Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco (born December 20, 1954) is an American actor. He made his screen debut in the film Raging Bull 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.

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. 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.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1980 Raging Bull Soda Fountain Clerk 1984 Broadway Danny Rose Money Ripper 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan Guy From Brooklyn 1990 Men of Respect Sal Miller's Crossing Sal, Caspar's Driver 1991 The Hard Way Pizza Man Switch Hard Hat Jungle Fever Frankie Botz 1992 Juice Detective Kelly Mac Vic Vitelli Night and the City Elaine's Bartender 1993 Sleepless in Seattle New York Taxi Driver The Saint of Fort Washington Bridge Cop #2 1994 Men Lie Unknown Léon: The Professional Mathilda's Father The Search for One-eye Jimmy Joe Head Mixed Nuts AAA Driver 1995 The Sunshine Boys Sound Man Television movie Dearly Beloved Mr. Richards Blue in the Face Statistician Clockers Cop #1 1996 Two If by Sea Quinn Paulie Paulie Short film Basquiat Counterman At Deli One Fine Day Lieutenant Bonomo 1997 Love Walked In Eddie Bianco Commandments Detective Path to Paradise State Trooper Television movie The Deli Eric, The Soda Man Lesser Prophets Charlie 1998 You've Got Mail Charlie 1999 Summer of Sam Son of Sam 2000 It's a Shame About Ray Mr. Seinfeld O Brother, Where Art Thou? George "Baby Face" Nelson 2001 The Man Who Wasn't There Frank 2002 13 Moons Producer Naked Movie Joe Head 2004 2BPerfectlyHonest Eugene Gourmet Club Chef Orsino Mangiacavallo Television movie 2005 Bewitched Joey 'Props' Pizza My Heart Lou Prestolani Television movie 2006 Broken Circle Mitchell Stevens 2007 Joulutarina Emil 2009 Nowhere to Hide Paulo Farina The Deported Store Patron In My Sleep Derek 2010 Finding Hope Now Roger Minassian 2013 Fading Gigolo Burly Driver 2014 Zarra's Law Arthur Pascano 2015 Dancer and the Dame Harrier 2016 Rules Don't Apply Solly, The Barber 2019 The Jesus Rolls Security Guard 2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Bad Bernie Voice

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 Law & Order David Zifrin Episode: "Jurisdiction" 1995 Central Park West Salesman Episode: "The Best, False Friend" New York News Street Vendor Episode: "Forgotten" 1997–2004 The Practice Jimmy Berlutti 166 episodes 1999 Ally McBeal Jimmy Berlutti Episode: "I Know Him By Heart" 2001 Boston Public Jimmy Berlutti Episode: "Chapter Thirteen" Gideon's Crossing Jimmy Berlutti Episode: "Flashpoint" 2005 Joan of Arcadia Father Payne Episode: "Common Thread" 2006 Justice Frank LaRusa Episode: "Addicts" 2008–14 Bones Scott Starret 2 episodes 2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Tom Galli Episode: "Babes" Monk Owen McCloskey Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Miracle" 2010 Cold Case Don Bardwill Episode: "Bombers" In Plain Sight Benny Cusato Episode: "Death Becomes Her" Private Practice Nick Episode: "What Happens Next" The Young and the Restless Mark Hogan 8 episodes Boardwalk Empire Harry Prince 2 episodes 2011 The Confession Arty 2 episodes Chaos Fred Farmer 3 episodes 2014 Lilyhammer Joey Salmone 2 episodes 2015 Blue Bloods Ronnie Russo Episode: "Cursed" 2020, 2022 Never Have I Ever Howard Gross 4 episodes 2024 Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bad Bernie Voice; 2 episodes

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