Michael Badalucco (born December 20, 1954) is an American actor most famous for his role as lawyer Jimmy Berluti on the ABC legal drama The Practice. He won the 1999 Emmy for Best Supporting Actor for his role on the aforementioned show.
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] His brother is Joseph Badalucco Jr., whose most notable role was Jimmy Altieri in the show The Sopranos.
He attended Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, NY, graduating in 1972. He was the guest speaker at the 2005 commencement. He later attended SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, NY
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- Finding Hope Now (2010) Roger Minassian
- In My Sleep (2009) Derek
- The Deported (2009) Store Patron
- Nowhere to Hide (2009) Paulo Farina
- Monk (1 episode, 2008) Owen McCloskey
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1 episode, 2008) Tom Galli
- Bones (1 episode, 2008) Scott Starret
- Joulutarina (2007) (voice) Emil
- Justice (1 episode, 2006) Frank Larusa
- Broken Circle (2006) Mitchell Stevens
- Pizza My Heart (2005) Lou Prestolani
- Bewitched (2005) Joey Props
- Joan of Arcadia (1 episode, 2005) Father Payne
- Gourmet Club (2004) (TV) Chef Orsino Mangiacavallo
- The Practice (166 episodes, 1997-2004) Jimmy Berlutti
- 2BPerfectlyHonest (2004) Eugene
- Naked Movie (2002) Joe Head
- 13 Moons (2002) Producer
- Gideon's Crossing (1 episode, 2001) Jimmy Berlutti
- Boston Public (1 episode, 2001) Jimmy Berlutti
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Frank
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) George Nelson
- It's a Shame About Ray (2000) Mr. Seinfeld
- Ally McBeal (1 episode, 1999) Ally's Date and Jimmy Berlutti
- Summer of Sam (1999) Son of Sam
- You've Got Mail (1998) Charlie
- Lesser Prophets (1997) Charlie
- The Deli (1997) Eric The Soda Man
- Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing (1997)(TV) State trooper
- Commandments (1997) Detective
- Love Walked In (1997) Eddie Bianco
- One Fine Day (1996) Lt. Bonomo
- Basquiat (1996) Counterman at Deli
- Paulie (1996) Role Unknown
- Two If by Sea (1996) Quinn
- New York News (1 episode, 1995) Street Vendor
- Central Park West (1 episode, 1995) Salesman
- Clockers (1995) Cop #1
- Blue in the Face (1995) Statistician
- Dearly Beloved (1995) Mr. Richards
- The Sunshine Boys (1995) (TV) Role Unknown
- Mixed Nuts (1994) AAA Driver
- The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994) Joe Head
- Léon (1994) Mathilda's Father
- Men Lie (1994) Role Unknown
- The Saint of Fort Washington (1993) Bridge Cop #2
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993) New York Taxi Dispatcher
- Law & Order (TV series) (1 episode, 1993) David Zifrin
- Night and the City (1992) Elaine's Bartender
- Mac (1992) Vico Vitelli
- Juice (1992) Detective Kelly
- Jungle Fever (1991) Frankie Botz
- Switch (1991) Hard Hat
- The Hard Way (1991) Pizza Man
- Miller's Crossing (1990) Caspar's Driver
- Men of Respect (1990) Sal
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Guy from Brooklyn
- Broadway Danny Rose (1984) Money Ripper
- Raging Bull (1980) Soda fountain clerk
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