Michael Imperioli On Throwing His 'Sopranos' Emmy Away and Meeting Martin Scorsese | The First Time

[@rogersmith6578]

Always felt aside from Tony Soprano, that Christopher was one of the central characters in The Sopranos. His character arc was so essential to the series and Michael was phenomenal.

[@ivancrespogomez5777]

He started down here, ended up here

[@hhbentee]

Yes... that's why he was 4th on the credits...

[@dub_dub1504]

@@hhbentee credits don't always reflect what's going on on screen.

[@hhbentee]

@@dub_dub1504 lol ok, it's just dumb to say "I felt he was always one of the main characters" that's not your feeling that's what is happening in front of your face.

[@dub_dub1504]

@@hhbentee I would have put the rankings as Gandolfini first. Falco second and Imperioli 3rd in terms of the importance of their characters to the series. These things are very subjective. Look at the likes of Gladiator the movie. I don't think Joaquin Phoenix got second billing in the movie. But in terms of his acting and character importance he was second only to Russell Crowe IMHO. Everyone takes away something different. That's the beauty of the Arts.

[@dzim8822]

Michael Imperioli is 55 years old today... He played a young man in his 20s in the Sopranos... man, how time flies.

[@FINEST-uk8nc]

He looks like he’s in his late 60s he should shave that horrible beard !

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

He was 33 when the pilot came out but ok

[@dzim8822]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 In reality he was 33 but I believe the character he played was of a young man in his 20s.

[@CadillacticBean]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 actually he was 30 about to go on 31. Pilot was filmed in 97.

[@123456789helloman]

@@dzim8822 Chris is meant to be only 8 years younger than Tony. Tony is 47 in the final season, from first episode to last episode the time span is 7 years (going by what Tony says to Dr Melfi). So that would make Chris 32 in the first episode.

[@luisguevara9246]

Met Michael in Royal Oak MI, I was managing a small Mexican place, he was living in some lofts across the street while filming in Detroit. Sweet, kind, unassuming man. Lovely Russian wife as well. Good dude.

[@JimmyDoresHairDye]

Michael went for some basic foreplay, and she detailed her car. Very Allegorical.

[@Blodia1990]

I'm from MI and love Michael.

[@Tomthedrummer5]

Russian. Isn’t that some kind of polak?

[@televisionenthusiastic2688]

His voice feels so young it looks like there's still a young man in him... ❤️

[@weasle2904]

if he shaved that horrible beard and dyed his hair a little he'd look 20 years younger lol

[@buster2644]

theres a young boy in him 😱🤔

[@Cormano980]

He's not 100 ffs

[@billyb4790]

yeah it's the grey hair. Other than that he looks exactly the same. I think he's trying for the old man look though. I hate it because it makes me feel old too lol

[@BenRover2961]

I loved him like my actor-in-law.

[@RedwihteGame]

This is like a time machine. I’m currently watching the Sopranos for the first time ever, never watched any clips of it and such before. So after binge watching the first season I’m used to seeing the actors in their younger selves. Now, seeing Christopher in this clip, is pretty weird. Like 20 years just flew by, crazy.

[@samlinder4059]

Just did this today and yeah, its a pretty big shocker

[@camodeano3003]

I just started watching this past weekend lol

[@RedwihteGame]

@@camodeano3003 you’re in for a thrill

[@AnAmericanGirl4Sure]

@@camodeano3003 I just finished watching it last weekend, binge watched 3 episodes at a time. What a Great show, now I know what all the brouhaha was about.

[@billybobroyale]

Enjoy!....Its the best series that has ever been on TV!......When the last episode of The Sopranos finished...I stopped watching TV!..Pure class!

[@blakenorthrup]

Paulie Walnuts: He killed 16 Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator - Chris: his house looked like shit Hands down, the funniest scene ever!

[@williamgullett5911]

Let me have one of those ketchup packets!

[@FALLENSK8ER1995]

I TOLD YOU WE SHOULD’VE STOPPED AT ROY ROGERS!

[@harrymontgomery5268]

Paulie Walnuts was my favorite character on the Sparanos

[@blakenorthrup]

@@harrymontgomery5268 Agreed. Mine too.

