MANY recognize the face of Michael Imperioli from his appearance on the hit HBO show, The Sopranos.
He played the character of Christopher Moltisanti.
Who is Michael Imperioli?
Michael Imperioli was born on March 26, 1966, in Mount Vernon, New York.
His parents, Dan and Claire Imperioli, were also actors.
Many know him as Christopher Moltisanti from the HBO show, The Sopranos.
Aside from his role in the HBO TV series, Imperioli has been featured in many other hit shows and movies.
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In 1995, he also appeared in the film The Basketball Diaries alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
He also appeared in the hit movie, Goodfellas, in 1990 alongside Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci.
Imperioli earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2004 for his work on The Sopranos.
He also starred in the 2009 movie, The Lovely Bones.
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The actor appeared in the second season of the new HBO show, The White Lotus.
He has over 100 acting credits to his name on his IMDb profile.
Aside from his work as an actor, Imperioli has also written multiple books.
He released The Perfume Burned His Eyes in 2018.
In 2021, he co-authored Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos, with Steve Schirripa.
Imperioli also opened a New York City cocktail bar and restaurant called the Scarlet Lounge with his wife and restaurateur Jeremy Wladis in late 2023.
He spoke with InsideHook about Scarlet's music scene.
"There’s real potential to have unique musical artists because it’s not a piano bar, it’s not a rock and roll bar and it’s not really a cabaret,” Imperioli told the outlet.
"There’s definitely some potential for jazz, but I think there’s an opportunity to get even more experimental with the music.
"We definitely want to have evenings where people come to listen to the music and it’s not just people drinking and talking while people are playing in the background.
"It’s going to take a while to see how live music sounds in the room and what type of artists we want to get."
Imperioli also spoke with the publication about the vibes of his New York City restaurant.
"One of the beautiful things about New York is you’re constantly around a lot of people. That can also be one of the most difficult things about New York," he said.
"There’s a constant flow and interaction between all kinds of people and getting together in an environment where you’re there just to socialize, be with other people and have a drink or a snack is conducive to the formation of community.
"It could be a place for artists to hang out or a place for any New Yorker who wants to have a nice night out. It has the opportunity to be kind of like a microclimate within the macro community of New York."
On July 8, 2022, Imperioli broke the news of the death of his famous The Sopranos costar Tony Sirico via Instagram.
In the post, he wrote: "It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great TONY SIRICO has passed away today.
"Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known.
"I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs.
"We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony.
"I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable.
"I send love to his family, friends and his many many fans. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. Heartbroken today."
In honor of the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos, streaming platform Max announced a collection that "includes never-before-seen deleted footage and expanded access to behind-the-scenes content," as CBR reported.
The collection contains "15 deleted scenes, with three of them never previously released, along with more than five hours of featurettes," per the outlet.
There will also be a cast reunion taking place on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Is Michael Imperioli married?
The famous actor has been married for nearly 30 years.
Imperioli and his wife, Victoria Chlebowski, wed in 1995.
They have two children together: Vadim and David Imperioli.
Victoria has a daughter, Isabella Chlebowski, from a previous relationship.
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What is Michael Imperioli's net worth?
After decades of having a successful acting career, Imperioli has accumulated a large fortune.
His net worth is around $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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