James Gandolfini: Tony Soprano Actor Dies at 51
June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini was an American actor. Born on September 18, 1961, in Westwood, New Jersey, he studied communications at Rutgers.
He played mob boss Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos (1999-2007), winning three Emmy Awards. He also appeared in True Romance, Get Shorty and Zero Dark Thirty.
He died of a heart attack while on vacation in Rome on June 19, 2013, at age 51.
Achievements: Three Emmy Awards for The Sopranos.
Birth: September 18, 1961 - Westwood, New Jersey.
Profession: Actor.
Interesting Facts: He worked as a bouncer and bartender before acting.