
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Rispoli (born November 27, 1960) is an American character actor. He was formerly part of the HBO television series The Sopranos as Jackie Aprile, Sr. Rispoli recently reunited with The Sopranos co-star James Gandolfini in the 2009 thriller The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.
Rispoli, a second-generation Italian American, was born in Long Island, New York, one of eight children. He attended State University of New York at Plattsburgh as a Theater major and graduated in 1982.

Kick-Ass
2010 · as Big Joe

Rounders
1998 · as Grama

The Weather Man
2005 · as Russ

The Juror
1996 · as Joseph Boffano

Volcano
1997 · as Gator Harris

Pain & Gain
2013 · as Frank Griga

The Alto Knights
2025 · as Albert Anastasia

Snake Eyes
1998 · as Jimmy George

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009 · as John Johnson

While You Were Sleeping
1995 · as Joe Jr.

Exposed
2016 · as Detective Dibronski

Cherry
2021 · as Tommy

The Rum Diary
2011 · as Sala

Nonnas
2025 · as Al

To Die For
1995 · as Ben DeLuca

Summer of Sam
1999 · as Joey T

Invincible
2006 · as Max Cantrell

Empire State
2013 · as Tony