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Oct 30, 2022 · CNN — Michael Imperioli sat down with CNN’s Chris Wallace to discuss the iconic actors he met working on the sets of “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos” – and the scene that sent him to the...
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Actor: The Sopranos. Imperioli was born Michael Imperioli in Mt. Vernon, New York on March 26, 1966. His film work began in the late 1980s. An early part that brought him recognition was in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990), as Spider, a local kid who works for the gangsters and has a run-in with a psychopathic mob soldier played by Joe Pesci.
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In the early part of his career, he played the role of Spider in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990). He went on to play many supporting roles in films such as Jungle Fever (1991), Bad Boys (1995), The Basketball Diaries (1995), Shark Tale (2004), The Lovely Bones (2009), and One Night in Miami (2020).
Feb 21, 2021 · Spider, played by Michael Imperioli, was a real person who was killed by Tommy DeSimone (Joe Pesci) in a card game. Learn how the movie portrayed his death and what happened to his body after he was buried in a cellar.
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Nov 8, 2020 · 3 min read. On the 30th anniversary of the release of Goodfellas (1990), it’s a great time to match the historical record with the events depicted in the classic Martin Scorsese film. And for...
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Showing all 5 items. Jump to: Photos (4) Quotes (1) Photos. Quotes. Spider : [hesitating] Why don't you go fuck yourself, Tommy? Jimmy Conway : [stunned silence] Whoa! Can't believe what I just heard. Hey Spider, here. This is for you. [tosses money on the table] Jimmy Conway : Attaboy! I got respect for this kid. He's got a lot of fucking balls.