22 "The Sopranos" Actors: Where Are They Now? (23 photos)

"The Sopranos" is a cult American crime-drama television series created by David Chase. The plot as a whole is based on how Tony Soprano, a mafia boss from northern New Jersey, tries to maintain a balance between the demands of a criminal organization and his personal life, while also struggling with his own panic attacks. Let's remember this legendary series and find out what its actors are doing now.

22) Steve Buscemi - Tony Blundetto

Tony Blundetto was the nephew of Tony Soprano. After 17 years in prison, he wanted to start an honest life, but he is again drawn into the criminal world, and then Uncle Soprano himself kills him. Even before The Sopranos, Buscemi starred in such acclaimed films as Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, and The Big Lebowski. The actor still stars in TV series and receives new offers.

21) Frank Vincent - Phil Leotardo

After the death of Johnny Sack, Phil Leotardo became the boss of the New York crime family. After losing his brother, he made Tony Soprano's life a living hell. Frank Vincent played the role of Leotardo in the fifth and sixth seasons of the series. Before starring in The Sopranos, the actor became famous for his roles in Martin Scorsese's films Raging Bull, Goodfellas and Casino. After the cult series, he starred in the film Chicago Funeral and the television series Stargate Atlantis.

20) John Ventimiglia - Arthur Bucco

Arthur Bucco was a childhood friend of Tony Soprano and the owner of the Nuovo Vesuvio restaurant. Artie is naive and far from the criminal world. This character appears throughout the series from the first episode to the penultimate one. Artie was played by actor John Ventimiglia, after the series he played cameo roles in the films “Blue-Eyed Mickey”, “Icy” and “Notorious”.

19) Joe Pantoliano - Ralph Cifaretto

Ralph was part of the New Jersey crime family. He is characterized as an excellent provider with an unstable psyche and a passion for violence. Even before The Sopranos, actor Joe Pantoliano could boast of a successful career, because his filmography included such films as The Goonies, The Matrix, and The Fugitive. And after the series, “How to Succeed in America” and “Doctor Vegas” were waiting for him.

18) Federico Castelluccio - Furio Giunta

Federico Castelluccio played the role of Furio Giunta, an assassin, bodyguard and personal driver of Tony Sporano. Castelluccio not only starred in such famous films as "How to Know Your Saints" and "The Singer", but also paints stunning films.

17) Vincent Curatola - Johnny Sack

John "Johnny Sack" Sacrimoni was the boss of the Brooklyn Lupertazzi crime family. In the story, he is arrested by the FBI and goes to prison, where he dies of cancer. Vincent Curatola played Sack for all 6 seasons. Before The Sopranos, the actor had only episodic roles, and after that he starred in Hungry Ghosts and Casino Robbery.

16) Matt Servitto - Agent Dwight Harris

FBI agent assigned to Tony Soprano's case. A minor character during the first five seasons, but becomes a major character in the sixth season, as a de facto ally of Tony Soprano during his war against Phil Leotardo. After filming The Sopranos, Matt Servitto starred in the series Blue Bloods and Banshee.

15) Joseph R. Gannascoli - Vito Spatafore

Vito Spatafore was a member of the DiMeo crime family and an underling of Tony Soprano. He was a homosexual, but carefully hid it from the clan. This later became one of the reasons for the conspiracy against Vito, but Phil Leotardo killed him. From seasons two to six, Spatafore was played by Joseph R. Gannascoli. After the television series, the actor continues to act in films.

14) Vincent Pastore - "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero

He was one of Tony Soprano's close friends and made really good money. He began his criminal career by stealing cats. In the story, he betrays his friend and starts working for the FBI, for which Tony himself killed him. Before “The Sopranos” with the participation of Vincent Pastore, the films “Goodfellas”, “Carlito’s Way”, “Jokers” were released, and after that the series “Basis for Life”, “Law and Order”, “Everybody Hates Chris”.

13) Steve Schirripa - Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri

Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri Jr. was a mob boss and later became second only to crime family boss DiMeo. He was also Tony Soprano's brother-in-law. Steve Schirripa played Baccalieri from the second to the final season. Before The Sopranos, he starred in the television series The King of Queens and Joey, followed by The Secret of My Parents and Fake Wedding, as well as the Clint Eastwood film Jersey Boys.

