James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini was an acclaimed American actor known for his portrayal of complex characters, particularly as Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos. His career spanned film and television, showcasing his ability to depict both drama and dark comedy. Gandolfini's distinctive voice and commanding... Read More
Known for
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his...
The Drop (2022)
10 of Britain's most promising up-and-coming creatives, who believe they have the next streetwear brand ready to make the leap from bedroom to global...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Wise Guy: David Chase and The SopranosA portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2015 |
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2This show is not produced or released by HBO & includes rare never seen footage! See Bloopers, Retakes, & Candid... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 2 of 2A continuation of Volume 1 featuring more Unique Footage, Cast Interviews, Bloopers, Candid Videos, Action Scenes & Whackings! Highlights from... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The DropBob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep... |
Cousin Marv | |
| 2013 |
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a FriendIn the half-hour tribute, friends and colleagues remember the three-time Emmy winner, who died June 19 at age 51. The... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2013 |
Enough SaidEva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect... |
Albert | |
| 2013 |
Nicky DeuceTeen Nicholas Borelli gets the surprise of his sheltered life when he ends up spending the summer with a cast... |
Bobby Eggs | |
| 2013 |
Elaine Stritch: Shoot MeBroadway legend Elaine Stritch remains in the spotlight at eighty-seven years old. Join the uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner both... |
Himself | |
| 2013 |
The Incredible Burt WonderstoneAfter breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new,... |
Doug Munny | |
| 2012 |
Not Fade AwaySet in suburban New Jersey in the 1960s, a group of friends form a rock band and try to make... |
Pat Damiano | |
| 2012 |
Zero Dark ThirtyA chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his... |
C.I.A. Director | |
| 2012 |
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Killing Them SoftlyJackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing... |
Mickey | |
| 2011 |
Violet & DaisyTwo teenage assassins accept what they think will be a quick-and-easy job, until an unexpected target throws them off their... |
Michael | |
| 2011 |
Cinema VeriteIn 1973, the Loud family became a television sensation of a new kind. It was long before a metal rock... |
Craig Gilbert | |
| 2011 |
Down the ShoreSet on the Jersey shore, the lives of three childhood friends begin to unravel when a secret from their past... |
Bailey | |
| 2010 |
Wartorn: 1861-2010With suicide rates among active military servicemen and veterans currently on the rise, this documentary brings urgent attention to the... |
Himself | |
| 2010 |
Welcome to the RileysYears after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug... |
Doug Riley | |
| 2010 |
Mint JulepA lonely, sticky fingered waitress is looking to leave town while her complacent insurance salesman husband gets taken for a... |
Mr. G | |
| 2009 |
Where the Wild Things AreMax imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the... |
Carol (voice) | |
| 2009 |
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning... |
Mayor | |
| 2009 |
In the LoopThe US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the... |
Lt Gen. George Miller | |
| 2007 |
Stories USATen individuals set out to find themselves in an alienating world, filled with heartbreak, deception and tragedy. With so much... |
The Man (segment "Club Soda") | |
| 2007 |
Alive Day Memories: Home from IraqIn a war that has left more than 25,000 wounded, ALIVE DAY MEMORIES: HOME FROM IRAQ looks at a new... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
America's Game: The Super Bowl ChampionsAmerica's Game: The Super Bowl Champions is an annual documentary series created by NFL Films (broadcast on the NFL Network... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2006 |
Club SodaA young man's dream to become a successful actor is threatened by the poor decisions he makes until a spiritual... |
The Man | |
| 2006 |
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'"HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect" is a behind-the-scenes documentary that includes previews of the game, cast... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
All the King's MenThe story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to... |
Tiny Duffy | |
| 2006 |
Lonely HeartsIn the late 1940s, a murderous couple known as the 'The Lonely Hearts Killers' kills close to a dozen people.... |
Det. Charles Hilderbrandt | |
| 2005 |
Romance & CigarettesIronworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts... |
Nick Murder | |
| 2004 |
Stories of Lost SoulsSeven (or six - depending on the version) short stories of conquest, desperation and the will to overcome. |
Vincent | |
| 2004 |
Surviving ChristmasA wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas... |
Tom Valco | |
| 2004 |
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2002 |
Making "The Man Who Wasn't There"Making of "The Man Who Wasn't There". |
Self | |
| 2001 |
The Man Who Wasn't ThereA tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small... |
Big Dave Brewster | |
| 2001 |
The Last CastleA court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away. |
Col. Winter | |
