Tony Sirico is survived by two children, Joanne Sirico Bello and Richard Sirico, as well as by grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and other relatives, his brother said. He was 79. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. After all the times I was pinched, I knew every judge in town, Sirico told The Times in 1990. Tony Sirico, the actor best known for playing the eccentric gangster Paulie Walnuts on the hit HBO series The Sopranos, died on Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tony Sirico, best known for playing mobster Paulie Walnuts on HBOs The Sopranos, has died at the age of 79, our sister site Variety reports. Stealing every scene you were in, Sigler wrote. In his last stint behind bars, in the 1970s, he saw a performance by a group of ex-convicts and caught the acting bug. And theres absolutely nothing about it anywhere of his military service and a big star like him there would be some kind of information about it somewhere and theres nothing so I really question it. In real life, McGowan said, He was so tough but so gentle.. He was beloved and will never be forgotten.. Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone ive ever known,Imperioli said on Instagram. He had a bullet wound in his leg after he was spotted kissing a girl that had broken the shooters heart. Makes zero sense and I truely believe he wasnt really in. He played Bert, to Steve Schirripas Ernie, in a Sesame Street Christmas special (2008), and went on to appear with Steven Van Zandt in the series Lilyhammer (2013-14), with Michael Rispoli in Friends and Romans (2014) and with Vincent Pastore and others in the film Sarah Q (2018). Cast members Michael Imperioli, Lorraine Bracco, Jamie Lynn Sigler and more all paid tribute to the late actor on social media. Bonitao, Other Works Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli were among The Sopranos stars who paid tribute to castmate Tony Sirico, who died Friday at the age of 79. Among his other credits were Woody Allen films including "Bullets over Broadway" and "Mighty Aphrodite," and appearances on TV series including "Miami Vice" and voice roles on "Family Guy" and "American Dad!". "This is what I'd been looking for all my life.". He was 79. We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony, Michael Imperioli, who played young upstart Christopher Moltisanti on the hit TV series, wrote in a post on social media. He was beloved and will never be forgotten., Jamie Lynn Sigler, who played Meadow Soprano, shared memories of her time with Sirico: Im so heartbroken. She later starred as Wendy on "Sons of Anarchy," making her first appearance on season one in 2008 before joining the series as a regular for seasons four through seven. He was a boxing trainer in Mighty Aphrodite (1995), an escaped convict in Everyone Says I Love You (1996), a matter-of-fact jailhouse cop in Deconstructing Harry (1997) and a gun-toting gangster on Coney Island in Wonder Wheel (2017). I knew I wasn't bad looking. Ventimiglia has kept up a steady stream of guest appearances on numerous shows since "The Sopranos," including guest roles on "Law & Order" and related spinoffs, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "Law & Order: SVU," as well as "CSI," "White Collar," and "Person of Interest. Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccal Baccalieri) are quarantined on opposite coasts, but they launched a podcast anyway. The actor has remained largely out of the spotlight, only appearing on an episode of "Law & Order" in 2009. A lot of army records were lost in a fire in 1973. In 2008, Sirico released a cologne called Paolo Per Uomo. LOS ANGELES (AP) Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including Goodfellas, died Friday. He currently co-hosts the "Talking Sopranos" podcast with Michael Imperioli. No hairdresser on the Sopranos set was allowed to touch Mr. Siricos hair dark and luxuriant, with two silver wings on either side. In addition to his television credits, Imperioli wrote and directed the 2009 drama "The Hungry Ghosts." Throughout his acting career Sirico found himself playing the very men he admired as a youth. Imperioli is also a musician. I hope hes in heaven cracking everybody up now., A post shared by Lorraine Bracco (@braccoabroad), Imperioli took to Instagram to remember his dear friend, colleague and partner in crime., Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone ive ever known. He is truly irreplaceable.". He did time in New York's notorious Sing Sing Correctional Facility, where he said he saw a traveling troupe of ex-cons called the Theater of the Forgotten and decided that was his calling. Sirico passed away Friday at an assisted living facility in They love me for being in this show, Sirico said of his role in The Sopranos. While serving 20 months of a four-year sentence at Sing Sing, the maximum-security prison in Ossining, N.Y., he saw a troupe of actors, all ex-convicts, who had made a stop there to perform for the inmates. Early on, however, it sometimes slipped his mind that he had rejected the dark side. Silvios best