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James Gandolfini
American actor (1961–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Joseph Gandolfini Jr.[1] (September 18, 1961 – June 19, 2013)[2] was an American actor. He was best known for playing Tony Soprano in the HBO television series, The Sopranos. He won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the role.
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James Gandolfini | |
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![]() Gandolfini in 2011 | |
Born | James Joseph Gandolfini Jr. (1961-09-18)September 18, 1961 Westwood, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | June 19, 2013(2013-06-19) (aged 51) |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1987–2013 |
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Spouse(s) |
Marcy Wudarski
(m. 1999; div. 2002)Deborah Lin (m. 2008) |
Children | 2; including Michael |
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