Actor James Gandolfini has received much praise for his portrayal of sadistic crime boss and aspiring family man "Tony Soprano" in HBO's hugely popular and critically acclaimed drama The Sopranos.
Fast Facts:
- Born: September 18, 1961
- Birthplace: Westwood, New Jersey
- Alma mater: Rutgers University
- Early '08: Announced engagement to Deborah Lin
- Emmy Awards: 3
- Golden Globe Awards: 1
Life and Career
James Gandolfini was born and raised in New Jersey. His mother was a school lunch lady and his father was a building maintenance chief.
He began his career performing on stage and made an impression to audiences on the big screen with his performance in True Romance (1993).
He has appeared in a number of other films since then, but he is perhaps best known for his role as Tony Soprano in HBO's hit series The Sopranos. Gandolfini has won three Emmys for his performance in this role.
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James Gandolfini Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
September 18, 1961: Born
1993: True Romance
1995: Crimson Tide
1995: Get Shorty
1999-2007: The Sopranos
2001: The Mexican
2001: The Man Who Wasn't There
2001: The Last Castle
2004: Surviving Christmas
