James Gandolfini

James' breakthrough role was his portrayal of virgil the hitman in tony scott 's true romance (1993), but the role that brought him worldwide fame and accolades was as complex mafia boss tony. 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.

Jun 17, 2024"the sopranos" star james gandolfini's death in 2013 came as a surprise. Apr 28, 2025james gandolfini is best known for playing a single character: Apr 3, 2025james gandolfini was an acclaimed actor known for his remarkable versatility and profound ability to portray complex characters.

James gandolfini played tony soprano in the hbo series for six seasons, ending in 2007. 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. Jun 14, 2021starring as beleaguered mob boss tony soprano in the drama the sopranos, gandolfini helped usher in the era of prestige television with a nuanced performance that transformed the tired.