Michael Imperioli

Anthony Anderson, left, and Michael Imperioli attend the premiere of "My Baby's Daddy" in Hollywood on Jan. 8, 2004. In addition to Imperioli's role on "The Sopranos," he has also appeared on "Law & Order" and "NYPD Blue."

Michael Imperioli and wife Victoria arrive at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 19th Annual Induction Dinner in New York on March 15, 2004. Imperioli has two children with Victoria, as well as one stepdaughter.

Michael Imperioli, winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "The Sopranos," poses with his Emmy during the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, 2004. In addition to playing Christopher Moltisanti on the show, he has also written scripts for a number of episodes.

Michael Imperioli spends time with his son while they attend a taping of "The Sopranos" in New York on May 19, 2005. Imperioli also had a role in the film "Goodfellas," where he gets shot in the foot by Joe Pesci's character. On an episode of "The Sopranos," Imperioli shoots another character in the foot -- a tribute to his earlier mobster role.

Michael Imperioli, left, and James Gandolfini appear at the Cingular Wireless 'Cingular Video' launch and HBO's content partnership announcement in New York on Dec. 15, 2005. Imperioli stars with Gandolfini on the HBO drama "The Sopranos."

Left to right, Robert Iler, Steven R. Schirripa, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Imperioli, Edie Falco and James Gandolfini arrive at the HBO season premiere of "The Sopranos" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on March 7, 2006. Imperioli co-wrote and co-produced the film "Summer Of Sam," and has written a number of episodes of "The Sopranos." His character on the HBO series is also an aspiring screenwriter.

Michael Imperioli attends the opening night of "Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad and Beautiful" in New York on April 5, 2006. Imperioli is no stranger to the theater -- he is the artistic director of an off-Broadway theater in New York.

Michael Imperioli attends the Kids For Kids Benefit For the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in New York on May 20, 2006. In July 2006, Imperioli received his fourth Emmy nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his work on "The Sopranos."