2in (165. B. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. 94 Metascore. After Junior reveals to Tony that Richie Aprile (David proval) is planning to kill him, Tony asks why Richie would trust Junior with that information. Tony summed it up pretty nicely:. Beansie is easily bullied by Richie because he chose to not become a made guy, instead choosing to run a legitimate pizzeria. Season 4 Episode 10 - The Strong, Silent TypeThe Sopranos: Created by David Chase. A lot of the actors on Sopranos are just playing a hopped up version of themselves. Cifaretto is cunning and an excellent earner. After Richie hit Janice when they are planning their wedding, poor Richie dies, the hero dies allowing Tony Soprano to go unchecked. Actor. According to Sopranos; A Family History, Giacomo Michael Aprile, Sr. Meadow gets in trouble after a party gets out of hand. The two used to do heroin deals together in the ’90s but Beansie never visited him in prison. According to The Many Saints of. It seemed unlikely there would ever be a follow-up to 'The Sopranos' after lead actor James Gandolfini died. “You know, David didn’t like holding the gun to Aida’s head,” Imperioli. Dickie was also a cousin of Carmela Soprano (née DeAngelis). She wanted Richie to be in Tony's position or saw potential in Richie being similar to her father, yearning for the approval of someone similar enough to her dad. It’s why he says to Tony later on “Sometimes you act like you’re in a different business. Kessler, and directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on April 15, 2001. Anyone else saying “ramp” wouldn’t have been the same. Janice Soprano Baccalieri is a fictional character on the HBO television drama series The Sopranos and in the film The Many Saints of Newark. He is known for his roles as Dr. Him being a mob asset should've been motivation for Richie to at least respect the process and request a sit down (much like the issue of Junior taxing Hesh), not violently assault the guy with little to no provocation. Full Leather Jacket. John Magaro portrays a young Silvio Dante in the 2021 prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark . Notable features in which he has appeared include The Phantom (1996), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Four Rooms (1995) and The Shawshank Redemption (1994). " His father James originated the role on the HBO drama, but died in 2013 of a heart attack. ago. had. They gain a huge amount of cash; as Tony says, a once-in-a-lifetime score. Bada Bing! is a fictional strip club from the HBO drama television series The Sopranos. Ralph may have committed a more heinous act than we ever see Richie commit but Richie was more of a violent psychopath at his core compared to Ralph. Within just 6 years of that (Richie went away in 1989), in 1995, Jackie is named Boss by DiMeo at the age of 40 - a VERY young age to. He will become a major force on the series, penning some of the most memorable hours and profoundly leaving his mark on Season Five (which I think is the greatest season of ’em all). , and Adrianna are all 1st cousins to each other. , played by Michael Rispoli, was a fictional character on the HBO original series The Sopranos. Robert "Bobby Bacala" Baccalieri Jr. Season 1. 's death, all stemming from a story he told the youngster while dating his mother Rosalie. “Sopranos” costar Michael Imperioli announced Herman. SS: This is where you first see Richie Aprile, who was probably – in fact not probably – the scariest character on The Sopranos. Richie Aprile : [giving a toast at his engagement party to Janice] everybody, I want to thank my future in-laws for throwing me this party and I want to thank you all for coming and celebrating this historical union: the Apriles and the Sopranos. He's not involved in the mafia, and is a ball room dancer along with his dance partner Juliet. She was engaged to Richie Aprile (David Proval), shot him to death, then hooked up with Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano), only for Tony to eventually kill him. Beansie is not family (or Family) and visiting Ritchie is a family thing. The Sopranos creator, David Chase, has stated that he didn't want to show Adriana's point of view, and that concept seems to. However, his father was ashamed of his only heir was a ball room dancer, as men like him thought that means the person is gay. During the shootout between Harold and Johnny's crews, Dickie shoots a passing hippie van by accident, causing it to crash and catch on fire. Fat Dom, as his nickname implies, is an overweight member of the Lupertazzi crime family, and he eventually became a soldier in the Leotardo Crew. The horse didn't fly away when it got older, she never. After playing Richie Aprile on The Sopranos, Proval appeared in films such as Smokin’ Aces (2006) and Balls of Fury (2007) and TV shows like HBO’s Vinyl (2016) and. Joe Pantoliano. Menu. Richard "Little Ricky" Aprile, Jr. I just felt it fitted in nicely. Season 6. He thinks hes the Messiah. Sopranos: Bobby Zanone - Member of Richie Aprile's crew that dumped trash on the guys driveway for complaining about the trash service Goodfellas: He was in Goodfellas but all I can find about the character is "Prizefighter". in a flashback sequence. 