Profile of the Day: James Gandolfini

Posted September 18, 2014 by Amanda | No Comment
James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Are you a fan of The Sopranos? Today we remember actor James Gandolfini, who was born on September 18, 1961. He was born to Italian parents Santa Penna, a high school lunch lady, and James Joseph Gandolfini, Sr., a bricklayer and cement mason. Due to the influence of his parents, he developed a strong sense of Italian American identity and visited Italy regularly.

He skyrocketed to fame when he took on the role of Tony Soprano on the hit HBO drama. He earned 3 Emmy Awards during the show’s six-season run. After the show, he continued to make regular appearances on film and even lent his voice to the live-action remake of the classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are.

He died on June 19, 2013 at the age of 51 after suffering a heart attack in Rome, Italy.

James Gandolfini is not yet connected to the World Family Tree. Perhaps you can help connect him to nearly 80 million profiles on Geni.

 

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