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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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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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Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (47 credits)
Self (47 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Michael"; from 28 Feb 2009-18 Nov 209) in "God of Carnage" on Broadway. Comedy. Written by Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton. Music by Gary Yershon. Associate Director: Beatrice Terry. Directed by Matthew Warchus. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre: 22 Mar 2009-6 Jun 2010 (452 performances + 24 previews that ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 18 Articles | 10 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
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[on the controversy surrounding the portrayal of Italian Americans associated with organized crime on The Sopranos] you're damned if you do it, you're damned if you don't. If you don't include the violence the audience think we're making the mobsters too cuddly, if you do include the violence you're making the characters too accurate and too realistic. See more »Trademark:
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