8. David Proval (Richie) read for Tony but they brought him back as Richie. There are 14 confirmed deaths in The Many Saints of Newark. Silvio Manfred Dante is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos, portrayed by Steven Van Zandt. Dominic Chianese. Vito Spatafore Sr. They say "It's never too late" and "All those good comes to those who wait", their right on both counts Richie Aprile (David Proval) was the brother of Jackie Aprile, who was head of the DiMeo crime family when the series started. Actor: The Rum Diary. as Richie Santini (1 episode) # 275. Richie did 10 years in the can without ratting a single person out, and Tony couldnt even let him extort Beansie ONLY because Tony himself wanted all the extortion money. She is a fictional character on the HBO television series, The Sopranos. EDIT: I keep finding TONS of videos he's uploaded, and i don't wanna keep bumping my post. ago. The actor who played Richie would've also played Tony Soprano perfectly. He has also played recurring characters in television series such. Giovanni Francis "Johnny Boy" Soprano ( Joseph Siravo) is the father of Tony and an ex-capo of the crew Tony eventually runs. fandom. The only confirmed death, however, is that of the driver. Series Cast 213. 48. Richie Aprile was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1945 to an Italian family, the older brother of Jackie Aprile Sr. Throughout the series, Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey mob boss, uncovered multiple trusted friends and family members ratting out mafia business to the Feds. David Proval as Richie Aprile; Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano; Nancy Marchand as Livia Soprano; Guest starring. Jennifer Melfi Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano. Series creator David Chase recently appeared on the final episode of Sopranos cast members Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa’s hit Talking Sopranos podcast, facing the question directly. 10) Jackie Aprile Jr. Some of the clips that make Richie Aprile a favorite of many Sopranos fans. The Sopranos Drama series Television comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. He is best known for his roles as Corrado "Junior" Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos (1999-2007), Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II (1974), and Leander in Boardwalk Empire (2011-2013). . Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini) Michael Gandolfini (Ocean's 8, The Deuce) plays future DiMeo crime family boss Tony Soprano, the role made famous by his late father, James Gandolfini. Actor | The Sopranos Robert Iler was born on March 2, 1985, in New York, New York, USA. Actor: The Hunger Games. The face that Ritchie makes when Albert repeats his 'face-lift' bit had me rolling! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 And then he repeats the whole 'stuffing themselves' thing, the third time in one conversation. The Sopranos. She starred with him in many movies and theater productions pre. David Aaron Proval (born May 20, 1942) is an American actor. After getting reacquainted, his childhood friend, Davey Scantino, asks Tony to play in his high stakes "executive" poker game. Adriana La Cerva is a major character on The Sopranos. ”. Richie, who was portrayed by the actor David Proval, was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and the older brother of former family acting boss Jackie Aprile Sr. I love it! Amazing actor! 17. As in like, Christ. He is portrayed by George Loros. He is portrayed by George Loros. As Janice plans for her upcoming wedding, her future husband, Richie Aprile (David Proval), fails to gain support from capo Albert Barese (Richard Maldone) in making a move against Tony. Gianluigi ''Gigi'' Cestone, portrayed by John Fiore, is a member of the DiMeo crime family and former soldier in Junior's Crew, until his defection to the Soprano Crew in 1999. Jack Henry Quaid is an American actor. Rosalie is one of Carmela's close friends, and the widow of late mob boss Jackie Aprile Sr. He loved the horse; the horse loved him. Brewguy86 • Additional comment actions. Monetization is disabled on this channel. Per 48 Hours Mystery, The Sopranos actor was rumored to have been hired to watch over Helm's roommate for reasons unknown. Maureen Van Zandt is known for The Sopranos (1999), The Christmas Chronicles (2018) and Iron Terry Malone. