While earning a B.A. in theater arts from SUNY New Paltz, Badalucco performed in more than 20 plays with the New Paltz Repertory Company. His New York stage credits include "Waiting for the Dough," "The Tooth of Crime," "Of Mice and Men," "Steel on Steel" and "The Love of Don Perlimplin For Belisa in His Garden."

His first speaking part in a feature film was in "Raging Bull," which led to additional roles in such movies as "Broadway Danny Rose," "Miller's Crossing," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Jungle Fever," "The Professional," "Mac," "The Search for One-Eye Jimmy" and "One Fine Day." This past summer Badalucco filmed "You've Got Mail," with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

On television, Badalucco has been seen in guest-starring roles on the series, "Law & Order," "South Beach" and "Central Park West."

He and his wife, Brenda, make their home in New York City. Michael Badalucco is known as a raconteur, often entertaining his friends and colleagues with his myriad stories.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY
BIRTHDATE: Dec. 20

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