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Al Sapienza

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Al Sapienza
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2022. New Yorker, Al Sapienza best known for his award-winning portrayal of Mikey Palmice on "The Sopranos" began his career four months after graduating NYU when he landed a role in the first Broadway Juke Box Musical "Beatlemania" at the Winter Garden Theatre in 1977, playing Ringo Starr.

Sapienza took up the drums in 2nd grade, the day after he saw the Beatles perform on the "Ed Sullivan Show". He formed his first rock band in the 5th grade. Then when he was 12, he decided to become an actor while being mesmerized by the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid".

Saving up his money from "Beatlemania" Al moved out to Los Angeles, where he studied with the legendary acting teacher Milton Katselas for 14 years. (It was in that acting class where he met his future Singing partner Deborah Rennard of "Dallas" Fame.) During that time Al landed roles in "Pretty Woman", "Under Siege 2", "Free Willy 2", "Knotts Landing", "Falcon Crest," "Cagney & Lacey", "Melrose Place", among many others. He was one of the founding members of the "Alliance Repertory Company" in Burbank where he starred in and produced many award winning West Coast Premiers.

In 1998, "The 'Sopranos" propelled Sapienza into many Recurring and Series Regular roles on TV such as "Brotherhood" (5 years as Mayor Frank Panzerella) CBS's "Person Of Interest" ( 5 years as Teragi Hanson's partner Det. Raymond Terney), and season 1 of "Prison Break'" ( as Philly Falzone), along with numerous Guest Starring Roles in "24", "NCIS", "The OC", "NYPD" and many more. Most Recently Al Starred on 2 seasons of "Suits" playing Tommy Bratton. Some film credits include "The Big Short", "Godzilla", "The Art of Racing in the Rain", "Taken 3", "Margin Call", "Shock and Awe" and "Million Dollar Arm" .

Most recently Al was on 2 seasons of "Suits" playing Tommy Bratton, Season 1 of "Jack Ryan" (as Secretary of Defense Marcus Trent) and guest starred in "Queen Of The South", "Dopesick", and "The Good Fight". He just wrapped on a Sony Pictures Bio pic "Heart Of A Lion" the George Foreman Story in which AL plays legendary Sports announcer Gil Clancy. Al is currently filming Season 2 of "Reacher" for Amazon Prime Video.

Al Sapienza was born in New York City. Started studying music at the age of eight. Got hit with the acting bug when he was twelve. Five months after graduating NYU he landed a role in the Broadway musical "Beatlemania". Stayed in that show for five years and headed out to Los Angeles. He studied with Milton Katselas until 1998 when he landed the role of Mikey Palmice in "The Sopranos" which brought him back to NY. Being a bi-costal "local" actor from that point he just kept working. And now resides in Toronto , NY and LA. "I am the happiest when I am working and creating"
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Al Sapienza in Ascension (2014)
Boardwalk Empire Premiere
Al Sapienza, Ryan Robbins, Andrea Roth, Brian Van Holt, Tricia Helfer, Jacqueline Byers, Brandon P Bell, Tiffany Lonsdale, Brandon Paul, and P.J. Boudousqué in Ascension (2014)
Al Sapienza, Ryan Robbins, Brian Van Holt, Tricia Helfer, Tiffany Lonsdale, and Brandon Paul in Ascension (2014)
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65th Emmys Arrival "House Of Cards"
Al Sapienza, Michael Imperioli, and Steve Schirripa in Talking Sopranos (2020)
Al Sapienza in Stealing Chaplin (2020)
Al Sapienza, Linda Cardellini, and Tom Hardy in Capone (2020)
Al Sapienza, Michael Gladis, and Evan Leone in Feed the Beast (2016)
Al Sapienza and Eddie McClintock in Warehouse 13 (2009)
Al Sapienza and Kathy McCafferty in House of Cards (2013)

Known for

Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos (1999)
The Sopranos
9.2
TV Series
  • Mikey Palmice
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards (2013)
House of Cards
8.7
TV Series
  • Marty Spinella
Suits (2011)
Suits
8.4
TV Series
  • Thomas Bratton
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
8.0
TV Series
  • Secretary of Defense Marcus Trent