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. 20, 2020 6:34 am EST. It happened in season six (part 2), episode 10 when the war between New Jersey and New. Heard, who died of a heart attack on July 21, 2017 at the age of 71, had a number of memorable roles during his career, including as the Kevin McCallister’s dad in “Home Alone. Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero portrayed by Vincent Pastore is a soldier in the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. Drea de Matteo at the Internet Movie Database Drea de Matteo at Wikipedia. It was a key location for events in the series, named for the catchphrase "bada bing", a phrase popularized by James Caan's character Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. He disrespected Tony’s authority and his game. At that point in his career, Al Pacino was only playing Al Pacino. David Aaron Proval (born May 20, 1942) is an American actor, known for his roles as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The Sopranos and as Tony DeVienazo in the 1973 Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets opposite Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel. Dating is rough when you're involved. Raymond was approached by Tony to replace Jackie Aprile, Sr as boss of the DiMeo crime family, due to his age and experience (Jackie was in and out. As surprising as Richie's death was, The Sopranos was still kinda adhering to the storytelling tropes of TV dramas in season two. The family is allied to the Sopranos though, and plays a big role in the whole plot. Identified as the largest crew in the family, They were known to be involved in calling card scams, drug trafficking, pornography production, sports betting. College. Menu. J. For starters, everything this guy says is fucking hilarious. Richie ran over Beansie, but he thought it was due to money owed to him. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of the show's most despicable characters, ranked from least to most. E3 ∙ Toodle-Fucking-Oo. The Boiardo crime family of Newark, first led by Richie “The Boot” Boiardo (center) and then his son, Tony Boy. Bust-Out: Directed by John Patterson. Obviously, the writers knew that they were going to kill Richie Aprille off. . Played by David Proval. Richie Aprile: shot by Janice after he punched her in the. Jamie-Lynn Sigler literally grew up on the set of "The Sopranos," winning the part of Tony's daughter Meadow Soprano. I'm probably. Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. TONY SOPRANO'S CREW 10. Sleeping with the fishes. Libby Torres. Early in 2020, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa premiered the Talking Sopranos podcast. Artie Bucco. He took on the role after longtime reputed Boss Ercole 'Eckley' DiMeo was sent to prison in 1995. Paul Herman, an actor known for appearances in mob movies as well as “The Sopranos,” has died. David Proval is a veteran actor with over a 100 acting credits to his name. " Christopher " is the 42nd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third episode of the show's fourth season. Agent Dwight Harris says that during world war 2, they assisted the. The DiMeo crime family is believed to have been formed in Northern New Jersey in the 1940s. He was 76. View contact info at IMDbPro. RELATED: The 10 Most Iconic Locations In The Sopranos. I don't even know what to say about it. Also, I thought David Proval (Richie) really did a great job bringing that intense, evil presence to his characters at all times. John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco; Also guest starringActing. Rispoli reunited with Sopranos co-star James Gandolfini in the 2009 thriller The Taking of. 0 coins. Richard Foronjy was born on 3 August 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. ), an ambitious young upstart and his partner Sean Gismonte (Chris Tardio) decided to throw their lot in with Richie. 