Steve Schirripa also known as Steve Schirripa is a celebrated American actor, comedian, producer, author, and voice artist known for his iconic role as Bobby Baccalieri on the HBO series The Sopranos and as Detective Anthony Abetemarco on the long-running CBS series Blue Bloods.
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| Real Name: | Steven Ralph Schirripa |
| Stage Name: | Steve Schirripa |
| Born: | September 3, 1957 (age 69 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Italian-Jewish American |
| Height: | 188 cm |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Ralph Schirripa and Lorraine Schirripa |
| Siblings: | four |
| Spouse: | Laura Lemos |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Bria Schirripa and Ciara Schirripa |
| Occupation: | Actor, Comedian, Producer, Author, Voice Artist |
| Net Worth: | $5 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Steve Schirripa was born on September 3, 1957, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City to parents Ralph Schirripa and Lorraine Schirripa.
He grew up in a low-income working-class household with four siblings and experienced a mixed Italian and Jewish heritage.
He follows Christianity. He attended Lafayette High School and graduated from Brooklyn College.
His upbringing in a diverse family environment shaped his comedic timing and character-driven performances before entering entertainment.
Career
Steve Schirripa began his professional journey after college working as an entertainment director at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas where he booked comedy acts and made early appearances.
He gained worldwide recognition portraying Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos from 2000 to 2007 earning fan favorite status for his nuanced performance.
He later played Detective Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods from 2015 to 2024 appearing in over 140 episodes.
He has voiced Roberto in the Open Season film series and appeared in films including Jersey Boys and Under the Boardwalk.
Schirripa is also a New York Times bestselling author with books such as A Goomba’s Guide to Life and children’s titles like Nicky Deuce.
He has hosted Investigation Discovery series including Karma’s a Bitch! and Nothing Personal while continuing to act in recent projects such as Dexter: Resurrection and Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. His work blends comedy, drama, and authentic storytelling.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @steveschirripaofficial
Personal Life
Steve Schirripa is married to Laura Lemos since April 22, 1989. They have two daughters Bria Schirripa and Ciara Schirripa and prioritize family time while keeping their private life low-key.
No past relationships are publicly known. He appears to maintain a stable and happy married life while balancing his career. He is not publicly engaged in any other romantic relationship. Steve Schirripa is 68 years old and his height is 188 cm.
Net Worth
Steve Schirripa’s net worth is estimated at 5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films, voice acting work, producing and hosting credits, royalties from The Sopranos and Blue Bloods, and sales of his bestselling books.