Michael Rispoli

November 27, 1960 (age 65) Long Island, New York, USA

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.

His titles like Kick-Ass, Pain & Gain, and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 21, 2026

Watched: 0/51

Weighted avg: 6.18 /10

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Kick-Ass

2010March 2010 by Matthew Vaughn

Minor role as Big Joe

Minor role as Big Joe

6.72 Good
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2

Pain & Gain

2013April 2013 by Michael Bay

Minor role as Frank Griga

Minor role as Frank Griga

5.82 Okay+
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3

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

2009June 2009 by Tony Scott

Supporting as John Johnson

Supporting as John Johnson

5.89 Okay++
4

4

Cherry

2021February 2021 by Joe Russo

Supporting as Tommy

Supporting as Tommy

6.88 Good+
5

5

Rounders

1998September 1998 by John Dahl

Supporting as Grama

Supporting as Grama

6.59 Good
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6

While You Were Sleeping

1995April 1995 by Jon Turteltaub

Minor role as Joe Jr.

Minor role as Joe Jr.

6.61 Good
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7

The Rum Diary

2011October 2011 by Bruce Robinson

Supporting as Sala

Supporting as Sala

5.40 Okay-
8

8

Volcano

1997April 1997 by Mick Jackson

Supporting as Gator Harris

Supporting as Gator Harris

5.49 Okay
9

9

Snake Eyes

1998August 1998 by Brian De Palma

Supporting as Jimmy George

Supporting as Jimmy George

5.73 Okay+
10

10

Invincible

2006August 2006 by Ericson Core

Supporting as Max Cantrell

Supporting as Max Cantrell

6.59 Good
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11

The Weather Man

2005October 2005 by Gore Verbinski

Supporting as Russ

Supporting as Russ

5.66 Okay
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12

Summer of Sam

1999June 1999 by Spike Lee

Supporting as Joey T

Supporting as Joey T

6.03 Okay++
13

13

To Die For

1995September 1995 by Gus Van Sant

Minor role as Ben DeLuca

Minor role as Ben DeLuca

6.14 Good--
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14

Empire State

2013September 2013 by Dito Montiel

Minor role as Tony

Minor role as Tony

4.94 Mediocre++
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15

The Alto Knights

2025March 2025 by Barry Levinson

Supporting as Albert Anastasia

Supporting as Albert Anastasia

5.77 Okay+
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16

Exposed

2016January 2016 by Gee Malik Linton

Minor role as Detective Dibronski

Minor role as Detective Dibronski

4.51 Mediocre
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17

Death to Smoochy

2002March 2002 by Danny DeVito

Supporting as Spinner Dunn

Supporting as Spinner Dunn

5.46 Okay
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18

The Juror

1996February 1996 by Brian Gibson

Minor role as Joseph Boffano

Minor role as Joseph Boffano

5.27 Okay-
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19

The Deuce

2017–2019 by David Simon

Minor role as Rudy Pipilo

Minor role as Rudy Pipilo

6.69 Good
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20

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996March 1996 by David R. Ellis

Minor role as Jack

Minor role as Jack

6.17 Good--
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21

Rob the Mob

2014March 2014 by Raymond De Felitta

Supporting as Sal

Supporting as Sal

5.67 Okay
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22

Mr. 3000

2004June 2004 by Charles Stone III

Starring as Boca

Starring as Boca

5.02 Okay--
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23

Above the Rim

1994March 1994 by Jeff Pollack

Supporting as Richie

Supporting as Richie

6.54 Good-
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24

Feeling Minnesota

1996September 1996 by Steven Baigelman

Minor role as Manager of Motel

Minor role as Manager of Motel

5.13 Okay--
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25

The Reunion

2011October 2011 by Michael Pavone

Supporting as Canton

Supporting as Canton

4.98 Mediocre++
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26

Framing John DeLorean

2019June 2019 by Don Argott

Supporting as Jim Hoffman

Supporting as Jim Hoffman

5.80 Okay+
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27

Two Family House

2000January 2000 by Raymond De Felitta

Lead role as Buddy Visalo

Lead role as Buddy Visalo

5.94 Okay++
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28

It Had to Be You

2000February 2000 by Steven Feder

Starring as Henry Taylor

Starring as Henry Taylor

5.84 Okay+
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29

Faraway Eyes

2021July 2021 by Harry Greenberger

Supporting as Angelo

Supporting as Angelo

5.25 Okay-
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30

Bottom of the 9th

2019July 2019 by Raymond De Felitta

Supporting as Coach Hannis

Supporting as Coach Hannis

5.89 Okay++
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31

The Third Miracle

1999November 1999 by Agnieszka Holland

Minor role as John Leone

Minor role as John Leone

5.66 Okay
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32

Angie

1994March 1994 by Martha Coolidge

Supporting as Jerry

Supporting as Jerry

5.70 Okay+
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33

Black Irish

2007October 2007 by Brad Gann

Supporting as Joey

Supporting as Joey

6.03 Okay++
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34

The Last Godfather

2010December 2010 by Shim Hyung-rae

Starring as Tony V

Starring as Tony V

5.26 Okay-
35

35

Cabin Girl

2023July 2023 by Jon D. Wagner

Supporting as Stranger

Supporting as Stranger

5.50 Okay
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36

Madoff

2016 by Ben Robbins

Minor role as Frank DiPascali

Minor role as Frank DiPascali

5.72 Okay+
37

37

See You in September

2010January 2010 by Tamara Tunie

Supporting as Terrence

Supporting as Terrence

5.32 Okay-
38

38

Union Square

2011July 2011 by Nancy Savoca

Starring as Nick

Starring as Nick

5.62 Okay
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39

Household Saints

1993September 1993 by Nancy Savoca

Supporting as Nicky Falconetti

Supporting as Nicky Falconetti

6.07 Okay++
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40

Yonkers Joe

2008April 2008 by Robert Celestino

Supporting as Mickey

Supporting as Mickey

5.62 Okay
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41

Friends and Romans

2014October 2014 by Christopher Kublan

Lead role as Nick DeMaio

Lead role as Nick DeMaio

Needs more reviews
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42

Scarred City

1998September 1998 by Ken Sanzel

Supporting as Sam Bandusky

Supporting as Sam Bandusky

5.79 Okay+
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43

The Bronx Is Burning

2007

Supporting as Jimmy Breslin

Supporting as Jimmy Breslin

Needs more reviews
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44

Honor Up

2018February 2018 by Damon Dash

Supporting as Victor

Supporting as Victor

5.61 Okay
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45

Stories USA

2007November 2007 by David Brooks

Minor role as Jack (segment "Club Soda")

Minor role as Jack (segment "Club Soda")

5.39 Okay-
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46

One Tough Cop

1998October 1998 by Bruno Barreto

Minor role as Det. Lt. Denny Reagan

Minor role as Det. Lt. Denny Reagan

5.64 Okay
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47

His and Hers

1997January 1997 by Hal Salwen

Starring as Nick

Starring as Nick

Needs more reviews
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48

Over/Under

2013January 2013 by Bronwen Hughes

Supporting as Franco Puzzo

Supporting as Franco Puzzo

Needs more reviews
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49

My Guys

1996

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews
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50

The Great Defender

1995 by George Schenck

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews
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51

Ryan Caulfield: Year One

1999 by Kevin Fox

Minor role

Minor role

Needs more reviews