76. . By 2000, he is made captain of the Aprile Crew. I'm midway through watching again and it has only now dawned on me how big a character richie was within the show but for how small amount of episodes he was actually in. Barese is a member of the DiMeo/Soprano crime family, and is Capo of the Barese crew. Richard Maldone was born in 1963 in New York, USA. Cerbone was born in Yonkers, New York. Season 2 featured its main antagonistic figure Richie Aprile (David Proval) being taken down not by. Andrew Dice Clay. David Aaron Proval (born May 20, 1942) is an American actor and former boxer, known for his roles as Tony DeVienazo in the Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets (1973), Snooze in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Siegfried in Four Rooms (1995) and as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The. " Brother of Jackie Aprile, uncle of Jackie Jr. “Big girls don’t cry,” but Melfi and Dominic’s wife both do in this hour. It's from when the nurse asks Junior if he wants to make a hand Turkey. RELATED: 10 Actors You Forgot Appeared In The Sopranos. Mitchell Management, walking down the street in Manhattan with his dad. official websites, agency resumes, in person encounters with actors at conventions and pictures/films. Denise Borino-Quinn appeared in 17 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Ginny Sacrimoni, wife of New York crime boss John "Johnny Sack" Sacrimoni (Vincent Curatola). Season 1, ep 5. Movies. He is the leader of the Aprile crew. ’ | HBO. immigrated to the United States in. Richard Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. HBO. The Sopranos. Best Episodes of The Sopranos a list of 45 titles created 16 Jul 2014 TV DIARY | 2023 a list of 1271 titles. Richie was the scariest character on the Sopranos. " Soprano Jr. Menu. Steven Ralph Schirripa (/ ʃ ɪ ˈ r ɪ p ə / shirr-IP-ə; born September 3, 1957) is an American actor. He is an actor and writer, known for Analyze That (2002), The Sopranos (1999) and Jersey Girl (1992). Rosalie is one of Carmela's close friends, and the widow of late mob boss Jackie Aprile Sr. Season 5. Except 'Mr. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti - had over him becoming the most iconic mob boss. For members of The Sopranos cast, its no secret that several of them have had run ins with the law. Written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and supervising producer Matthew Weiner, and directed by longtime series director Allen Coulter, it originally aired in the United States on May 16, 2004. She is the long-time girlfriend and, later, fiancée of Tony Soprano 's protégé, Christopher Moltisanti. Information on the Aprile family tree is scant, with most of the characters weaving in and out of the plot as it relates to the politics of organized crime. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. Angela is known for her portrayal of Rosalie Aprile on the HBO series The Sopranos. That never would have worked imo but he was perfect as Richie. Actress: The Sopranos. After Tony’s father, Johnny Soprano (Jon Bernthal), is released from prison, he castigates the ever-complaining Junior for not measuring up to Dickie. Actor: The Sopranos. In a profession rife with big-muscled bigmouths, Richie is comparatively small and taciturn. Aida Turturro is a member of the famous Turturro acting family (John being the most famous of all the cousins) and was also a longtime friend of James Gandolfini. It is the 26th overall episode in the series. The actor, who played Tony Soprano, gave his Sopranos costars $33,000 each after his own HBO contract dispute. ”. RELATED: The 10 Most Iconic Locations In The Sopranos. In August 1989, Richie Aprile was arrested and sent to prison for 10 years. Richie put Beansie in play and then Beansie took over Richies drug trade. Richie was already marked for death by Tony, who had placed a contract out on his life. David Proval is a veteran actor. Jennifer Melfi Edie Falco as Carmela. was born into North Jersey mafia royalty. Monetization is disabled on this channel. Adriana La Cerva is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos, portrayed by Drea de Matteo. He later asks Tony to enter a high-stakes poker game for which he borrows and loses $45,000. The two absolutely loathe each other, but there’s still glimpses of. . Learn more about the full cast of The Sopranos with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. He argues that Beansie's association with Tony has made him rude, hence he vows to teach him a lesson. He has been married to Madeline Crawford since 18 September 1993. S3. Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. "Toodle-Fucking-Oo" is the third episode of Season 2 of the HBO original series The Sopranos. Of the supporting cast: Maureen Van Zandt, Ginny Sack, Kennedy and Heidi's two lines of acting also sucked. First appearances []. The. Denise Borino-Quinn appeared in 17 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Ginny Sacrimoni, wife of New York crime boss John "Johnny Sack" Sacrimoni (Vincent Curatola). Sun, May 6, 2001. The Sopranos: Created by David Chase. TVMA. He was married to Marie Spatafore with two children, Francesca and Vito, Jr. The Apriles are probably as powerful in the DiMeo Crime Family as the Sopranos. 4. The popularization of the fictional club benefited the real-life go-go bar, Satin Dolls, where. 3. The cast of 'La Bamba:' Then & Now, and their real-life inspiration. The Barese Crew is a crew within the DiMeo crime family. Season 2 Episode 12: Directed by: Allen Coulter: Written by: Robin Green Mitchell Burgess: Cinematography by: Phil Abraham: Production code: 212:. In 'Isabella', a morose Tony buys a cartoon of orange juice (a nod to the. SOPRANOS BEST AND WORST ACTORS Tier 1: JG (Tony), Edie Falco (Carmela), John Ventimiglia (Artie), Frank Vincent (phil leotardo). His paternal family traced its ancestry back to the city of Ariano in the Province of Avellino, Naples, and Tony's grandfather Corrado Soprano, Sr. She. Later in the series, Richie gave Tony the brown jacket he took from Rocco as a gift. [deleted] • 23 days ago. Meadow Soprano Paulie Gualtieri. Van Zandt is known for playing Tony’s friend Silvio Dante on The Sopranos but perhaps more famously as a member of Bruce Springsteen ’s E Street Band, which. She is good friends with mob wives Carmela Soprano and Gabriella Dante to whom she offers. The popularization of the fictional club benefited the real-life go-go bar, Satin Dolls, where. You did good,” David Proval, who played Richie Aprile on “The Sopranos” posted to. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO. Jason Cerbone. Other vital statistics like weight or shoe size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes. “Known associates” are also a thing and Beansie went (mostly) legit. I don't recall him. Bobby ran Junior Soprano's old loan shark business. Synopsis. Monetization is disabled on this channel. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO. Original name, Aron Proval; born May 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, NY; sonof Clara Katz (an actress); married Harriet Cohen; children: Marc, Brett. Paul Herman and James Gandolfini in "The Sopranos. Blue Oni: To Tony's red moments, but Silvio also shows his temper occasionally. After serving 10 years in prison, Richie Aprile (David Proval) believes that Beansie owes him money, due to being mentored as a drug dealer. It was written by Frank Renzulli, Robin Green, and Mitchell Burgess and directed by John Patterson, and originally aired on March 19, 2000. It's also why he's always a tough guy on Lilyhammer, either he's pissed or in tough mode. Ultimately, Richie. Adrianna tells Feds that it was Vito doing this. (commonly referred to as Jackie, Jr. Season 2, Episode 12: The Knight in White Satin Armor#TonySoprano #TheSopranos #TVShowTony Soprano : [after David begins crying] hey, your not the first guy to get "busted out. He runs three pizza joints in New Jersey, and receives a visit from a member of Tony’s crew. Chianese was born in the Bronx, New York. He is. Mark Devanow in Mad About You (1992–1999, 2019), Paul Lassiter in Spin City (1996–2002), Andy in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002–2021), and Captain Stan Yenko in East New York (2022–2023). Anyhow, nobody knows how tall he really is, since he wears thick-soled shoes, and his head has expanded in size because of all the HGH. Unlike Tony, Richie rarely smiled, thus portraying himself as a tough gangster at all times. RELATED: 10 Low-Key Villains In The Sopranos. Richard "Little Ricky" Aprile, Jr. When he finally stands up to Tommy, the gangster kills him. Dominic Chianese. A conflicted New Jersey crime boss seeks therapy to cope with mob and family. Noah, who had seemed so supportive of both her, and even poor Caitlin, turns hostile after a setback at. Gabriella Dante (5 Episodes)David Proval (Richie Aprile) and Jerry Adler (Hesh) were two non-Italian ‘Sopranos’ stars. Almost 15 years after the infamous finale of The Sopranos aired on HBO, a prequel film called The Many Saints of Newark is set to premiere in theaters and on HBO Max on October 1. Whether it was the unintentional comedy or the emotionally draining drama, The. I always thought the jacket represented being the head of the family. Getty Images “Sopranos” creator David Chase revealed to New Jersey Monthly. 1y. When Janice caps Richie, what does Furio say in Italian after Tony hands him the keys to the Cadillac? Locked post. " When Beansie refuses to be shaken down by Richie, the old-time mafioso becomes incandescent. 