James Gandolfini
Known for
Acting
Born
September 18, 1961
Birthplace
Westwood, New Jersey, USA
Died
June 19, 2013 (aged 51)
Biography
James Joseph Gandolfini Jr. (September 18, 1961 – June 19, 2013) was an American actor and producer. He was best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the Italian-American crime boss in HBO's television series The Sopranos, for which he won three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano is widely regarded as among the greatest performances in television history.
Gandolfini's notable film roles include mob henchman Virgil in True Romance (1993), Lt. Bobby Dougherty in Crimson Tide (1995), Colonel Winter in The Last Castle (2001) and Mayor of New York in The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009). Other roles are enforcer and stuntma...
Best known work
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
The Sopranos
1999
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009
True Romance
1993
The Drop
2014
Killing Them Softly
2012
8MM
1999
The Last Boy Scout
1991
Crimson Tide
1995
Where the Wild Things Are
2009Filmography
2024
2016
2015
2015
2014
The Dropas Cousin Marv
2013
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friendas Self (archive footage)
2013
Enough Saidas Albert
2013
Violet & Daisyas Michael
2013
Nicky Deuceas Bobby Eggs
2013
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Meas Self
2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstoneas Doug Munny
2012
Not Fade Awayas Pat Damiano
2012
Zero Dark Thirtyas C.I.A. Director
2012
2012
Hemingway & GellhornExecutive Producer
2012
Killing Them Softlyas Mickey
2011
Cinema Veriteas Craig Gilbert
2011
Down the Shoreas Bailey
2010
Wartorn: 1861-2010as Self, Executive Producer
2010
Welcome to the Rileysas Doug Riley
2010
Mint Julepas Mr. G
2009
Where the Wild Things Areas Carol (voice)
2009
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3as Mayor
2009
In the Loopas Lt Gen. George Miller
2007
Stories USAas The Man (segment "Club Soda")