[@andrewdavid5928]

"Fuckin' Rasputin dis guy!" "We should have stopped at Roy Rogers" "AND I SHOULD HAVE FUCKED DALE EVANS BUT I DIDN'T!"

[@Supernova12034]

"I told the most outlandish lies to get a job" A man of the people

[@libtards1393]

Fake it till you make it

[@clawzx1195]

@Natural Creature eugh

[@Kruppt808]

@Natural Creature all political parties lie. It's when they start telling the truth is when I get worried lololololololol

[@VoidOneGamer]

@Natural Creature Right, how many lies was Trump caught in? Oh yeah, something to the tune of 30,000 outright lies or false claims...

[@mrniceguy7167]

@Natural Creature they're both liars.

[@lilsingh12345]

His first screenplay was actually a film called Cleaver which he co-wrote with his friend JT who disappeared for some reason. It was a slasher film about a wise guy with a big mouth and bigger dreams. Almost like a mix of Godfather, Saw, and Ghostbusters.

[@SatansSimgma]

I have a copy. Got it free at a gas station. Fun watch.

[@a1884]

It was very allegorical

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Who “disappeared for some reason”?

[@rosemarysundin9583]

Chrissy whacked JT for saying, “Chris! You’re in the mafia!”

[@ublade82]

He's branching out

[@this_is_nick]

Tony and Chris mocking those bikers, "We're with the Vipers!" Is one of the funniest scenes to me.

[@MrTalkingzero]

i am rewatching the Sopranos for the 5th time and I can't get enough of the superior acting, the dialogue, the atmosphere. Michael, you have no idea how many people love your work.

[@xdiamonddogx]

My favorite line Crissy says, ..."You see the arc? He starts down here and he ends up here. Where's my arc Paulie?"... amazing scene, great performance from Mr. Imperioli

[@almospampiumpium434]

you know who had an arc? Noah

[@xdiamonddogx]

@@almospampiumpium434 😂lol

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

How about when he wanted to write a book about the mob? He kept starting out on a computer "And the Don walked into the room......" and he kept repeating it but couldn't think of a next line.He got made at Adriana and cursed the computer that he thought was supposed to help him write a book.

[@rhuephus]

"Crissy" ??? that's a girls name

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1025]

I have three favorite lines: 1) "Hasidim but I don't believe him" ---Paulie (Back in the first season prior to the crew getting involved in the motel business 2) "You're looking at them asshole" ---Tony Soprano to the Jewish Hasid in response to his question about "Where are they (The Romans) now?" And Christopher's line to that Rapper in the restaurant: "I know what time it is" (A line I use frequently myself, but I confess I stole it from The Sopranos) That was the episode where the Rapper wanted to go after Hesh for money he pocketed unethically or illegally for an old song.

[@_Snapper]

I have never seen an actor look as real as Micheal when he was doing Chris when he was high

[@matthewhopkins825]

I did-ent

[@Killerjosh89]

Up up. Get the mop. Get him draining

[@LeaveAhNah]

Having friends that faded away to heroin, his portrayal of being high is very accurate

[@redbull4fly797]

Michael acting being high, Charlie Sheen acting being drunk, no one can ever do it better :)

[@clc-gl4jn]

Always thought the same. I almost thought he genuinely got high on opiates before doing the scenes, that is how good he was at doing it...

[@yourlocalbossman1359]

Michael Imperioli played Christopher Moltisanti perfectly

[@adamlach6572]

That sounds about right, and it sounds alright at the same time

[@ChompChain]

Considering he’s absolutely the polar opposite of the character, it was a damn fine job

[@patrickmeechan2662]

I seriously don’t think anyone else could’ve played that part better.

[@LA-oy4on]

He is Chris 😂

[@cassnate6259]

The supporting cast should get as much credit for that show as Gandolfini did. So many memorable characters, the show simply wouldn't have been nearly what it was without those incredible performances.

[@lorncampbell4943]

Imperioli is a master of his craft. Always enjoying watching him do his thing.

[@bojanivanisevic1072]

The fact that this guy isn't seen in major productions several times a year tells you all you need to know about the current trashy show business. He consistently managed to be one of the best actors in a legendary series that was full of them down to the last part. He had so many memorable scenes, both funny and dramatic.

