Michael Rispoli Michael Rispoli Michael Rispoli is an American character actor. He was in the cast of the HBO television series "The Sopranos" as Jackie Aprile, Sr. Rispoli reunited with "Sopranos" co-star James Gandolfini in the 2009 thriller "The Taking of Pelham 123". Rispoli was a contender for the role of Tony Soprano that ultimately went to Gandolfini. Rispoli, a second-generation Italian American, was raised in Tappan, New York, one of eight children, and attended Tappan Zee High School, where he played football. He majored in theater at State University of New York at Plattsburgh and graduated in 1982. The feature film
Army of One (The Sopranos) Army of One (The Sopranos) "Army of One" is the 39th episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the finale of the show's third season. It was written by David Chase and Lawrence Konner, and directed by John Patterson, and originally aired on May 20, 2001. Jackie Jr. is forced into hiding at a Boonton housing project after his failed robbery at Eugene's poker game. Jackie calls Tony and pleads for help. Tony refuses and tells him to stay where he is and talk to Ralphie, who will make the final call on what will happen. Tony pressures