Actor Steve Schirripa first worked as a Riviera entertainment director in Las Vegas before officially pursuing a career in acting. He appeared as an extra in Martin Scorsese's film Casino and since then, has appeared in over 50 films and TV shows.
In 2000, Schirripa was cast as Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri on the HBO series The Sopranos, which he became a part of until 2007. Following the conclusion of the mob drama, he lingered on the small screen thanks to guest roles on Brothers, Ugly Betty, The Replacements, Stargate Atlantis, and Star Trek: Enterprise. At present, he stars as Leo Boykewich on The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York
-He has written a series of books: A Goomba's Guide to Life, The Goomba's Book of Love, and The Goomba Diet.
-He has two kids with his wife, Laura Schirripa.
2008: Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The Sopranos
2004: New York International Independent Film & Video Festival - Short Film Award - Best Supporting Actor for What Are the Odds
2011: Kill the Irishman - Mike Frato
2010: Open Season 3 - Roberto
2010: Hereafter - Cooking Teacher 'Carlo'
2008-present: The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV series) - Leo Boykewich
2009: Brothers (TV series) - Louie
2009: Jordon Saffron: Taste This! - Louie
2009: Face the Ace (TV series)
2009: My Fake Fiance (TV movie) - The Monkey
2009: Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV series) - Terry's Partner
2009: Ugly Betty (TV series) - Frankie Burrata
2009: The Hungry Ghosts - Frank
2009: Circledrawers (TV movie) - Human Protector
2009: Stargate: Atlantis (TV series) - Poker Player #2
2008: The Replacements (TV series)
2008: A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (TV movie) - Mobster
2008: Open Season 2 - Roberto (voice)
2007: The Podge and Rodge Show (TV series)
2000-2007: The Sopranos (TV series) - Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
2005: Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits - Tony
2005: Must Love Dogs - Vinnie
2005: Justice League (TV series) - Cecil
2005: Duane Hopwood - Steve
2004: Joey (TV series) - The Pit Boss
2004: Enterprise (TV series) - Carmine
2004: What Are the Odds (short) - Tony
2004: Law & Order (TV series) - Frederico Libretti
2003: Stuey - Anthony
2003: Ed (TV series) - Sandy Buckman
2003: My Wife and Kids (TV series) - Insurance Salesman
2003: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series) - Paulie Obregano
2003: George Lopez (TV series) - Tommy Durango
2003: Columbo (TV series) - Freddie
2002: Monday Night Mayhem (TV movie) - Sal
2001: Black Scorpion (TV series) - Collector #1
2001: Joe Dirt - Hood
2001: Alex in Wonder - Steve
2001: See Spot Run - Arliss
2000: Big Sound (TV series) - Russell
2000: Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (TV movie) - Male Cop
2000: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas - Croupier
2000: Battery Park (TV series) - Anthony
1999: Play It to the Bone - Party Guest
1999: Angel (TV series) - Benny
1999: Pensacola: Wings of Gold (TV series) - Tony
1999: The Debtors - The Crapsman
1999: The Runner - Host
1999: Detroit Rock City - Beefy Jerk #2
1999: Speedway Junky - Security Guard
1999: The King of Queens (TV series) - Maitre'd
1998: Welcome to Hollywood - Entertainment Director Riviera Hotel
1998: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Goon
1998: Chicago Hope (TV series) - Security Officer
1998: Denial - Best Man
1997: Highway to Vegas - Bodyguard #1
1995: Casino - Man in Bar