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My Take
Michael Rispoli is the kind of character actor I genuinely treasure. Nearly cast as Tony Soprano before landing Jackie Aprile, he is the textbook example of a performer who turns a near-miss into a career of indelible supporting work. That refusal to sulk over a lost lead, choosing instead to win on sheer presence, earns my deep respect. A New York native at home on stage, television, and film, he brings a warmth and density that anchors every scene. Reuniting with Gandolfini in The Taking of Pelham 123 felt fitting. Films are better when the supporting cast is this sharp, and Rispoli proves it repeatedly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Rispoli
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・リスポリ
- Reading
- まいける・りすぽり
- Born
- June 27, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Rockland County, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Tappan Zee High School
- University
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Rispoli born?
Born June 27, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Michael Rispoli from?
Michael Rispoli is from Rockland County, New York, United States.
What does Michael Rispoli do?
Michael Rispoli works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.