Michael Sergio

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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. [1] [2]

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Michael Sergio portrayed Rick in the cult classic slasher film The House on Sorority Row (1983). He won a Daytime Emmy for directing the Ringling Bros. 1996 TV Circus Special[ citation needed ] 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. [3] Sergio also wrote and directed the independent feature Under Hellgate Bridge (2000), featuring The Sopranos regulars Dominic Chianese, Vincent Pastore, and Frank Vincent. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Buder, Leonard (June 13, 1987). "Stadium Parachutist Released from Jail After F.A.A. Relents". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  2. ↑ Kiesling, Stephen (October 9, 1989). "Dropping In The Series". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  3. ↑ "Daytime Emmy Awards (1996)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  4. ↑ Sergio, Michael (Writer, Director) (2000). Under Hellgate Bridge. RottenTomatoes.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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