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James Gandolfini (1961–2013)
James Gandolfini was born in Westwood, New Jersey, to Santa (Penna), a high school lunchlady, and James Joseph Gandolfini, Sr., a bricklayer and head school janitor. His parents were both of Italian origin. Gandolfini began acting in the New York theater. His Broadway debut was in the 1992 revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Jessica Lange ...
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Born:in Westwood, New Jersey, USADied:(age 51) in Rome, Lazio, Italy |
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Filmography
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Actor (52 credits)
Actor (52 credits)
1999-2007
The Sopranos
(TV Series)
Tony Soprano
Tony Soprano
- Made in America
(2007)
... Tony Soprano
- The Blue Comet
(2007)
... Tony Soprano
- The Second Coming
(2007)
... Tony Soprano
- Kennedy and Heidi
(2007)
... Tony Soprano
- Walk Like a Man
(2007)
... Tony Soprano
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (47 credits)
Self (47 credits)
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Archive footage (25 credits)
Archive footage (25 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
TV commercials (UK): American Airlines. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 18 Articles | 10 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Jim Gandolfini | JimHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on his reaction to The Sopranos (1999) pilot script] I thought, I've never been the lead before. They're gonna hire somebody else. But I knew I could do it. I have small amounts of "Mr. Soprano" in me. I was 35, a lunatic, a madman. See more »Trivia:
James Gandolfini passed away on June 19, 2013, three months away from what would have been his 52nd birthday on September 18. See more »Trademark:
Frequently plays characters who are brutish yet charming See more »Nickname:
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