James Gandolfin

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. Jan 2, 2026james gandolfini (born september 18, 1961, westwood, new jersey, u.s.—died june 19, 2013, rome, italy) was an american actor, best known for his portrayal of mafia boss and family man. Mar 16, 2024on june 19, 2013, "the sopranos" star james gandolfini died suddenly of a heart attack at age 51 at the boscolo exedra hotel in rome.

Apr 3, 2025james gandolfini was an acclaimed actor known for his remarkable versatility and profound ability to portray complex characters. Jim, tony and the life of a legend, jason bailey charts the life and work of james gandolfini—a once-in-a-generation talent who found a lasting place in the cultural firmament. James gandolfini played tony soprano in the hbo series for six seasons, ending in 2007.

Apr 28, 2025james gandolfini is best known for playing a single character: Jun 19, 2013for his performance as albert in enough said (2013), gandolfini posthumously received much critical praise and several awards, including a screen actors guild award nomination and the.