Up Next
Back to Show
Finding Your Roots
The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History
Michael's maternal grandfather, Alberto Luzzi, was born in New York City in June, 1914. Alberto had a difficult childhood due to the early passing of his father, Michael's great grandfather, who died in an accident cleaning trains for the transit system. Michael's great grandfather grew up in Calabria, Italy, before moving to America after getting married.
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:44
Larry David and Bernie Sanders join Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Finding Your Roots.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:40
Discover the family traditions of Julianna Margulies, Azar Nafisi and Lidia Bastianich.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:41
Discover pioneering families of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:45
Watch episode six, "War Stories" with Patricia Arquette, John McCain, Julianne Moore.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:42
Discover the risk-taking ancestors of Richard Branson, Maya Lin and Frank Gehry.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:40
Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader discover their ancestry in Finding Your Roots.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:40
Learn about the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:41
Discover mysteries behind the family stories of Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:20
DNA analysis challenges guests’ ideas about their family’s history and their identities.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:51
Trace the histories of Tina Fey, David Sedaris and George Stephanopoulos.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:20
Explore the British influence in the lives of Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:51
Examine the Jewish heritage of Alan Dershowitz, Carole King and Tony Kushner.