Michael Gandolfini
Michael Gandolfini | |
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| Born | May 10, 1999 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Michael Gandolfini (born May 10, 1999) is an American actor. He made his film debut in Ocean's 8 (2018), and appeared as Tony Soprano, the character originally played by his father James Gandolfini in the television series The Sopranos, in The Many Saints of Newark (2021).
Early life[]
Gandolfini was born on May 10, 1999, in New York City, New York[1][2][3][4] to actor James Gandolfini and Marcy Wudarski. He is of Italian and Polish heritage, and also has a younger half-sister from his father's second marriage. Growing up, Gandolfini enjoyed performing, but his father advised against an acting career, rather wanting him to pursue sports or "...be a director. They have the power."[3] [5]
Gandolfini's father died unexpectedly at the age of 51 of a heart attack in Rome on June 19, 2013.[6]
Career[]
Following his father's death, Gandolfini decided to pursue acting. He enrolled at New York University after graduating from high school. In his early audition efforts, he was cast in the HBO drama series The Deuce as Joey Dwyer.[7] In 2019, he was cast in The Many Saints of Newark to play the young version of Tony Soprano, the role played by his father in the television series The Sopranos.[8] Gandolfini, having never watched the show, watched through it to prepare for the role, describing it as an intense process.[7] He was later cast in the Russo brothers’ crime drama Cherry.[9]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Down the Shore | Kid on the ride | |
| 2018 | Ocean's 8 | Busboy | |
| 2019 | The Boy, the Dog and the Clown | Weston | |
| 2021 | Cherry | Cousin Joe | |
| The Many Saints of Newark | Tony Soprano | ||
| 2022 | The Gray Man | Post-production | |
| TBA | Disappointment Blvd. | Post-production | |
| Cat Person | Filming |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend | Self | Television documentary |
| 2018–2019 | The Deuce | Joey Dwyer | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | Acting for a Cause | Benvolio | Episode: "Romeo and Juliet" |
| TBA | The Offer | Andy Calhoun | Upcoming miniseries |
| TBA | Extrapolations | Rowan Chopin | Upcoming series |
References[]
- ^ Jacobs, Deborah L. (August 7, 2013). "James Gandolfini's Will Reflects A Parent's Dilemma". Forbes. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
His son Michael, from his marriage to Marcy Wudarski, was 14 when Gandolfini died suddenly in June [2013]...
- ^ Ryan, Joal (October 18, 2002). "Gandolfini Comes Clean". E! News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "James Gandolfini's Son Michael Says His Dad Never Wanted Him to Be an Actor". etonline.com. August 13, 2019.
- ^ "James Gandolfini discovered by 13-year-old son". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ^ Pope, Nick (September 20, 2021). "The Making of Michael Gandolfini". Esquire UK. Hearst UK.
- ^ "James Gandolfini Cause of Death: Autopsy Confirms Heart Attack Killed 'Sopranos' Star, Source Says". HuffPost. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Michael Gandolfini Opens Up About the Difficult Decision to Portray Tony Soprano". Esquire.
- ^ "'Sopranos' Prequel Film Finds Young Tony: Michael Gandolfini Is Chip Off Old Block". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 3, 2019). "Ciara Bravo Joins Tom Holland in Russo Brothers' Next Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
External links[]
- 1999 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male child actors
- American male models
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American people of Italian descent
- American people of Polish descent
- Male actors from New York City
- New York University alumni