[@justinhopper5941]

He’s typecast as that Italian. It’s hard for anyone too see him as much else. Though he did a good job in the lovely bones. But he’s just not getting offers for big films anymore

[@skippyjones2291]

Your comment tells me all i need to know ab your knowledge 💀

[@queenslander954]

Yea mate , he’s not even looking for roles because he’s a writer / producer … lol 😂

[@donnaduffey3356]

I loved michaels role in Sopranos. Every time I see him in a movie or show I still think of him as Christopher

[@AmazingJayB51]

This fool, he plays a unique comedic role. Very funny show!

[@Cugelclever]

Michael is one of the most genuine and down-to-earth celebrities we have. And he actually earned his fame through talent and hard work. Love him.

[@godalmighty5733]

False, is a stuckup actor but he is great at what he does

[@eyesopen66]

That's my impression of him also tbh?

[@anthonyinzerillo2804]

@@godalmighty5733 ??

[@anthonyinzerillo2804]

@@godalmighty5733 'Stuckup' is probably the least suitable characterization of Michael Imperioli.

[@pwallace5359]

And evidently a bunch of lies. 😂.

[@clydelain3712]

The most surreal part about “The Sopranos” is looking at these actors in this day. To see how these people have aged is hard to grasp. This show is so timeless, I’ve watched the series at least 33 times, that it’s weird seeing how much the characters have aged. It’s weird.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

none of us are growing younger....

[@titsmcghee1086]

Italians dont age well.

[@oliviav.3565]

Michael is only 55, but it's a hard 55. He looks like he's well into his 60s already.

[@oliviav.3565]

@Daniel Drader The post is about how weird it is to see how the cast has aged, I simply replied about my observations of Mr. Imperioli's aging process. He's a terrific actor and I enjoy his work tremendously. So quit trying to start shit dude.

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

I agree, it's hard for me to get over the reality of how long ago it was. At least we have these shows to go back to when we want.

[@eldenwarden9673]

Michael Imperioli, one of the greats.. truly a man of the arts

[@dub_dub1504]

He definitely is. Huge intellect and knowledge.

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Elden warden dime a dozen. Weak actor

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

@@dub_dub1504 terrible musician singer. His talent is gigantic if he compared himself to Yoko Ono. Weak actor. You call that shitty song singing? Absolute garbage

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

He is not a great song writer or musician. Weak musician wasting his money

[@ecannon9507]

@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 you sound hurt. In time, I hope you can learn to forgive Michael for whatever he’s done to you

[@elsensei5400]

Christopher was my favorite character on The Sopranos. He does a great job on his new show This Fool. Always enjoy his work. Very relatable person.

[@decipfer]

Michael is a brilliant actor. Next to Gandolfini, he is easily the best actor of the show. Its sad that he threw the award. Hes a very gifted actor, musician and writer and many actors have plenty of lead roles but are never remembered for a particular performance. Michael should be proud that he crafted such an iconic character, very few actors embody a character like he did.

[@normie2716]

It sounded like he fished it out of the trash.

[@mickeyconnor830]

It's actually cute that he listened to his wife both in trashing it, and grabbing it back out. 😂 Try not to fall into the trap of negativity, this is just a fun, quirky little story. Nothing sad about it.

[@Jupa]

Fun fact: Michael Imperioli is one of the only guys who can smoke a cigarette in the rain with his hands tied behind him. That nose, it's like a natural canopy.

[@PearlCab]

Eh, but he has his good points.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

🪦

[@rsmith7994]

“If you wanna talk like a fuckin mulignan I’ll send you to slip n fall school.”

[@mdef4092]

@@PearlCab he's referencing Riche Aprile, as a joke

[@DreiSkins101]

HAHA, YOU CANT MAKE THIS SH T UP. WHATTA'MEAN, I JUST DID!

[@plantsandfish5512]

This dude is an incredible actor. His role as Christopher is so believable if you’ve known some crazy, dangerous people. The face mannerisms, the green to red temper and mood changes. He should be in more roles.

[@Deeznuts84356]

Being a sicilian.

[@hollygolightly7475]

My favorite he has a natural cool

[@sole__doubt]

He nailed the part because hes that much of scum bag in real life.

[@Etherglide]

Just shows how subjective we all are. I thought he was a poor actor, didn’t think he was believable at all.

