Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa (b. 1958) is an actor best known for his role as Bobby Baccalieri in the television series The Sopranos. He appeared with his Sopranos co-star Tony Sirico in Elmo's Christmas Countdown, where he portrayed Ernie alongside Sirico's Bert in "The Bert and Ernie Christmas Special", and the television special A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa. On December 17, 2008, he appeared on Today to promote the NBC special.
Schirripa appeared with Elmo during the April 12, 2004, episode of Hollywood Squares. The two filmed a promo together, bloopers for which aired during the credits.
Schirripa also had a small role as a croupier in the Creature Shop-effects film The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
Schirripa's other TV credits, usually as comedic mobster types, include guest spots on Angel, Law & Order, Enterprise, and the animated series Justice League (as a goon who tangles with the Huntress in "Double Date"). Film credits include Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Joe Dirt, and Must Love Dogs.
Image:Shrip_rat.JPG|Schrripa with Rizzo the Rat
File:Steve Schirripa and Elmo, Hollywood Squares.jpg|Schrripa and Elmo on Hollywood Squares
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