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'Sopranos' cast celebrates 20th anniversary of show at NJ fan convention

TV // 4 years ago

'Sopranos' cast celebrates 20th anniversary of show at NJ fan convention

The strength and complexity of female characters on "The Sopranos" was a prominent theme during a panel discussion with the show's actresses at this weekend's fan convention in New Jersey.

Lorraine Bracco speculates about 'Sopranos' on 'WWHL'

TV // 4 years ago

Lorraine Bracco speculates about 'Sopranos' on 'WWHL'

Lorraine Bracco, who played Dr. Jennifer Melfi on "The Sopranos," dished about the HBO series on "Watch What Happens Live."

Sopranos' Frank Vincent dies at 78

Entertainment News // 6 years ago

Sopranos' Frank Vincent dies at 78

Frank Vincent, a veteran actor best known for his roles in multiple Martin Scorsese films and "The Sopranos," died Wednesday.

'Sopranos' actor John 'Cha Cha' Ciarcia dead at 75

Entertainment News // 8 years ago

'Sopranos' actor John 'Cha Cha' Ciarcia dead at 75

John Ciarcia, best known for his role as Albie Cianfione on HBO's "The Sopranos," died late last month after a brief illness. He was 75 years old.

Vincent Pastore from 'The Sopranos' to host comedy show in Allentown

Entertainment News // 9 years ago

Vincent Pastore from 'The Sopranos' to host comedy show in Allentown

The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore is hosting a comedy show in Allentown, Pa., on Feb. 28.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

'Of Mice and Men,' 'Aladdin,' 'Les Mis' light up Broadway this season

Stage adaptations of beloved movies and literary classics are trending on Broadway this season, with productions of "Rocky," "The Bridges of Madison County," "Bullets Over Broadway," "Of Mice and Men," "Aladdin" and "A Raisin in the Sun" included in the stellar lineup of shows.

TV // 1 decade ago

New Jersey street named for James Gandolfini

Tony Sirico, Dominic Chianese, Vincent Pastore and John Ventimiglia helped dedicate a New Jersey street to their late "Sopranos" co-star James Gandolfini.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Zach Braff to star in musical 'Bullets Over Broadway'

Zach Braff is to make his Broadway musical debut in the stage adaptation of Woody Allen's movie "Bullets over Broadway," producers announced Thursday.

TV // 1 decade ago

James Gandolfini's 'Sopranos' family attends his funeral

A funeral Mass is to be held Thursday for the late actor James Gandolfini at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City.

TV // 1 decade ago

Foxworthy, Pastore to appear on 'Tank'

Jeff Foxworthy and Vincent Pastore are to appear in an upcoming episode of the U.S. business-themed reality series, "Shark Tank," ABC said.

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I didn't realize just how physically demanding it would be for me
Pastore's star fades before dance begins Feb 28, 2007

Thank God -- my mother in heaven -- that I didn't put my hands on that woman. I only removed her from my car
Actor not a thug, just plays one on TV Apr 08, 2005

Vincent Pastore (born July 14, 1946) is an Italian-American actor, often cast as a mobster and best known for the role of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos.

Pastore was born in The Bronx, New York. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy. He then attended Pace University for 3 years before eventually going into the acting industry after befriending Matt and Kevin Dillon; he was previously a club-owner in New Rochelle, New York.

Pastore has made a career of playing the parts of Italian-American mobsters. He began with small parts in 1990's GoodFellas and 1993's Carlito's Way. In GoodFellas, he is briefly seen rolling a coat rack through the kitchen of The Bamboo Lounge and is credited as "Vincent Pastore" playing "Man with Coat Rack". In Carlito's Way, he is one of the friends of the Italian man that dances with Gail, whom Kleinfeld insults. He is listed in the credits as "Vinny Pastore" playing "Copa Wiseguy."

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