James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini (born September 18, 1961) is an American actor.

Although he acted on Broadway and in various films in the 1990s, Gandolfini's most-acclaimed role is that of Tony Soprano, the Mafia boss and family man in the multi-award-winning HBO series The Sopranos, which debuted in 1999. He has since acted in films such as 8 MM, The Mexican and The Man Who Wasn't There.

He was born in Westwood, New Jersey, grew up in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York City.

Actor - filmography

  • The Last Castle (2001)
  • The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
  • The Mexican (2001)
  • A Whole New Day (1999)
  • 8MM (1999)
  • "The Sopranos" (1999)
  • A Civil Action (1998)
  • The Mighty (1998)
  • Fallen (1998)
  • Gun (1997/I)
  • Perdita Durango (1997)
  • 12 Angry Men (1997) TV
  • She's So Lovely (1997)
  • "Gun" (1997/II)
  • Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
  • The Juror (1996)
  • Get Shorty (1995)
  • Crimson Tide (1995)
  • La Nouveau monde (1995)
  • Terminal Velocity (1994)
  • Angie (1994)
  • Italian Movie (1993)
  • Mr. Wonderful (1993)
  • Money for Nothing (1993)
  • True Romance (1993)
  • A Stranger Among Us (1992)

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He was born in Westwood, New Jersey, grew up in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York City. A map of his family tree showing the purported connection can be found in the External links section. He has since acted in films such as 8 MM, The Mexican and The Man Who Wasn't There. Hanks claims to be a relative of James Hanks, one of several possible fathers of Nancy Hanks, mother of United States president Abraham Lincoln. Although he acted on Broadway and in various films in the 1990s, Gandolfini's most-acclaimed role is that of Tony Soprano, the Mafia boss and family man in the multi-award-winning HBO series The Sopranos, which debuted in 1999. He was the youngest ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002. James Gandolfini (born September 18, 1961) is an American actor. Hanks also won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).

A Stranger Among Us (1992). That union also produced two children (one of whom is actor/son Colin Hanks). True Romance (1993). Hanks was married previously to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. Money for Nothing (1993). They have two children together. Wonderful (1993). They met while working on the movie Volunteers (1985).

Mr. Hanks has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988. Italian Movie (1993). Hanks is a member of the National Space Society and was the producer of the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon about the Apollo program to send astronauts to the moon. Angie (1994). He was invited by the director of that play to go to Cleveland, and it was there his acting career started. Terminal Velocity (1994). He couldn't get cast in a college play so he auditioned for community theater instead.

La Nouveau monde (1995). Born in Concord, California, Hanks later studied theatre at California State University, Sacramento. Crimson Tide (1995). His portrayal of the likeable lead in Forrest Gump earned him $70 million. Get Shorty (1995). His salary for two recent movies was USD$20 million each. The Juror (1996). Hanks is currently one of the most sought-after leading men in Hollywood.

Night Falls on Manhattan (1997). Hanks is generally known for his ability to imbue "nice-guy" roles with warmth, for example in the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle, but is quite capable of taking the role of a mob hitman in Road to Perdition. "Gun" (1997/II). He is well known for his acting ability, and is able to play characters that range from the vulnerable Forrest Gump, to the inspirational lead in Philadelphia, to the never-say-die commander in Apollo 13. She's So Lovely (1997). Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor famous for playing notable roles in many popular and critically acclaimed movies. 12 Angry Men (1997) TV. He Knows You're Alone (1980).

Perdita Durango (1997). Bosom Buddies (1980) TV Series. Gun (1997/I). Mazes and Monsters (1982) TV Movie. Fallen (1998). Splash (1984). The Mighty (1998). Bachelor Party (1984).

A Civil Action (1998). The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). "The Sopranos" (1999). Volunteers (1985). 8MM (1999). The Money Pit (1986). A Whole New Day (1999). Nothing in Common (1986).

The Mexican (2001). Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986). The Man Who Wasn't There (2001). Dragnet (1987). The Last Castle (2001). Big (1988). Punchline (1988).

The 'burbs (1989). Turner & Hooch (1989). Joe Versus the Volcano (1990). The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990).

Radio Flyer (1992). A League of Their Own (1992). Sleepless in Seattle (1993). Philadelphia (1993).

Forrest Gump (1994). Apollo 13 (1995). Toy Story (1995) (voice). That Thing You Do! (1996).

From the Earth to the Moon (1998) TV miniseries. Saving Private Ryan (1998). You've Got Mail (1998). Toy Story 2 (1999) (voice).

The Green Mile (1999). Cast Away (2000). Band of Brothers (2001) TV miniseries. Road to Perdition (2002).

Catch Me If You Can (2002). The Ladykillers (2004). The Terminal (2004). The Polar Express (2004) (voice).