[@mushrooms5757]

@@sole__doubt the fuck are you talking about? You don't even know the man

[@tucko11]

James Gandolfini was a legend. put him up against any big name, denzel, brad pitt, john travolta, he played with them all.

[@dub_dub1504]

I was with you til you said Travolta.

[@jimlaregina]

Be sure to see him with Charlie Sheen in a thriller titled TERMINAL VELOCITY. The late, great Mr. Gandolfini is in top form in that movie.

[@isaacroberts9089]

I have to agree but sometimes I wonder if the quality of his acting wasn't juxtaposed by the sheer size of the man. Idk why but it's odd to see someone so large acting so well. I sure wish he hadn't died. Think of the roles he could be doing in his sixties right now.

[@noahknight4039]

I don’t know when you see Pitt, Denzel or DiCaprio headlining a movie, even if it sucks you know those guys will bring it. Not so much with Gandolfini even at the height of his popularity. So yeah he played with them but that’s about it. But was a great actor on a great show. Never really stood out to me in any movies, I think last 2 I saw with him were Enough Said and Killing Them Softly. And the ladder stood out because of Pitt and Ray Liotta.

[@swelly84]

@Tucko11 Nah hes not on Denzel level or Trovalta or Pitt. Lmmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣 those are A+ list actors. U over exaggerated a tad bit buddy. James Gandolfini hes definitely a good actor. I probably seen all hes movies. But hes not on the same tier as them. 1 tier under those actors you named. RIP James G.

[@m.kultra4101]

Been watching this guy his entire career. A great American actor.

[@domlongjohnson]

When he called Vito a parade float. That Emmy was well deserved. I crack up till this day from that scene

[@freecheese4143]

You know someone plays a role perfectly when their real person you see is so foreign.

[@EscapistBliss]

I think I know what you mean. Jon Bernthal is an actor I used to watch a lot and I came to realise he was the same in everything, and somewhat the same in interviews... Imperioli seems different.

[@javierperalta7648]

then you have people like Tony sirico who are literally playing themselves

[@HughJazzTTs]

@@EscapistBliss Jon Bernthal is easily one of my fav actors

[@dahhmlife]

​@@EscapistBlissBernthal is really a dork with a high pitched voice. He'a nothing like the characters he plays.

[@owenfreed700]

To this day the sopranos is the greatest show of all time . That cast with those writers was a sight to behold. Never to be duplicated.

[@brownpunk1794]

Damn right..immortal tv series

[@elliottdiaz1687]

What about the movie?

[@harrymontgomery5268]

Overall Breaking Bad was a better show

[@brownpunk1794]

@@harrymontgomery5268 oh hell naw

[@RaviSingh-be3mx]

@@harrymontgomery5268 not a chance

[@chreed5837]

Him throwing the emmy in the trash is such a Christopher thing to do lol

[@daysofapril2667]

I lived for the Christopher-Adrianna storylines. I was so devastated when Adrianna was killed … I always wanted them to find a happily ever after but it just wasn’t in the cards for them. This was the first show I ever watched with emotional investment … it was just amazing.

[@erickafergus6975]

Actually I was glad when she was killed. Too whiny!!!!

[@amanita1964]

Rewatching it after a few years. A never ending love story for me. And yes, Adriana...just superb and amazing.

[@SonnyGTA]

His character was a scumbag to her. She deserved way better than him. It ultimately got her killed.

[@evonne315]

They were my favorite couple too. The ending was fitting though. It's realistic to how everything one day can just be undone, and the love of your life is now your enemy. Even if you still love them.

[@recepuraz469]

okey calm down

[@sajid1979]

I’ve just been watching Sopranos lately, 1st time. Hard to believe been like over 10 years. The series is one of the best I’ve seen. 👏 👏 Michael has worked with some of Hollywood LEGENDS. 👏 .

[@td4341]

That moment he described throwing his Emmy in the bin sounded like something straight out of Christopher's playbook

[@cbotten106]

The wife goaded him into it.

[@brayand5392]

Michael is a true artist very underrated and very under appreciated

[@dub_dub1504]

Normally I tend to disagree when someone says what you've said. But I think you're spot on.

[@SonnyGTA]

@Brett Watts these dopes throw around underrated for everything and everyone. Soooo painfully dumb.

