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Apr 4, 2022 · For example, "The Sopranos" creator David Chase has admitted that the likes of Tony's ongoing therapist, Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), spawned from a particularly interesting origin.
Of course, the “sleeping with the fishes” part comes from The Godfather, but David Chase gives it a nice Sopranos touch with Billy Bass. As we know, it’s actually a fish (in Tony’s dream) that tells Tony Big Pussy Bonpensiero’s “been working with the government.”
- Tough in Real Life: Tony Borgese
- Tough on Screen: Steve Schirripa
- Tough in Real Life: Michael Squicciarini
- Tough on Screen: David Proval
- Tough in Real Life: Robert Lier
- Tough in Real Life: Lillo Brancato Jr.
- Tough on Screen: Michael Imperioli
- Tough in Real Life: Louis Gross
- Tough on Screen: Steven Van Zandt
- Tough in Real Life: John Ventimiglia
Tony Borgese is also known by his stage name, Tony Darrow. In The Sopranos, Darrow is one of the many gangsters that make up Tony’s crew. When Borgese was chosen for his role in the show, there were several factors that gave him an advantage. This includes his prior experience as a wise guy in Goodfellas. What really allows him to sell his part as ...
In The Sopranos, Bobby is known for being sort of a contradiction when it comes to Tony’s crew of gangsters. Unlike his partners, Bobby is known for being kind hearted. However, this does not mean that he is not a good mobster. In fact, his kindness gives him a useful advantage, as he is well liked by the other members of his organization. The fact...
Michael “Big Mike” Squicciarini is responsible for portraying the tough, yet lovable mobster, Big Frank Cipollina in The Sopranos second season. In addition to his acting ability, Big Mike also benefits from his imposing height of six feet, five inches. Sadly, Big Mike’s time on the Sopranos came to an end following his death in 2001. While he may ...
In the show, Proval is known for playing Richie Aprile, the uncle of Adriana La Cerva. Unlike his niece, Richie is a true sociopath in nature and is one of the show’s most ruthless characters. His desire for causing pain to others surpasses that of any other member of Tony’s crew. Originally Tony’s superior, Richie was demoted during the ten years ...
Growing up, Lier spent a lot of his time auditioning and preparing for roles. One of his earliest achievements includes being a featured guest star on Saturday Night Live. However, none of the roles he starred in were enough to bring him recognition. Everything changed once The Sopranos came along in 1999. After acquiring the role of A.J. Soprano, ...
In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. Bevilaqua is a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely with Christopher Moltisanti. Brancato’s character shows that he is not afraid to get his hands dirty if the situation demands it. This includes engaging in small time robbery, scamming, and even committing assa...
Michael Imperioli is an amazing actor and made quite the impact in his debut as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos. In the show, Christopher is Tony’s protégé, although he often makes things difficult for Tony. This is mostly attributed to the fact that most of his schemes end in failure. The fact that he suffers from a terrible addiction is al...
In the show, Gross plays Perry Annunziata whom Tony hires him as his bodyguard and driver towards the end of the series. Although, due to Perry’s hot-headed nature, his role as Tony’s bodyguard and driver hit a snag after he got into a fight with him. Even though Tony got the better of him, it was still pretty gutsy of him to take him on. However, ...
Known for his role as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos, Steven Van Zandt is one of the most memorable actors in the entire series. Silvio was a well-liked character that knew how to get tough when the situation called for it. He was also one of many characters that survived through some of the series most intense situations. Silvio was also known for b...
Much like other cast members, John Ventimiglia has had his fair share of brushes with the law. In the show, he plays Artie Bucco, a temperamental chef that is close friends with Tony Soprano. Although he is not really part of Tony’s crew, the idea of participating in the lifestyle that Tony is known for is an exciting prospect for him. However, he ...
Jan 11, 2016 · David Joseph Margulies (February 19, 1937 – January 11, 2016) was an American actor. He portrayed Neil Mink in a recurring role of The Sopranos. Actor "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office..." "Bust Out" "House Arrest" "Funhouse" "Mergers and Acquisitions" "All Due Respect" "Soprano Home...
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Mar 16, 2024 · The characters in The Sopranos felt incredibly real, but not every aspect of the show was as authentic. Recently, show creator David Chase and members of the Sopranos cast gathered for the show's 25th anniversary, and Chase revealed a vital element of the fiction that tied the series together.