Michael Badalucco is an American actor. He made his screen debut in the film Raging Bull (1980) and subsequently appeared in many films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Miller's Crossing (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), Mac (1992), Léon: The Professional (1994), Summer of Sam (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023). His breakthrough role came as attorney Jimmy Berlutti in the television series The Practice (1997–2004), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999.
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. 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.
Date of Birth | 20th December 1954 |
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Age | 69 Years |
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Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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Country | United States of America |
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Current City | Brooklyn |
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Birth Place | Brooklyn |
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Nationality | United States of America |
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Citizenship | United States of America |
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Language | English |
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Reference | IMDB |
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Education |
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State University of New York, State University of New York at New Paltz, Xaverian High School |
Occupation | television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, film producer |
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Awards |
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- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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