James Gandolfini - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 18, 1961 |
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| Died | June 19, 2013 (age 51) |
| Birthplace | Westwood, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also James Gandolfini's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Tony Soprano in 'The Sopranos' |
Intro
James Gandolfini was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the conflicted mob boss in the award-winning HBO series 'The Sopranos.' His performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in television history, earning him multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Early Life & Background
James Gandolfini was raised in Park Ridge, New Jersey. The son of Italian immigrants, his mother, Santa, was a high school cafeteria worker, and his father, James Joseph Gandolfini Sr., was a bricklayer and head custodian at a high school. Gandolfini attended Park Ridge High School, graduating in 1979, and went on to study at Rutgers University.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Tony Soprano in HBO's 'The Sopranos' (1999–2007)
- Won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Appeared in films such as 'True Romance' (1993), 'Get Shorty' (1995), 'The Mexican' (2001), and 'Zero Dark Thirty' (2012)
- Produced documentaries including the Emmy-nominated 'Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq'
Trivia
- Gandolfini was known for his generosity and often supported war veterans and their families.
- He died of a heart attack in Rome, Italy, in 2013, while on vacation with his son.
- In 2014, Rutgers University, his alma mater, established an endowed chair in his name.
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James Gandolfini was born the 18 September 1961.
Westwood, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 18th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 18, 1961, United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld died in a plane crash near Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), while on a peace mission to the Congo. All 16 people aboard, including Hammarskjöld, were killed. The cause of the crash remains a subject of investigation and debate.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee
- #1 UK song: Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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