[@Non-Serviam300]

“Czechoslovakian - That’s a type of Polack, right?” - I’ve never been able to get that great line out of my head. At random moments that line will still run through my head 20 years after seeing that scene and give me a big laugh. Michael made that scene fucking hilarious.

[@abouttime5000]

we fail to give credit to the writer because the actor delivers the line.

[@jackxiao9702]

@@abouttime5000 Seeing how poorly the Many Saints of Newark was written, it feels even writing is lightning in a bottle. A good writer in the right frame of mind and time in his life, supported by other writers is not something you can replicate easily I don't think.

[@IbrarH-sn3oy]

Email

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

Always looked forward to any scene involving Michael. You knew it would be amazing. Growing up during those times, everything was so on point and accurate

[@reglagirl5802]

I love the intimacy of this interview we feel like he’s talking right directly to us and including the details that we really do want to hear

[@richbardon8936]

Hands down, Michael's role as Chrissy was truly essential in The Sopranos

[@justinhopper5941]

As far as male modelling goes he’d be a success, but doesn’t want to be around those fuckin’ people

[@mrmaxxx94]

I go back with Michael when he had a part on the classic film lean on me, and followed his career in various films,etc.. very talented and a well rounded actor, respect

[@milesmayhem5440]

Thank you for your service.

[@rhollowaybusiness]

Girl 6

[@harrymills2770]

The original Bad Boys, with Sean Penn. He played the little geek who put bombs in boom boxes.

[@dannyh5937]

I love Michael so much. He's a great actor and after watching Talking Sopranos on KZbin Michael opens up and talks about himself. Michael Imperioli is a true professional. He loves the craft of acting and is so serious about doing everything as perfectly as possible. You can tell he's watched tons of movies to perfect his craft. He's a true class act.

[@sausage_and_peppers]

How can you "love" a stranger? Jesus get a life.

[@dub_dub1504]

@@sausage_and_peppers as**ole.

[@bondfool]

And he’s so chill!

[@CircuitRider]

@@sausage_and_peppers i love you

[@Ciielo360]

@@sausage_and_peppers how can you love a stranger ? Estas Loco o tonto? How could you say such a thing man? When that's how the f*** music industry Works they don't know these people but you love their music? ManTonto? Don't ne like that st the end of the day were curious humans willing to engage with strangers at timea

[@Pkeenan1983]

Just found out that me and my son meeting Michael in Central Park sparked the reason for the podcast and then book. Amazing

[@kmac5849]

The sopranos is a true work of art, as each time I have watched it I see another detail that I missed previously

[@drewjenkins2318]

"Actors can be really really desperate. They'll just do anything" - *Michael Imperioli - Godfather of Truth*

[@jameskim6627]

hits way too close to home ahaha the truth

[@Planktonn-p5j]

Just ask Perry caravelo

[@DrBigFMC]

I've clearly been watching far too much Talking Sopranos as I've heard all these anecdotes before lol.

[@ifubuildit]

Ya, but I'll listen to them again lol

[@dub_dub1504]

Same here. But never get tired of hearing the stories.

[@tanyah6184]

Same lol

[@listentothenightfilms]

Yeah, but there's no Steve to interrupt every two seconds.

[@hornylorney8150]

How can you bear Steve? He ruined it for me

[@ABC-yt1nq]

He is a really thoughtful student of the art of acting. He knows an enormous amount about the craft.

[@BarkyMctreeface]

I felt a genuine sense of loss seeing Christopher in the casket.

[@kamekazi101]

spoiler

[@ihateallthethings2683]

@@kamekazi101the show is decades old stfu

[@Thomas-yh5ds]

Being a 40 year old living in the UK, the sopranos wasn’t really as big as it was over there. Before KZbin and Wifi streaming this show is the OG of shows. I’ve just bought and watched the entire box set on DVD. I wanted a hard copy and I’m so glad I bought it. The sopranos is an amazing show, it’s crazy how old the first episode is. The show still feels “new” apart from the phones and the cars you wouldn’t know how long ago it was filmed. Took me 2 weeks to watch 7 years of content. Micheal, James, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job.

