Summary
Michael Ernest Sorvino (born November 21, 1977) is an American actor and producer.[1] He is best known as the voice of Tommy Angelo, the protagonist in Mafia. His other acting roles include parts in Summer of Sam, The Trouble with Cali, and Once Upon a Time in Queens. He is the son of actor Paul Sorvino and Lorraine Ruth Davis and the brother of actress Mira Sorvino.[2]
Michael Sorvino | |
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| Born | Michael Ernest Sorvino November 21, 1977 Tenafly, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Mike Sorvino |
| Education | Rutgers University |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Relatives | Mira Sorvino (sister), Amanda (sister) |
Career edit
Sorvino was born in Tenafly, New Jersey to actor Paul Sorvino and graduated from Tenafly High School in 1996.[3][4] He went on to graduate from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in Theater in May 2001.[5][6] Sorvino first started acting in 1993 with a part in the film Amongst Friends. He had a recurring role in 2005 on the television series Human Trafficking. He also voiced the lead character Tommy Angelo in the game Mafia.[7][8][9]
Sorvino also produced the 2016 comedy drama film Almost Paris, which was directed by Domenica Cameron-Scorsese.[1]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Amongst Friends | Kid in Fight | |
| 1995 | Sweet Nothing | Waiting Customer | |
| 1999 | Summer of Sam | Bowler at Diner | |
| 2001 | Perfume | Mario Mancini | |
| 2003 | Gods and Generals | Federal Soldier | |
| 2007 | Blind Luck | David | (Short) |
| 2007 | Blur | James | |
| 2010 | Mineville | Robert Laremy | |
| 2010 | In the End | Michael Bennett | (Video short) |
| 2011 | Hunting Season | David[10][11] | |
| 2012 | The Trouble with Cali | Young Guido | |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is | Butler | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Queens | Dr. Shapiro | |
| 2016 | Chasing Gold | Jeff Wagner | |
| 2016 | Almost Paris | Mikey-Mike | |
| 2017 | The Depths | Jimmy / Noir Film Narrator |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Human Trafficking | Mischa | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Hillers | Tommy | Unknown episodes |
| 2016 | You Are Nothing | Ellen's Husband | Unknown episodes |
Video games edit
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Mafia | Tommy Angelo | [12] |
| 2010 | Mafia II | Tommy Angelo | Archival audio[12] |
References edit
- ^ a b "'Almost Paris' producers, Jersey boys both, hope to see tax incentives for films in the future". NJBIZ. April 3, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Full Interview with Paul and Michael Sorvino". Mountain Lake PBS. May 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Michael Sorvino on Set". Chasing News. February 17, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ Beckerman, Jim. "Film by Tenafly actors premieres at Tribeca Film Festival", The Record (Bergen County), April 24, 2016. Accessed January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Michael Sorvino". The Stars Come Home. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Tenafly: Small Town, Big Stars – Part 1". Jersey Wood. June 6, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Full Interview with Paul and Michael Sorvino – PART 2". Mountain Lake PBS. May 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Full Interview with Paul and Michael Sorvino – PART 3". Mountain Lake PBS. May 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Full Interview with Paul and Michael Sorvino – PART 4". Mountain Lake PBS. May 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Michael Sorvino @ LA Film Week 2012". LA Film Week. May 4, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Tom Balsamides-John Bale-Nick Mahoney-Michael Sorvino (Hunting Season) @ LA Film Week 2012". LA Film Week. May 4, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ a b "Michael Sorvino (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved November 18, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
External links edit
- Michael Sorvino at IMDb