Age, Biography, and Wiki
Michael Imperioli was born on March 26, 1966, which makes him 59 years old as of early 2025. He is an Italian-American actor, known for his diverse roles in film and television. Imperioli's career spans over three decades, with notable performances in Goodfellas, The Sopranos, and more recently, The White Lotus. For more detailed information, you can visit his Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Imperioli.
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| Date of Birth | 26 March 1966 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Michael Imperioli's height and weight are not widely documented, he is known for his versatile acting style and ability to portray a range of characters. His physical attributes have allowed him to fit into various roles across different genres.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Michael Imperioli is married to Victoria Imperioli. The couple has three children together. Information about his personal life is kept relatively private, but he is known to maintain a stable family life while pursuing his career.
His father, Dominic Ralph Imperioli, was a bus driver and amateur actor, and his mother, Claire Linda (Luzzi), was a department store worker and amateur actress. His ancestors immigrated to New York City from Lazio, Sicily, and Oriolo, Cosenza, Calabria in Italy.
At age 11, Imperioli and his family moved to Brewster, New York, and in high school he began watching Broadway plays. After graduating from Brewster High School in 1983, Imperioli planned on studying pre-med at the State University of New York at Albany. The night before he was set to begin college, he confided in his parents that he sought to be an actor. At age 17, Imperioli then moved to Manhattan's East Village, where he enrolled at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute to study acting. While there, he met John Ventimiglia, who later portrayed Artie Bucco on The Sopranos, and the two became roommates.
Imperioli served as artistic director of Studio Dante, an Off-Broadway theater he formed with his wife. He is an active member of The Jazz Foundation of America and co-hosted their May 2009 annual benefit concert, "A Great Night in Harlem", at the Apollo Theater, which celebrated the foundation's 20th anniversary. He was a guest on the "San Giuseppe" episode of Mario Batali's Food Network television show Molto Mario. In 2010, Imperioli signed on to play the lead in the ABC television show Detroit 1-8-7. Working with the writer Gabriele Tinti, he wrote the text "Pride" for Tinti's book New York Shots, and participated in a reading of The Way of the Cross at the Queens Museum of Art in 2011.
Imperioli is a fan of the animated sitcom American Dad!. He has stated that American Dad! is his favorite TV show in several interviews and even appeared in an episode voicing the character Roger's father Fred.
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Net Worth and Salary
Michael Imperioli's estimated net worth as of 2025 is approximately $20 million. His net worth is largely attributed to his successful acting career, including significant roles in The Sopranos and Goodfellas. His earnings also come from other film and television projects, as well as his work in podcasting and writing.
Career, Business, and Investments
Imperioli's career has been marked by iconic roles:
- The Sopranos (1999-2007): He played Christopher Moltisanti, earning him an Emmy Award in 2004.
- Goodfellas (1990): He portrayed Spider, a memorable role in Martin Scorsese's film.
- The White Lotus (2022): He played Dominic Di Grasso, earning another Emmy nomination.
- Podcasting: Imperioli co-hosts the popular podcast Talking Sopranos with Steve Schirripa, offering insights into The Sopranos and expanding his reach.
In the early part of his career, he played the role of Spider in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990). He went on to play many supporting roles in films such as Jungle Fever (1991), Bad Boys (1995), The Basketball Diaries (1995), Shark Tale (2004), The Lovely Bones (2009), and One Night in Miami (2020). Imperioli co-wrote the screenplay for Summer of Sam (1999) with Spike Lee, and wrote five episodes of The Sopranos. He made his directorial feature film debut with The Hungry Ghosts (2008), which he also wrote.
In the early 1990s, Imperioli performed as lead vocalist of the New Jersey-based jangle pop band Wild Carnation, departing to focus on his acting career prior to the release of their debut recordings in 1993.
On September 17, 2020, Imperioli and Schirripa signed a deal with HarperCollins book imprint William Morrow and Company to write an oral history of the show; the book titled Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos was released on November 2, 2021. In July 2020, he hosted a show on NTS Radio called 632 ELYSIAN FIELDS, which was inspired by A Streetcar Named Desire. In September 2020, Imperioli provided narration for The Whistleblower, a podcast about the 2007 NBA betting scandal. Imperioli is the guitarist and vocalist for the band Zopa. In 2020, Zopa released their debut album entitled La Dolce Vita. In 2021, Zopa headlined the Freakout Festival in Seattle.
Social Network
Michael Imperioli maintains a modest social media presence, with fans often interacting with him through his podcast and public appearances. While he may not be highly active on platforms like Instagram or Twitter, his work and legacy continue to engage audiences.
In addition to his role on The Sopranos, Imperioli has appeared in a number of films, including Goodfellas, Jungle Fever, Bad Boys, Malcolm X, The Basketball Diaries, Clockers, Dead Presidents, Girl 6, My Baby's Daddy, Lean on Me, I Shot Andy Warhol, Last Man Standing, Shark Tale, High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story, and Summer of Sam, which he also co-wrote and co-produced. He also wrote five episodes for The Sopranos.
Education
Specific details about Michael Imperioli's educational background are not widely available. However, he began his acting career early and has developed his craft through extensive experience in film and television.
Michael Imperioli's enduring success in the entertainment industry is a testament to his versatility and dedication to his craft. His net worth reflects not only his acting prowess but also his multifaceted career in writing, directing, and podcasting.