[@mattheweastel129]

This guy is a great story teller, I love the insights he gives into the sopranos

[@RBYW1234]

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[@gredlocks]

He looks like a young guy playing an old guy for Halloween

[@jabrondestoroyah]

It's because his image as young Chrissy is burned into our brains. He aged a lot during the last 2 seasons, which worked perfectly given what his character went through.

[@tonylani2015]

Awesome interview Michael! I TOO auditioned for Godfather III! I recorded a version of Cavallaria Rusticana after listening to Placido Domingo. as they requested. A couple of days before the audition, Mrs. Coppola (Francis' mother) left a voicemail on my answering machine to help me with the audition. I thought it was a friend pulling a prank. I called her back and she mistakened me for an operatic singer at UCLA. After she realized her mistake, I wouldn't let her off the phone until I picked her brain for any tips to audition successfully. She told me "My son doesn't let me get involved with any of his casting". LOL!

[@williampowell3378]

Great story

[@ChancellorM1YT]

protect this man at all costs

[@nickdavinci2196]

Bought my first Lexus because of Christopher. Michael is an amazing amazing actor. Love randomly watching his interviews. Need to checkout his podcast

[@stevedunne9186]

Man, his intervention scene with all the crew was fucking amazing.

[@yashsaraswat6822]

Watch it Chrissy 🤟

[@oliviav.3565]

That scene predicted Gandolfini's death

[@drewfleming5584]

Funniest scene I've seen

[@coolinism]

@@oliviav.3565 I often wonder although scripted if that line haunts him ? I sincerely hope not

[@oliviawarren4177]

Your hair was in the toilet water. Disgusting.

[@keonikaauwauole2268]

You were one of the big players on the Sopranos..To me best actor on the set hands down.. Congratulations on all your success...🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

I'm sure you wanted to say: Enjoy your success!:))

[@danielfitzpatrick3849]

My favourite actor.. never seen someone play a junkie so well..." I did'ent"

[@ianmangham4570]

😂

[@diviningrod2671]

"Where's my arc...?"

[@patrickmeechan2662]

Hahaha. He nailed it hahaha

[@trustmetrusty3169]

Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Basketball Diaries” is spot on. Oh and John C Riley in “Walk Hard, The Dewey Cox Story” is a hilarious portrayal of an actor doing their job insufficiently .

[@svonkie]

Michael is so chill - a multi-talented guy, well spoken, insightful. He was key to the success of The Sopranos.

[@bodombeastmode]

My favorite character on the Sopranos by far

[@patriciahall2223]

I love Michael Imperioli what an Incredible Actor , my Favourite character in the Soprano's is Christopher he could make anything happen anything ......and he did .....God Bless

[@jordanweller7485]

Michael is awesome! I could listen to him talk for hours. Imagine how good the podcast would be if Steve wasn't constantly interrupting him...

[@gregthegroove]

Man….I thought I was the only one who thought this exact same thing. Love the podcast and I love Steve but he’s a typical loud mouthed NYer who doesn’t know how to hang back and let Michael guide the show. He’s more experienced and has a much more calming voice that should be number one narrator on the podcast with Steve throwing in his piece about mob life experiences etc…Not that Bacala is not good etc. I love him, but he interrupts wayyyyy too much

[@dub_dub1504]

Watching Talking Sopranos opened my eyes to the intelligence of Michael.

[@sausage_and_peppers]

LoL

[@schmuck3787]

I hated Christopher so much in the Sopranos that I subconsciously expected to hate Michael lolll, that's how good of an actor he is (or how guillable I am). Anyway I was pleasantly surprised that he's a thoughtful generous funny! vegan buddhist....now Schrippa is another matter loll

[@djsteves554]

@@schmuck3787 why would you hate Christopher?!

[@mrchrisadams43]

I worked on film sets for many years and in my experience there are two types of actors: 1) super geniuses that can do anything 2) weird man boys that really like to play pretend with toys

[@callen7258]

@@schmuck3787 whats the deal with schripp

[@agentsmith2378]

Such a great actor smashed it as Chris and i loved him in Sweet Nothing.

[@stevearcher3978]

He's a great actor. Extremely underrated. Watch him in The Lovely Bones. He played Christopher perfectly. I can't wait to see what's in for him in the future.....

