Ray Abruzzo
Biography
Ray Abruzzo is an American actor born on August 12, 1954, in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. His acting career includes sixty-eight known credits on television and in film. Among his recognized work, he is known for his roles as Little Carmine Lupertazzi on The Sopranos, Detective Michael McGuire on The Practice from 1998 to 2004, and Tony Giuliano on Night Court from 1989 to 1991. Additional credits associated with his filmography include Talking Sopranos, Jedna noc, and Dr. House.
Career overview
Ray Abruzzo is an American actor born on August 12, 1954, in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. Active in the film and television industry, he has accumulated sixty-eight known acting credits according to industry database records.
Among his recognized television work, Abruzzo is known for playing the role of Little Carmine Lupertazzi on the television series The Sopranos. He also portrayed Detective Michael McGuire on the series The Practice from 1998 through 2004, and appeared as Tony Giuliano on the television series Night Court between 1989 and 1991.
In addition to these television appearances, his filmography includes work associated with projects such as Talking Sopranos, Jedna noc, and Dr. House. Abruzzo maintains a presence in the entertainment industry with a comprehensive background spanning multiple television and film productions.
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Full Filmography
69 titles- A Love Like This (2026) as Joel
- Ugly Cry (2026)
- The Fencer (2025) as Enzo
- Place of Bones (2024) as Lester
- Resonance (2024)
- Sonny Boy (2024) as Frank Caso
- 7000 Miles (2023) as Ray
- My Favorite Girlfriend (2022) as Frank
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Frank Moretti
- Talking Sopranos (2020) as Self
- Elsewhere (2020) as Cuco
- Bad Education (2019) as Howard Gluckin
- Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) as Uncle Carmine
- I Hate Kids (2019) as Walter
- Honey and Clover: A Recipe for Disaster (2019) as Max
- The Rookie (2018) as Forger
- The Night Of (2016) as Eddie
- Rush Hour (2016) as Beau
- Creedmoria (2016) as Ernest Cahill
- Tooken (2015) as Dalmat
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Frank
- Transparent (2014) as Sal
- The Big Fat Stone (2014) as Detective Moreschi
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Michael Augustine
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Goldberg
- After All These Years (2013) as Artie Green
- Somebody Marry Me (2013) as David Rosenberg
- Perception (2012) as Butcher
- Unforgettable (2011) as Shane McCloud
- National Lampoon's Snatched (2011) as Bernie
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Phil
- Castle (2009) as Frank Russo
- The Mentalist (2008) as Bill Mylar
- In Plain Sight (2008) as A.U.S.A. Perillo
- Mad Men (2007) as Jonesy
- Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007) as Bernard Alger
- Shark (2006) as Lennie Rabinov
- Bones (2005) as Ray Porter
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Living with Fran (2005)
- Eyes (2005) as Mark Campbell
- House (2004) as Lorenzo Wibberly
- CSI: NY (2004) as Bob Galanis
- Boston Legal (2004) as John Sciarra
- Listen Up! (2004) as Sal Vedetti
- NCIS (2003) as Rick Azarri
- House of Sand and Fog (2003) as Frank
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Don Bronson
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Gordon Vidal
- The Sopranos (1999) as Little Carmine Lupertazzi
- The Sopranos (1999) as Carmine Lupertazzi Jr.
- The Practice (1997) as Detective Michael McGuire
- Her Last Chance (1996) as Martin Gundarsson
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Paul
- The Nanny (1993) as Chopper Pilot
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mort Slater
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Detective Wolfe
- Step by Step (1991) as Max Thomas
- Law & Order (1990) as Paul Raimondo
- Max Monroe: Loose Cannon (1990) as Detective Nolan Carmichael
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Dr. Angelis
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mario Delano
- L.A. Law (1986) as Anthony Gianelli
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Mike LaRocca
- Night Court (1984) as Tony Giuliano
- Muggable Mary: Street Cop (1982) as Hospital Security Guard
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Waiter
- Dynasty (1981)
- Weinerville
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Abruzzo best known for?
Ray Abruzzo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Favorite Girlfriend (2022), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), Talking Sopranos (2020), Bad Education (2019).
When and where was Ray Abruzzo born?
Ray Abruzzo was born on August 12, 1954 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ray Abruzzo have?
Ray Abruzzo has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Ray Abruzzo's background in cinema and television?
Ray Abruzzo is an American actor born on August 12, 1954, in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. His acting career includes sixty-eight known credits on television and in film. Among his recognized work, he is known for his roles as Little Carmine Lupertazzi on The Sopranos, Detective Michael McGuire on The...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Talking Sopranos (2020) as Self — aged about 65
- The Sopranos (1999) as Little Carmine Lupertazzi — aged about 44
- The Sopranos (1999) as Carmine Lupertazzi Jr. — aged about 44
- House (2004) as Lorenzo Wibberly — aged about 49
- The Rookie (2018) as Forger — aged about 63
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Frank — aged about 59
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