James Gandolfini American Actor (1961–2013)
James Gandolfini · actor and television actor · American
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Biography
American actor James Gandolfini was born on 18 September 1961 in Westwood. He passed away on 19 June 2013 at the age of 51. Among the titles he was known for are All the King's Men (2006) and Perdita Durango (1997).
Records list Shock! Shock! Shock! (1987) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 48 films and one TV series appear in his credits from 1987 to 2014. He played Lt. Bobby Dougherty in Crimson Tide (1995), Leon Panetta, CIA Director Leon Panetta in Zero Dark Thirty (2012) and Marcone's Henchman (uncredited) in The Last Boy Scout (1991). His screen work on record ends with The Incredible Burt Wonderstone in 2013.
His awards record shows 6 wins and one nomination. The list of wins starts with Golden Globes in 2000. His latest listed award is New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2014.
Filmography
49 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Drop | Film | |
| 2013 | Enough Said | Film | |
| 2013 | Nicky Deuce | Film | |
| 2013 | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Film | |
| 2012 | Killing Them Softly | Film | |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away | Film | |
| 2012 | Zero Dark Thirty | Leon Panetta, CIA Director Leon Panetta | Film |
| 2011 | Cinema Verite | Craig Gilbert | Film |
| 2011 | Down the Shore | Film | |
| 2011 | Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close | Film | |
| 2011 | Violet & Daisy | Film | |
| 2010 | Mint Julep | Mr. G | Film |
| 2010 | Welcome to the Rileys | Film | |
| 2009 | In the Loop | Film | |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Where the Wild Things Are | Film | |
| 2007 | Stories USA | Film | |
| 2006 | All the King's Men | Film | |
| 2006 | Lonely Hearts | Film | |
| 2005 | Romance & Cigarettes | Film | |
| 2005 | Stories of Lost Souls | Film | |
| 2004 | Surviving Christmas | Film | |
| 2001 | The Last Castle | Film | |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There | Film | |
| 2001 | The Mexican | Film | |
| 2000 | Gun: Fatal Betrayal | Film | |
| 1999 | 8mm | Film | |
| 1999– | The Sopranos | Tony Soprano | TV series |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Film | |
| 1998 | Fallen | Film | |
| 1998 | The Mighty | Film | |
| 1997 | 12 Angry Men | Juror #6 | Film |
| 1997 | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Film | |
| 1997 | Perdita Durango | Film | |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Film | |
| 1996 | Night Falls on Manhattan | Film | |
| 1996 | The Juror | Film | |
| 1995 | Crimson Tide | Lt. Bobby Dougherty | Film |
| 1995 | Get Shorty | Film | |
| 1995 | Italian Movie | Angelo | Film |
| 1995 | The New World | Film | |
| 1994 | Angie | Film | |
| 1994 | Terminal Velocity | Film | |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing | Film | |
| 1993 | Mr. Wonderful | Film | |
| 1993 | True Romance | Film | |
| 1992 | A Stranger Among Us | Film | |
| 1991 | The Last Boy Scout | Marcone's Henchman (uncredited) | Film |
| 1987 | Shock! Shock! Shock! | Film |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | New Jersey Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Sopranos | Won |
| 2001 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Sopranos | Won |
| 2000 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 2000 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Sopranos | Won |
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Won | ||
| 2009 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play | God of Carnage | Nominated |
Personal life
He was married to Marcy Wudarski. He was married to Deborah Lin. He was the father of Michael Gandolfini. Education on record includes Rutgers University, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Park Ridge High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was James Gandolfini at the time of death?
James Gandolfini died on 19 June 2013 at the age of 51. He was born on 18 September 1961.
What is James Gandolfini known for?
James Gandolfini was known for All the King's Men (2006) and Perdita Durango (1997).
What is James Gandolfini’s nationality?
James Gandolfini was American, born in Westwood.
How tall was James Gandolfini?
James Gandolfini was 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Who was James Gandolfini married to?
James Gandolfini’s marriages on record are to Marcy Wudarski and Deborah Lin.
Has James Gandolfini won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including New Jersey Hall of Fame (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q308722), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff · CC BY 2.0
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