[@coolinism]

The lovely bones is a great very sad film and he was his usual greatness in it 👍

[@bigpun7916]

The woman who wrote that book lied and had an innocent man convicted of a rape he never committed , he served 16 yrs for it , look it up.

[@jennifer60515]

@@bigpun7916 Did she lie or did she incorrectly identify him in a police lineup? I’m asking because that is a huge difference. I have absolutely no respect for eyewitness testimony, especially by a person who is traumatized after having been raped. If that is the evidence being relied upon in a case, in my opinion juries should dismiss it. It has been proven to be extremely unreliable.

[@bigpun7916]

@@jennifer60515 she admitted to making the whole thing up !!! There is a video about it on KZbin . She should serve 16 yrs like the innocent black man did !

[@SonnyGTA]

He’s so underrated that he’s known globally and won an award. Soooo underrated. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jordanwillrog]

He’s so down to earth . No ego in sight

[@richlee509]

Because of his buddha learnings. When conscience increases, ego decreases.

[@Trash2000s]

I mean he’s just answering questions for 7 minutes of edited footage. You don’t have any idea who someone is from an edited interview.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

Michael Imperioli is one one actor I truly enjoy watching. His characters can be funny, interesting and irritating. He's definitely not a one trick pony.

[@Stuart267]

Chris & Paulie 2 of the best characters not only on the show but all of TV. There will NEVER be a show that will be as iconic as The Sopranos

[@recepuraz469]

okey do not get excited

[@Stuart267]

@@recepuraz469 *Who fucklng asked you Troll?*

[@commanderFox0411]

@@recepuraz469 Let the man be excited

[@arthurjames1129]

One of my favorite actors, I wish he did more movies .

[@TheLikesofMeh]

What a great guy . Love you Mike! Talking Sopranos is so good . The banter between him and Steve is priceless.

[@cathyskywalker77]

Even in the book I cracked up a few times 😂

[@Customk123]

At least James didn’t squeeze his nose after crashing the car

[@alkoenig85]

One of my first professional gigs, they wanted an actor who could play the guitar. During the audition they asked if I could play the banjo. I said yes, though I didn't, and got the part. I had to learn to play the banjo to an acceptable level in two weeks before the read-through. An actor will do anything to get the part.

[@YoYo_Ma]

Do you still play?

[@ruebenaguilera771]

Good for you!!

[@OrielThomson]

The show was over when Tony killed Christopher. Tony died in that moment too. It broke my heart

[@AlejandroRamos-kn5cd]

Such a great screen play “summer of Sam” I have always been jealous of that film.

[@wullb7930]

Imperioli is an incredible actor, a great author and just seems like a lovely guy. More power to him

[@RosettisRevenge]

He helped write Summer of Sam! This guy knows what's up!!

[@tylerdurden69420]

It's weird how Michael Imperioli still looks exactly the same as he did back in the Sopranos days, except his hair has now greyed. Guy sure takes care of himself.

[@alexanderm3504]

Just needs to dye his hair black and shave his beard and BOOM HES MADE RIGHT THERE BACK TO HIS 30S Lol

[@greggae2735]

Interesting how people perceive things, I was actually thinking “wow, he looks a walking ad to avoid cigarettes and alcohol.”

[@paisan8766]

He’s a Buddhist vegetarian who gave up smoking & drinking

[@greggae2735]

@@paisan8766 Unfortunately that horse has already sailed

[@paisan8766]

@@greggae2735 you’re gonna cause dysentery in the ranks

[@diegowushu]

He was really good in White Lotus S2. Great actor.

[@dgcmusi]

My favorite on the Sopranos….what a great series…I still will watch an episode from time to time..

[@davidpolvani5308]

Christopher was an influential part of Tony soprano that made the show successful 👍👍👍

[@cloudbloom]

Michael is a champion and a dreamer

[@chihuahuaman7025]

This man is an excellent actor. I haven’t seen him in much besides sopranos but I loved his character and I was completely floored when the wrote him off.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Check him out in The Basketball Diaries.

[@imanoldurango8213]

I had no idea he played the kid in the bar who was killed in goodfellas by joe Pesci!

[@johncoan]

Fabulous actor, and he comes across as a total dude in that short clip. Lots of love and respect for the man.

[@Prousto]

He’s aged into a really distinguished and interesting actor and author. Still doing great work.

