- Born
- September 18, 1961
- Died
- June 19, 2013 (aged 51)
- Known as
- actor, television actor, film actor
James John Gandolfini was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, the Italian-American mafia crime boss in HBO's television series The Sopranos (1999–2007). For this role, he won three Primetime Emmy Awards, five Actor Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. His role as Tony Soprano is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performances in television history.
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