Steve Schirripa
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Steve Schirripa | |
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Born | Steven Ralph Schirripa September 3, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1990–present |
Spouse |
Laura Lemos (m. 1989) |
Children | 2 |
Steven Ralph Schirripa (
Early life
Schirripa was born on September 3, 1957
Career
Film and television
Schirripa got his first taste of show business in his job as entertainment director of the
He had several minor roles in films, including
His many television appearances include
Schirripa was a frequent guest on the
From 2008 to 2012, Schirripa had a recurring role in the
In 2009, he made a cameo appearance alongside fellow Sopranos actor
as the Monkey.He has appeared on the Tonight Show more than 40 times as a guest and as a correspondent. Schirripa hosted NBC's poker game show,
In 2011 and 2012, Schirripa hosted and narrated the television true-crime series
He has also guest-starred in the American version of
In 2014, Schirripa played Joey on the ABC series Black Box, did voice acting in an episode of American Dad! entitled "Stan Goes on the Pill", and played Vito in the silver screen adaptation Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. He will play Father Ed in Chasing Yesterday, a film by writer/director Joseph Pernice, as well as appear in the film Houses by writer/director Jenner Furst, alongside Sopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and John Ventimiglia.
Starting in 2015, Schirripa has played Det. Anthony Abetemarco, an investigator who works with assistant district attorney Erin Reagan on the CBS series Blue Bloods.
In July 2017, Schirripa appeared in a segment on John Oliver's satirical news show Last Week Tonight satirizing Boris Epshteyn and the right-wing tone of mandatory segments given to member stations by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Schirripa co-hosts a podcast with Michael Imperioli called Talking Sopranos, which began on April 6, 2020. The two provide inside info as they follow The Sopranos series episode by episode.[18][19] By September 2020, the podcast had reached over five million downloads.[20] 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;[20] the book titled Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos was released on November 2, 2021.[21]
Books
Schirripa's acting roles often portrayed "
Schirripa and Fleming also collaborated on two books about Nicky Deuce, a suburban teenager who is sent to visit his grandparents in Brooklyn. Nicky Deuce: Welcome to the Family was followed by Nicky Deuce: Home for the Holidays, which was the basis for the 2013 Nickelodeon film Nicky Deuce starring Noah Munck. Nicky Deuce also featured supporting roles filled by James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico, and Vincent Curatola of The Sopranos fame.
Theatre
On April 3, 2014, Schirripa gave a theatrical performance in a special production of Guys and Dolls alongside Nathan Lane, Patrick Wilson, and Megan Mullally at Carnegie Hall.[22]
Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties
In 2014, Schirripa launched a line of organic vegan pasta sauces under the business name of Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties Group. Schirripa appeared on the
Personal life
Schirripa married Laura Lemos on April 22, 1989. They have two children, daughters Bria and Ciara.[25]
When asked if he was bar mitzvahed, Schirripa answered no and stated that he was raised as a Catholic but that he "very much identifies as being Jewish as well".[4]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Casino | Man In Bar | Uncredited |
1997 | Highway to Vegas | Bodyguard #1 | |
1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Goon | |
Denial | Best Man | ||
Welcome to Hollywood | Entertainment Director | ||
1999 | Speedway Junky | Security Guard | |
The Runner | Host | ||
Detroit Rock City | Beefy Jerk #2 | ||
The Debtors | The Crapsman | ||
Play It to the Bone | Party Guest | ||
2000 | The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | Croupier | |
2001 | See Spot Run | Arliss | |
Alex in Wonder
|
Steve | ||
Joe Dirt | Hood | ||
2003 | Ed | Sandy Buckman | |
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story | Anthony | ||
2005 | Duane Hopwood | Steve | |
Must Love Dogs | Vinnie | ||
Meet the Mobsters | Tony | ||
2008 | Open Season 2 | Roberto | Voice, direct-to-video |
2009 | The Hungry Ghosts | Frank | |
Jordon Saffron Taste This! | Louie | ||
2010 | Hereafter | Carlo, Cooking Teacher | |
Open Season 3 | Roberto | Voice, direct-to-video | |
2011 | Kill the Irishman | Mike 'Big Mike' Frato | |
2014 | Jersey Boys | Vito | |
Planes: Fire & Rescue | Steve | Voice | |
2015 | Chasing Yesterday | Father Ed | |
2017 | Wonder Wheel | Nick | |
2020 | Love-40 | Steve, Security Guard | |
2023 | Under The Boardwalk | Rocco Marinara | Voice |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | USA Up All Night | Steve, Riviera Maitre'd | Episode: "State Park/Cavegirl" |
1998 | Chicago Hope | Security Officer | Episode: "Waging Bull" |
1999 | The King of Queens | Maitre'd | Episode: "S'ain't Valentine's" |
Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Tony | Episode: "Behind Enemy Lines" | |
Angel | Benny | Episode: "Sense and Sensitivity" | |
