Michael Sergio is an
actor
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who parachuted into
Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium (), formally known as William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, was a multi-purpose stadium in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. during Game 6 of the
1986 World Series
The 1986 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1986 season. The 83rd edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National League (NL) champion New York Mets and the Ameri ...
, 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
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that evening. Senator
Al D'Amato later intervened on his behalf, and Sergio was released.
Career
Sergio portrayed Rick in the
cult classic
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slasher film
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''
The House on Sorority Row'' (1983). He won a
Daytime Emmy for directing the ''Ringling Bros. 1996 TV Circus Special'' and was nominated for an Emmy for ''Creating the Wizard of Oz on Ice''. Sergio also wrote and directed the independent feature ''Under Hellgate Bridge'' (2000), featuring ''
The Sopranos
''The Sopranos'' is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, portraying his difficulties as he tries to balance ...
'' regulars
Dominic Chianese,
Vincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore (; born July 14, 1946) is an American actor. Often cast as a mafioso, he is best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO series ''The Sopranos''.
Early life
Pastore was born to an Italian-Ameri ...
, and
Frank Vincent.
See also
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James Miller (parachutist)
James Jarrett Miller (October 28, 1963 – c. September 22, 2002), also known as the Fan Man, was an American parachutist and paraglider pilot known for his appearances at various sporting events. His most infamous appearance was the Nove ...
References
External links
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Michael Sergio's distribution company, CAVU Pictures
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Baseball spectators
New York Mets postseason
Boston Red Sox postseason
1986 Major League Baseball season