Imperioli was born James 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 . He is married and has two children and one stepdaughter.
Has two children, Vadim , and David with wife Victoria, and a stepdaughter, Isabella.
Played Spider who gets shot in the foot in Goodfellas and he plays a mobster named Christopher in "The Sopranos" who shoots someone in the foot as an inside tribute to his earlier role.
Grew up in Mount Vernon, New York.
Has a brother, John, who attended Mount Vernon High School.
Italian-American
Graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York
Although he often portrays violent Mafia characters, and has appeared in other violent movies and TV shows, he claims to despise on-screen violence.
Was engaged to Lili Taylor.
Studied acting at New York Citys Stella Adler Conservatory.
Played characters named "Jo Jo" in two films released in 1995 - Clockers and Bad Boys .
Friends with Steve Schirripa.