2000 | Battery Park | Anthony | 2 episodes |
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye | Male Cop | Television film | |
Big Sound | Russell | Episode: "Pilot" | |
2000–2007 | The Sopranos | Bobby Baccalieri | 53 episodes |
2001 | Black Scorpion | Collector #1 | Episode: "Bad Sport" |
2002 | Monday Night Mayhem | Sal | Television film |
2003 | Columbo | Freddie | Episode: "Columbo Likes the Nightlife" |
George Lopez | Tommy Durango | Episode: "Girl Fight" | |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Paulie Obregano | Episode: "Tortured" | |
My Wife and Kids | Insurance Salesman | Episode: "Jury Duty" | |
2004 | Law & Order | Frederico 'Books' Libretti | Episode: "Nowhere Man" |
Star Trek: Enterprise | Carmine | 2 episodes | |
Joey | Pit Boss | Episode: "Joey and the Roadtrip" | |
2005 | Justice League Unlimited | Cecil | Voice, episode: "Double Date" |
2007 | Elmo’s Christmas Countdown | Famous Ernie | TV special |
2008 | A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa | Mobster | Television film |
Stargate Atlantis | Poker Player #2 | Episode: "Vegas" | |
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Himself | Episode: "Spagett"[26] | |
2008–2013 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Leo Boykewich | 113 episodes |
2009 | Circledrawers | Human Protector | Television film |
Ugly Betty | Frankie Burrata | Episode: "Sugar Daddy" | |
My Fake Fiancé | The Monkey | Television film | |
Brothers | Louie | 3 episodes | |
2009–2012 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Dante, Terry's Partner | Voice, 2 episodes |
2012 | The Soul Man | Pastor Fanucci | Episode: "The God-Fathers" |
Call Me Fitz | Sean, The Gay | 3 episodes | |
2013 | Nicky Deuce | Uncle Frankie | Television film; also executive producer |
2014 | American Dad! | Bartender | Voice, episode: "Stan Goes on the Pill" |
Black Box | Joey Giordano | Episode: "Emotion" | |
2015 | Sirens | Jimmy O'Shea | Episode: "Hypocritical Oath" |
Benders | Vito | 4 episodes | |
2015–present | Blue Bloods | Det. Anthony Abetemarco | |
2016 | TripTank | TV Jeff, Boss | Voice, 2 episodes |
2017 | Jeff & Some Aliens | Pawn Shop Man | Voice, episode: "Jeff & Some Energy Trading" |
2023 | The $100,000 Pyramid
|
Self - Celebrity Player | Episode: "RuPaul vs Lauren Lapkus and Steve Schirripa vs Loni Love" |
References
- ISBN 978-1-68289-026-4.
- ^ Bob Minzesheimer. "'Big Daddy' Schirripa stays firm: Be a parent, not a pal". Usatoday.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Lorraine Schirripa – NMG – Manalapan Archives". Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c Paltrowitz, Darren (February 8, 2019). "'Blue Bloods,' 'Sopranos' star Steve Schirripa on His Jewish Roots and Kosher Sauces". Jewish Journal. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ Curtis, Lisa J. (February 17, 2003). "BADA-BING! • The Brooklyn Paper". Brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ISBN 978-1-4000-5081-9. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "'The Sopranos' and 'Blue Bloods' star Steve Schirripa talks to the Eagle". Brooklyn Eagle. October 5, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Clarke, Norm (April 4, 2013). "Schirripa still a wanted man". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- ^ a b "'The Sopranos' 20th Anniversary Look Back: Part II". deadline.com. January 10, 2019.
- ^ "Account Suspended". Steveschirripa.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Steve Schirripa: From 'The Sopranos' to true-crime TV". globeandmail.com. July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Schirripa wore fat suit for The Sopranos". uk.news.yahoo.com. March 30, 2012.
- Washington Post. April 6, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007. [dead link]
- ^ Staff June 26, 2008, CMT com. "Sara Evans Appearing as Million Dollar Password Contestant". Cmt.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Episode 402: Chris Sullivan vs. Susan Kelechi Watson and Jamie-Lynn Sigler vs. Steve Schirripa". Dgepress.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Stargate Image Gallery". GateWorld. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Femme Fatale (February 17, 2011). "Nothing Personal". Investigation Discovery. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ "'Talking Sopranos' Podcast Launching In April With Series Stars Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa". deadline.com. February 28, 2020.
- ^ "Talking Sopranos". Apple Inc. April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Talking Sopranos' Duo Michael Imperioli And Steve Schirripa Score Book Deal With William Morrow". deadline.com. September 17, 2020.
- ^ "'Sopranos' actors pen definitive look at HBO show: 'You're getting it from two guys who were there'". usatoday.com. November 2, 2021.
- ^ CarnegieHall.org (February 17, 2011). "Carnegie Hall". Carnegie Hall. Archived from the original on May 8, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Sopranos Steve Schirripa Spaghetti Sauce". YouTube. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- ^ "Uncle Steve's Italian Specialities by Steve Schirripa". Uncle Steve's. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- IMDb
- ^ MyEggs | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Adult Swim, retrieved November 22, 2023
External links
- Steve Schirripa at IMDb