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Snake Eyes?
Michael Rispoli was Jimmy George in Snake Eyes

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Rounders?
Michael Rispoli was Grama in Rounders

What role did Michael Rispoli portray in Lonely Hearts?
Michael Rispoli played Coroner in Lonely Hearts

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Summer of Sam?
Michael Rispoli was Joe T in Summer of Sam

Who did Michael Rispoli play in The Bronx is Burning?
Michael Rispoli was Jimmy Breslin in The Bronx is Burning

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Death to Smoochy?
Michael Rispoli was Spinner Dunn in Death to Smoochy

Who did Michael Rispoli play in Volcano?
Michael Rispoli was Gator Harris in Volcano

What role did Michael Rispoli portray in Feeling Minnesota?
Michael Rispoli played Joseph in Feeling Minnesota

What role did Michael Rispoli portray in The Juror?
Michael Rispoli played Joseph Boffano in The Juror

Who did Michael Rispoli portray in To Die For?
Michael Rispoli was Ben DeLuca in To Die For

Who did Michael Rispoli play in While You Were Sleeping?
Michael Rispoli was Joe Fusco Jr. in While You Were Sleeping

What role did Michael Rispoli portray in Above the Rim?
Michael Rispoli played Richie in Above the Rim


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