Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco
Born (1954-12-20) December 20, 1954
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1980–present
Spouse(s)
Brenda Heyob (m. 1996)
Relatives Joseph Badalucco Jr. (brother)

Michael Badalucco (born December 20, 1954) is an American actor, best known for his role as lawyer Jimmy Berlutti on the ABC legal drama television series The Practice. In 1999, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for performance in the role. He also starred as Mathilda's father in the 1994 movie Léon: The Professional.

Life and career

Badalucco, an Italian American, was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jean, a homemaker, and Joe Badalucco, a set dresser, movie set carpenter and property person.[1][2] His brother is actor Joseph Badalucco Jr., whose most notable role was Jimmy Altieri in the television series The Sopranos.

He attended Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, graduating in 1972. He was the guest speaker at the 2005 commencement. He later attended SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, New York. Badalucco has been married to Brenda Heyob since 1996.[3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1980Raging BullSoda Fountain Clerk
1984Broadway Danny RoseMoney Ripper
1985Desperately Seeking SusanGuy from Brooklyn
1990Men of RespectSal
Miller's CrossingCaspar's driver
1991The Hard WayPizza Man
SwitchHard Hat
Jungle FeverFrankie Botz
1992JuiceDetective Kelly
MacVic Vitelli
Night and the CityElaine's Bartender
1993Sleepless in SeattleNew York Taxi Driver
The Saint of Fort WashingtonBridge Cop #2
1994Men LieUnknown
Léon: The ProfessionalMathilda's Father
The Search for One-eye JimmyJoe Head
Mixed NutsAAA Driver
1995The Sunshine BoysSound ManTelevision movie
Dearly BelovedMr. Richards
Blue in the FaceStatistician
ClockersCop #1
1996Two If by SeaQuinn
PauliePaulieShort film
BasquiatCounterman at Deli
One Fine DayLt. Bonomo
1997Love Walked InEddie Bianco
CommandmentsDetective
Path to ParadiseState TrooperTelevision movie
The DeliEric the Soda Man
Lesser ProphetsCharlie
1998You've Got MailCharlie
1999Summer of SamSon of Sam
2000It's a Shame About RayMr. Seinfeld
O Brother, Where Art Thou?Baby Face Nelson
2001The Man Who Wasn't ThereFrank
200213 MoonsProducer
Naked MovieJoe Head
20042BPerfectlyHonestEugene
Gourmet ClubChef Orsino MangiacavalloTelevision movie
2005BewitchedJoey Props
Pizza My HeartLou PrestolaniTelevision movie
2006Broken CircleMitchell Stevens
2007JoulutarinaEmil
2009Nowhere to HidePaulo Farina
The DeportedStore Patron
In My SleepDerek
2010Finding Hope NowRoger Minassian
2013Fading GigoloBurly Driver
2014Zarra's LawArthur Pascano
2015Dancer and the DameHarrier
2016Rules Don't ApplySolly the Barber

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993Law & OrderDavid ZifrinEpisode: "Jurisdiction"
1995Central Park WestSalesmanEpisode: "The Best, False Friend"
New York NewsStreet VendorEpisode: "Forgotten"
1997–04The PracticeJimmy Berlutti166 episodes
1999Ally McBealJimmy BerluttiEpisode: "I Know Him By Heart"
2001Boston PublicJimmy BerluttiEpisode: "Chapter Thirteen"
Gideon's CrossingJimmy BerluttiEpisode: "Flashpoint"
2005Joan of ArcadiaFather PayneEpisode: "Common Thread"
2006JusticeFrank LarusaEpisode: "Addicts"
2008–14BonesScott Starret2 episodes
2008Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTom GalliEpisode: "Babes"
MonkOwen McCloskeyEpisode: "Mr. Monk and the Miracle"
2010Cold CaseDon BardwillEpisode: "Bombers"
In Plain SightBenny CusatoEpisode: "Death Becomes Her"
Private PracticeNickEpisode: "What Happens Next"
The Young and the RestlessMark Hogan8 episodes
Boardwalk EmpireHarry Prince2 episodes
2011The ConfessionArty2 episodes
ChaosFred Farmer3 episodes
2014LilyhammerJoey Salmone2 episodes
2015Blue BloodsRonnie RussoEpisode: "Cursed"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
1998 Viewers for Quality Television Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series The Practice Nominated
1999 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Won
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
Viewers for Quality Television Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series Nominated
2000 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
Viewers for Quality Television Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series Nominated
2001 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Michael Badalucco Biography (1954-)". Film Reference.
  2. ↑ "Sat. 5/30 Death Notices". The New York Daily News.
  3. ↑ "Boy of Summer - Michael Badalucco". People. July 26, 1999.
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