12) Aida Turturro - Janice Soprano Baccalieri

Janice Soprano Baccalieri (played by Aida Turturro) was the older sister of Tony Soprano and the wife of Bobby Baccalieri. Before her role in The Sopranos, which made her famous, the actress played in the films Manhattan Murder Mystery, Money Train and Sleepers. Aida continues to act to this day, appearing in many television shows.

11) Tony Sirico - Peter Paul "Paulie" Galtieri

Peter Paul "Paulie" Galtieri was a ruthless gangster and murderer. This hero had neither a wife nor children, he earned good money and brought Tony a lot of profit. Before his role in The Sopranos, actor Tony Sirico starred in the films Goodfellas, Bullets Over Broadway and Dead Presidents. Sirico did not give up his acting career and even voiced Vinnie Griffin in the animated series Family Guy.

10) Nancy Marchand - Livia Soprano

Livia Soprano was the protagonist's domineering and ruthless mother. When Soprano placed his mother in a nursing home, she ordered his murder. Nancy Marchand played in the first two seasons of the series; even before the start of season 3, she died of cancer. Marchand's acting career spanned five decades and she won four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

9) Steve Van Zandt - Silvio Dante

Silvio Dante was Tony Soprano's right-hand man and owned the strip club The Bada Bing. At the end of the season, Dante suffered gunshot wounds and fell into a coma. Throughout all seasons, the role of Silvio was played by Steve Van Zandt. Moreover, the role of his on-screen wife was played by his real wife Maureen Van Zandt. Steve became not only a famous actor, but also a musician and composer. Plays guitar in the E Street Band.

8) Dominic Chianese - Corrado "Junior" Soprano

Uncle Tony and boss of the New Jersey crime family. Chianese became famous back in the 70s, playing in the films “The Godfather Part II,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” and “All the President’s Men.” And after “The Sopranos,” he expanded his filmography with the television series “Heat,” “Blue Bloods,” and “The Good Wife.”

7) Drea de Matteo - Adriana La Cerva

Longtime girlfriend and later fiancée of Christopher Moltisanti. She loved jewelry, furs and cocaine. She contacted the FBI, for which she was killed. Drea De Matteo won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Adriana in 2004. Later she starred in the TV series “Sons of Anarchy”, and now plays with Jennifer Lopez in “Shades of Blue”.

6) Michael Imperioli - Christopher Moltisanti

One of the main characters of the series. He was a protégé of Tony Soprano and a member of the DiMeo crime family. Moltisanti was played by Michael Imperioli for all 6 seasons. Like many on this list, before The Sopranos he starred in Goodfellas. He continues to act, even wrote and directed the film “Hungry Ghosts.”

5) Robert Iler - Anthony Soprano Jr.

The only son and youngest child of Tony Soprano. All he inherited from his dad was selfishness and panic attacks. This role went to Robert Ayler. After filming, the young actor repeatedly had problems with the law, and was even accused of illegal possession of marijuana. The last time he played a cameo role in the TV series “Law and Order” was in 2009.

4) Jamie-Lynn Sigler - Meadow Soprano

Tony Soprano's daughter, who has always been on good terms with her father. She is beautiful, responsible, strives for knowledge and is not afraid of work. The role of Meadow was made famous by Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In 2004, the girl played in the film “The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss”, later there were “How I Met Your Mother” and “Ugly Girl”. In 2016, Sigler admitted that she suffers from multiple sclerosis.

3) Lorraine Bracco - Jennifer Melfi

Dr. Jennifer Melfi, to whom Tony secretly went for sessions. Before The Sopranos, Lorraine Bracco starred in Scorsese's Goodfellas. Now she can be seen in the detective series "Rizzoli and Isles".

2) Edie Falco - Carmela Soprano

Loving wife of Tony Soprano, caring mother of Tony Jr. and Madow. Edie Falco is the only actress to win an Emmy for both Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Since 2009, she has played the lead role in the medical comedy Nurse Jackie.

1) James Gadolfini - Tony Soprano

The main character of the series, the boss of the Italian-American mafia family DiMeo. Either he is a wonderful husband and a caring father, or a ruthless killer, cheating on his wife and trying to strangle his own mother with a pillow. The iconic role was played by James Gadolfini, for whose performance he was awarded three Emmy and Golden Globe awards. He is also known for the films "The O.C." with John Travolta and Salma Hayek and "All the King's Men" with Sean Penn and Jude Law. James' life was tragically cut short on June 19, 2013 while on vacation in Rome. After the death of the actor, two more films were released with his participation - “Enough Words” and “Common Fund”.