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Michael ImperioliAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 26.03.1966
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Michael Imperioli
Early LifeMichael Imperioli, an American actor, was born on March 26, 1966, in Mount Vernon, New York. His ancestors are from the Italian regions of Lazio and Calabria, making his biography a fusion of America and Italy. His father, Dan, worked as a bus driver and amateur actor, while his mother, Claire, also dabbled in acting. Michael has a brother named John Imperioli. He spent his early years in various cities, including Ringwood and Yonkers. He attended Abraham Lincoln School in Mount Vernon during his childhood and completed his high school education in Brewster. He then studied acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York.
Film Career
Michael Imperioli gained recognition for his role as Spider in Martin Scorsese's film "Goodfellas." This role propelled his acting career to new heights, and he continued to appear in numerous films that made him globally recognizable. Spike Lee directed Imperioli in five films, further solidifying his status as a talented actor. However, it was his role as Christopher Moltisanti, Tony Soprano's nephew, in the cult series "The Sopranos" that brought him widespread acclaim and popularity. He was nominated three times for an Emmy Award and also received recognition from the Golden Globe Awards for this role. "The Sopranos" received critical acclaim for its direction and screenplay, and the ensemble cast, which included James Gandolfini and Michael Imperioli, was honored by the Screen Actors Guild. The series turned Imperioli into an Italian-American film star. He has also appeared in other well-known series such as "The Office," "Californication," "Life on Mars," "Lucifer," and more. He has also participated in several productions by Hallmark, including "Hamlet" and "Five People You Meet in Heaven." In addition to his acting career, Imperioli also works as a director and producer for various plays in New York. He is also involved in screenwriting for films and television shows. He wrote the scripts for five episodes of "The Sopranos."
Personal Life
Michael Imperioli is known for being a devoted family man in Hollywood. He once stated, "If it's important, family is first in my life. Everything else is secondary." He has been in a long-term relationship with his wife, Victoria Chlebowski, and they officially tied the knot in 1995. Their marriage not only brought them personal happiness but also creative collaboration. Together, they create and produce projects in the film and theater industry.
Victoria was born and raised in Russia, and she had a previous marriage before meeting Michael. Her first marriage gave her a daughter named Isabella. Michael and Victoria have two children together, sons Vadim (born in 1997) and David (born in 2001). Vadim has followed in his parents' creative footsteps and pursued an acting career. He has also tried his hand at comedy on television and YouTube.
In 2003, Michael and Victoria co-founded Studio Dante, a small off-Broadway theater with fewer than 60 seats for showcasing new plays.
The Imperioli family resides in Santa Barbara, California, and they lead a private life away from the spotlight.
Current Endeavors
Michael Imperioli maintains an active presence on Instagram, where he shares photos and texts about people, his works, music, and Buddhism.
In early 2021, it was announced that Imperioli, in partnership with Alec Berg, developed a series of episodes on HBO in which he shared his experiences with Buddhism. Additionally, he landed roles in projects such as "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector" and "One Night in Miami..."
Furthermore, 2021 marked Imperioli's return to the project "Blue Bloods," in which he had previously appeared several years prior.
Filmography
- 1990 - "Goodfellas"
- 1995 - "The Basketball Diaries"
- 1996-2006 - "Law & Order"
- 1999-2007 - "The Sopranos"
- 2004 - "My Baby's Daddy"
- 2008-2009 - "Life on Mars"
- 2009 - "Love in the Time of Cholera"
- 2010 - "The Lovely Bones"
- 2010-2011 - "Detroit 1-8-7"
- 2013 - "Oldboy"
- 2014 - "Californication"
- 2015-2016 - "Mad Dogs"
- 2016-2017 - "Lucifer"
- 2016-2021 - "Blue Bloods"
- 2019-2020 - "The Plot Against America"
- 2020 - "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector"
- 2020 - "One Night in Miami..."