9K) Rate. Richie also targets Beansie because of what he sees as abandonment. In the episode ". I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Selling Sunset star Stause, 42, worked with Miller on All My Children when the Daytime Emmy Award winner joined the soap as Richie Novak in 2007. 1 Reply. Peter Gaeta is a recurring character portrayed by Paul Herman. He has appeared in several television drama series, including as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos (1999–2007) and as Frank. Fortunate Son ( The Sopranos) Fortunate Son (. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. They both fight dirty, and Richie has tremendous moxie for his size, but I picture it going the way of the Tony v. O. Mikey Palmice stirs things up by making Junior think Tony wants. Jackie Aprile, Jr. When Richie went to jail and kept his mouth shut circumstances occurred to allow Tony to become the boss. Listening to some Sopranos pod, and one of the guys couldn't remember David Proval's name, but almost called him Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer Simpson) instead. , and is likely bisexual. This episode is. As a matter of fact, on The Sopranos, the deaths were often as dirty and horrifying as those on Game of Thrones. He is best known for portraying Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos, Leo Boykewich on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods. and Kelli. 67 'Wooden Rice Paddle Versatile Serving Spoons' laid lengthwise. As such,. In a profession rife with big. He is the loyal consigliere to Tony Soprano, and owns and manages the Bada-Bing strip club, which serves as a headquarters for the Soprano crime family. Lucas 5 episodes,. She portrayed Adriana La Cerva in a main role of The Sopranos. Actor: Analyze That. Pilot. Richie takes the initiative and warns him about laying his hands on women. is a supporting character in The Sopranos. Though being the official boss, Jackie would refer to himself as "Acting Boss" out of respect for old man DiMeo. Ralph may have committed a more heinous act than we ever see Richie commit but Richie was more of a violent psychopath at his core compared to Ralph. The Sopranos is the show that turned HBO into must-watch TV long before Game of Thrones ever appeared and the death toll on the long-running mobster series is very similar to what fans of Westeros are used to seeing. Sopranos actor Vinny Vella has died at the age of 72. “We were concerned about Gandolfini staying alive. Matthew Bevilaqua (Lillo Brancato Jr. All three sopranos came to the same conclusion: Richie had to go. A Hit Is a Hit: Directed by Matthew Penn. Richie is a Captain in the 1970s and 1980s. Janice killing him - one of the most shocking moments of the show - ultimately did Tony a giant favor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Monetization is disabled on this channel. He is an actor and writer, known for The Rum Diary (2011), Kick-Ass (2010) and While You Were Sleeping (1995). Ralph is runs upstairs and hides and let’s jan do the talking. A jovial Richie transformed as if Jackul and Hyde into a vengeful angry Richie that immediately altered the mood of the room. himself was kept away from the family business by his. Gannascoli (born February 15, 1959) is an American actor. SEASONS. This includes James Gandolfini, who plays her husband. Schirripa is host of two Investigation Discovery series: Karma's A B*tch! and. The Sopranos cast got a big bonus thanks to James Gandolfini, a new book claims. "The Happy Wanderer" is the 6th episode of Season 2 the HBO original series The Sopranos. Richie suggests having Tony killed, and says he can muster support from other dissatisfied crews. , and was a capo in the DiMeo crime family before being sent to prison for ten years. 1999 -2015. ; Big, Screwed-Up Family: Pretty much all of the notable Sopranos have their own emotional baggage. Johnny V (Artie) read for Tony but they brought him back as Artie. Carmela Soprano (13 Episodes) Jamie-Lynn Sigler. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. 8. It started with Proval finding James Russo and Robert Pastorelli, two actors he truly respected, in the room. Very few have the chops to be an actual actor that you can believe in a different role. Jackie Aprile, Jr. It was written by Frank Renzulli, directed by Lee Tamahori, and originally aired on January 30, 2000. Biography See full list on sopranos. James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Dominic Chianese. I mean she dates 3 different guys in Tony's family.