| 2001 |
Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & MusicCome Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music was a 2001 television program tribute to John Lennon. It... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
The MexicanJerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to... |
Winston Baldry | |
| 2000 |
Gun: Fatal BetrayalFollows a gun and the different hands it falls into and the different characters that use it. |
Unknown character | |
| 1999 |
A Whole New DayA man comes to on the floor of an empty apartment - no furniture, no decor on the walls, no... |
Vincent | |
| 1999 |
8MMA small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path.... |
Eddie Poole | |
| 1999 |
The SopranosThe story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the... |
Tony Soprano | |
| 1999 |
The Sopranos : Woke Up This Morning“The story of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano as he balances organized crime and family life.” |
self | |
| 1998 |
A Civil ActionJan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it... |
Al Love | |
| 1998 |
The MightyKevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him... |
Kenny Kane | |
| 1998 |
FallenHomicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again,... |
Lou | |
| 1997 |
Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilA visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends. |
Diner Cook #2 (uncredited) | |
| 1997 |
Dance with the DevilShe's sexy, shameless and loves taking people to their limit. She's a dangerous young woman who dreams about a jaguar... |
Dumas | |
| 1997 |
She's So LovelyAfter being released from a psychiatric institution, a man tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his now-ex wife... |
Kiefer | |
| 1997 |
12 Angry MenDuring the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty... |
Juror 6 | |
| 1997 |
GunGun is an American television anthology series which aired on ABC on Saturday night from April 12, to May 31,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
Night Falls on ManhattanA newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father... |
Joey Allegretto | |
| 1996 |
The JurorStruggling single mother Annie Laird impulsively agrees to serve on a jury, hoping for a little excitement in her humdrum... |
Eddie | |
| 1995 |
Get ShortyChili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a... |
Bear | |
| 1995 |
Crimson TideAfter the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank... |
Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty | |
| 1995 |
The New WorldA young boy who worships all things American comes of age in Orleans, where over 14,000 American GIs were stationed. |
Will Caberra | |
| 1994 |
Terminal VelocityA maverick skydiver and a former KGB agent team up to stop the Russian mafia from stealing gold. |
Ben Pinkwater | |
| 1994 |
Italian MovieLeonardo, a compulsive gambler, tries to make up for his losses by becoming a male escort. |
Angelo | |
| 1994 |
Inside the Actors StudioJames Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews. |
Self | |
| 1994 |
AngieAngie lives in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and dreams of a better life. When she finds out she's pregnant by her boyfriend,... |
Vinnie | |
| 1993 |
Mr. WonderfulElectrician Gus gets the chance to fulfil a childhood dream by buying an old bowling-alley with some of his friends,... |
Mike | |
| 1993 |
Money for NothingWhen unemployed dockworker Joey Coyle finds $1.2 million that fell off of an armored car, he decides to do the... |
Billy Coyle | |
| 1993 |
True RomanceClarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of... |
Virgil | |
| 1992 |
A Stranger Among UsDetective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her... |
Tony Baldessari | |
| 1991 |
The Last Boy ScoutSomewhere in Los Angeles, the city of broken dreams, a stripper is murdered. Now, the private detective she had hired... |
Marcone's Goon (uncredited) | |
| 1987 |
Shock! Shock! Shock!A patient escapes from a lunatic asylum and encounters a woman being pursued by a seemingly indestructible maniacal goon employed... |
Orderly | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self / Unidentified New Jersey Resident (uncredited) |
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Got a question about James Gandolfini?
James Gandolfini is best known for his role as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos, which earned him critical acclaim and several awards. He also starred in films like True Romance and The Mexican.
Yes, James Gandolfini won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Sopranos, among other accolades throughout his career.
James Gandolfini's first film was the 1992 movie A Stranger Among Us, where he played a supporting role, marking the beginning of his film career.
Some of James Gandolfini's successful films include The Last Castle, where he starred alongside Robert Redford, and Zero Dark Thirty, which showcased his versatility in different genres.
James Gandolfini was married twice and had one son, Michael. He was known for being private about his personal life but was also recognized for his warmth and kindness.
James Gandolfini's estimated net worth at the time of his death was about $70 million, largely due to his successful acting career and various projects.
Milestones in James Gandolfini's filmography include his Emmy-winning performance in The Sopranos, as well as his role in the critically acclaimed film The Sopranos: The Many Saints of Newark.
James Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano is credited with transforming the landscape of television drama, paving the way for complex anti-hero characters in subsequent series.