Michael Sergio


Michael Sergio is an actor, director, writer and producer best known for parachuting into Shea Stadium during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, wearing a sign proclaiming "Go Mets". Immediately arrested, Sergio spent a short time in jail because he would not reveal the name of the pilot who flew him over Queens that evening. Senator Al D'Amato later intervened on his behalf, and Sergio was released.

Career

Michael Sergio portrayed Rick in the cult classic slasher film The House on Sorority Row.
He won a Daytime Emmy for directing the Ringling Bros. 1996 TV Circus Special and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Directing for Creating the Wizard of Oz on Ice at the 23rd Daytime Emmy Awards.
Sergio also wrote and directed the independent feature Under Hellgate Bridge, featuring The Sopranos regulars Dominic Chianese, Vincent Pastore, and Frank Vincent.

Filmography

Actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983The House on Sorority RowRickFilm
1986–1987LovingGusTV series
1989The EqualizerDisimoneEpisode: "The Sins of Our Fathers"
1989Kojak: Fatal FlawThompsonTV movie
1990–1992MathnetSgt. Abruzzi4 episodes
2024AnoraJudgeFilm