[@jonoessex]

He was great in the Sopranos and seems like a nice guy.

[@Wabbajock_Dugatti]

God it's so weird seeing him so old

[@charger19691]

Michael, your one hell of an actor. You scared the hell out of me sometimes playing Christopher Moltasanti on The Sopranos, sometimes made me laugh & sometimes I just wanted to give you a hug. Great stuff!

[@maxflight777]

Well said ! He wasn’t the only violent man… but he was the one who scared me most too….

[@charger19691]

@@maxflight777 , absolutely. Very complex character. The thing that shook me the most about this character was his ability to kill in almost a blink of an eye. Make no mistake, Christopher was a real gangster, despite at times his almost boyish personality.

[@PerfectoKiss]

To be so relaxed on set of Goodfellas at such a young age says a lot about his confidence.

[@canbost]

Amazing actor and personality. A true artist. We need to see him more on the screen.

[@recepuraz469]

Ok watch again sopranos if you want to see him more

[@canbost]

@@recepuraz469 Kaç defa izleyeceğiz daha amk

[@HeyDadOutdoors]

im glad to see michael getting the recognition he deserves

[@novacan3103]

he is the spirit of Sopranos

[@kawamikazecheant]

Listening to him speaking so calmly is very soothing

[@asmrvidsaccount]

No disrespect to the man but seeing him looking so much older shocked the hell out of me. Can’t believe that much time has passed

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

I loved the movie 'Cleaver' that's my favorite movie of all time

[@brianjoyce9040]

Michael does fine acting at every turn I’ve seen.

[@dawn906]

" She must have crawled under there for warmth "

[@dannyh5937]

I diiident

[@HaleysComet81]

🤣

[@drewfleming5584]

Little Cossette

[@deansley174]

🤣

[@jimmyblues59m76]

Michael is one of the finest actors of his generation. You never get the sense he's acting. He just becomes the character he is playing. The sign of a truly great actor.

[@SonnyGTA]

Well. He plays one character. So he’s just himself. Like Owen Wilson. Not too difficult.

[@FenjaFemkeVeit]

Christopher is my favorite character! Great story and acting!

[@HaleysComet81]

An even bigger fan of yours, Michael, after the Talking Sopranos Pod. Steve would be unbearable without you.

[@samanthab1923]

Thank you! It's even tough for me now. Why doesn't anyone tell him? Insufferable.

[@HaleysComet81]

@@samanthab1923 I think it's part of the shtick.

[@dub_dub1504]

@@HaleysComet81 of course it is. Like Abbott and Costelloe or any other good duo. One's the straight character the other is the goof. Works really well too IMHO.

[@uriah9559]

😆

[@HaleysComet81]

@@dub_dub1504 perhaps. I think they play up the "we hate the podcast" thing, and they're certainly very different guys, but Schrippa seems like an absolute douche who reads his own press clippings.

[@ericsarchive7718]

As someone who was shot by a psycho mobster and then shot a bakery boy in the foot, he seems like a really down to earth type of guy.

[@shimon1166]

About 15 years ago, I was walking home from a night of partying in NYC, up Madison Avenue in the East 60's. I turned a corner to the right, and bumped right into someone turning the corner of the building to the left. It was Michael Imperioli. We both said, "hey Sorry" and moved on.. It hapepned so quick.

[@Kearyjb]

Thats how I met Ellen.

[@melissaphillips3088]

This man is a true actor through and through.He is so smart and knows his craft well. Michael you are one of the best👏🏻

[@iasknoonewithkevin]

Casual and fun. Thanks for the upload!

[@TheIronCurtaiin]

Christopher 100% was the 2nd main character behind tony. He did such an amazing job with this show. How great of a show it was!! RIP Paulie and Tony!!!!

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Dude is a real as Hollywood gets. No surgeries, botox or face fillers , not even dying his hair.

[@mickmarsbar81]

Definitely had Botox in his forehead and around his eyes. Sorry for the spoiler!

[@billyb4790]

@@mickmarsbar81 why would someone do that and then cop the "old man" look? lmao

[@StevelyBruckShut]

​@@billyb4790 and he's only 55. He's very grey but it's not unreasonable for a 55 year old to not be covered in wrinkles