Fictional Mob Boss
Tony Soprano
About
Tony Soprano is the iconic mob boss from HBO’s The Sopranos, played by the late James Gandolfini. As the head of a New Jersey crime family, Tony balances the demands of organized crime with his personal life and therapy sessions. The show revolutionized television and established the golden age of prestige TV drama.
Before Fame
Tony grew up in a mob family, watching his father Johnny Boy Soprano run rackets in Newark. He originally wanted a different life but was drawn into the family business.
Trivia
- He was portrayed by James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (1999-2007)
- The show is widely considered the greatest TV drama of all time
- He regularly saw a psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi
- James Gandolfini won three Emmy Awards for the role
- The show's finale remains one of the most debated endings in TV history
Family Life
He was married to Carmela and had two children, Meadow and A.J. His mother Livia and uncle Junior were frequent sources of conflict.
Associated With
Carmela Soprano
Christopher Moltisanti
Dr. Jennifer Melfi
Junior Soprano
Silvio Dante