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  • Five Cities Four Women
    • Mr Ollendorff (segment "New York")
  • Dante's Hell
    • Speaker: 7th Circle - The Suicides
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Dying for Living
    • Costello
    • In Production
    • 2023
  • The Families Feud
    • Giovanni
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Scarlett
    • Robert Moore
    • Post-production
    • TV Movie
  • Destinies
    • Santo (Older)
    • Pre-production
  • The Bastard Sons
    • Frank Rome
    • Post-production
  • Reacher
    • Lt. Drew Marsh
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Gutshot
    • Borman
    • In Production
  • Hypnotized
    • Commander
    • Completed
  • Mark Harmon, Maria Bello, Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Emily Wickersham, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
    NCIS
    • De Leon's Lawyer
    • Commander William Foley
    • TV Series
    • 2004–2023
  • Khris Davis in Big George Foreman (2023)
    Big George Foreman
    • Gil Clancy
    • 2023
  • No Way Out (2023)
    No Way Out
    • Victor Luciano
    • 2023
  • Mob Tales with Nick Christophers (2022)
    Mob Tales with Nick Christophers
    • Guest
    • Podcast Series
    • 2023
  • Al Sapienza, Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Max Carpenter, and Maddison Bullock in Blossom (2023)
    Blossom
    • Dr. Martin Rizzo
    • 2023
  • Mark Webber, Carmine Yusko, Joe Tartaglia Sr., Mike Bash, Michael Gambino, Danny Donnelly, Nick Lanciano, Vic Dibitetto, Michael McFadden, and Michael Grazioli in Not for Nothing (2022)
    Not for Nothing
    • Nicky Gandolfo
    • 2022
  • Serinda Swan in Coroner (2019)
    Coroner
    • Lorenzo Scalfi
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Michael Angarano, Lennon Parham, Ophelia Lovibond, Idara Victor, Jake Johnson, Jessica Lowe, and Oscar Montoya in Minx (2022)
    Minx
    • Vince
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • William DeMeo and James Russo in Gravesend (2020)
    Gravesend
    • Salvi Vincenzo
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Omar Gooding, Liliana Ali, Jackie Moore, and Maria Breese in You Can Never Go Home Again (2021)
    You Can Never Go Home Again
    • Chuck Fletcher
    • 2021
  • Stepson (2021)
    Stepson
    • Bruce
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Magic in Mount Holly (2021)
    Magic in Mount Holly
    • Professor Shaw
    • 2021
  • Sacrifice (2021)
    Sacrifice
    • Larry Stillwell
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, John Hoogenakker, Will Poulter, and Kaitlyn Dever in Dopesick (2021)
    Dopesick
    • Paul Hanly
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald in The Good Fight (2017)
    The Good Fight
    • Jimmy The Hat
    • TV Series
    • 2021

Producer

  • Omar Gooding, Liliana Ali, Jackie Moore, and Maria Breese in You Can Never Go Home Again (2021)
    You Can Never Go Home Again
    • co-producer
    • 2021
  • Michael Copon, Simon Phillips, Eve Mauro, and She in Dystopia (2019)
    Dystopia
    • associate producer (2016)
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • LeFrak City
    • co-producer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Jerry Lawler, Beetlejuice, Katie Peterson, and Brandy Whitford in Girls Gone Dead (2012)
    Girls Gone Dead
    • co-producer
    • 2012
  • Standing Ovation (2010)
    Standing Ovation
    • associate producer
    • 2010
  • Forget About It (2006)
    Forget About It
    • associate producer
    • 2006
  • Sin's Kitchen (2004)
    Sin's Kitchen
    • associate producer
    • 2004
  • The Gifted (1999)
    The Gifted
    • producer
    • 1999
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    • Al Sapineza
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 31
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Dr. Michelle Lee WidlitzJuly 10, 2008 - ?
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared (as "Ringo Starr") in "Beatlemaia", produced on Broadway.
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    • 1 Article

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    He is a resident of Canada.
  • Quotes
    Before you have time to do anything about it, decades will be remembered like months and time will slip through your fingers. Live everyday like it is your last. Take big chances. Love hard.

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