buddy Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos, Frankie The Fixers older brother Antonino Father Tony Tagliano in Lilyhammer. A devotee of James Cagney films, the young Sirico found himself drawn to the gangsters hed often see around Bensonhurst. Read Next: ESPN Chief Pitaros Executive Shuffle Puts Burke Magnus Over Content, Rosalyn Durant Over Sports Rights, Brendan Fraser Nearly Died on The Mummy Set, Got Choked Out Accidentally During Hanging Scene: The World Went Sideways, Chris Pine Admits It Did Look Like Harry Styles Spit on Me, but He Did Not: The Vitriol Against Dont Worry Darling Was Ridiculous, Nicolas Cage Might Want His Own Dracula Movie: I Didnt Have the Time to Delve Into His Psyche in Renfield, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? It makes some great movies. He also continued playing with Springsteen's band, touring with them in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, and 2016. He worked in construction for a while but soon yielded to temptation. His acting career included portraying 40 gangsters and five crooked police officers, Sirico has said. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. After the show wrapped, Van Zandt continued making music, releasing an album called "Soulfire" in 2017, and "Summer of Sorcery" in 2019. Schirripa is an accomplished film actor as well, and has appeared in 2009's "The Hungry Ghosts" (opposite several "Sopranos" alums), "Hereafter" in 2010, "Jersey Boys" in 2014, and "Wonder Wheel" in 2017. The actor also played Lex on the 2015 Amazon comedy show "Mad Dogs," and took on the role of Eddie on "Alex, Inc." in 2018. He is of the age where he was most likely drafted during the period between the Korean and Vietnam wars. Press J to jump to the feed. Photo from HBO/Getty Images. From 2019: Actor Tony Sirico speaks on auditioning for 'The Sopranos', Sopranos cast reunites on 20th anniversary: See full interview, in New York's notorious Sing Sing Correctional Facility. The Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli (a.k.a. We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony. A familiar face in Woody Allen movies, he became widely known for his portrayal of Paulie Walnuts on the hit HBO series. He was first arrested at the age 7 for stealing nickels from a newsstand. After the "Sopranos," Chianese starred in "The Last New Yorker" and "Adrift in Manhattan" in 2007, and appeared in "Mr. Popper's Penguins" in 2011, "The Family" in 2013, and "Active Adults" in 2017. He hated being stuck with an almost $900 restaurant check but could appreciate a tasty ketchup packet on a cold night in the Pine Barrens when there was nothing else to eat. He played Terry on adult animated show "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," and had a recurring role on Disney sitcom "Pair of Kings" from 2010 to 2012. I was this 30-year-old ex-con villain sitting in a class filled with fresh-faced, serious drama students, Mr. Sirico recalled in the Daily News interview. I tested my [courage] every night.. Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including Goodfellas, died Friday. "We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony," he said on Instagram. He was 79. I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. WebWas Tony Sirico Ever Actually In The Military ? Actor Tony Sirico, best-known for his portrayal of mob underboss Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri in The Sopranos, died Friday, his family said. The family is deeply grateful for the many expressions of love, prayer and condolences and requests that the public respect its privacy in this time of bereavement, Sirico wrote. "He couldnt remember things as the years passed, he had been in failing health," McGowan said. He was beloved and will never be forgotten.In a statement toRolling Stone, Edie Falco highlighted the actors charming personality. The Sopranos creator David Chase revealed to Vulture that Tony Sirico was the only actor to ever request a line change during the shows six-season run on HBO. But, it was Siricos turn as the neurotic, hot-headed and surprisingly endearing caporegimePaulie Gualtieri that brought him the most recognition. In January 2022, it was announced that Imperioli would star in the second season of HBO's dark comedy "White Lotus.". Before The Times, she was a television reporter at Deadline Hollywood, where she first served as an associate editor. Heartbroken today.. Im still part of their family in their hearts. Maybe he had been a bully as a young man. And so funny. Tony Sirico, who portrayed an aging and wisecracking gangster on the HBO hit show "The Sopranos," has died, his manager said. "He didn't mind playing a mob guy, but he wouldn't play an informant," or as Sirico put it, a "snitch," McGowan said. He looked the part.. The guy has done a ton of work with the USO and would've easily been called out by now if he in fact never did serve in the military. His acting career included portraying 40 gangsters and five crooked police officers, Sirico has said. Siricos brother, Father Robert Sirico, echoed on his Facebook page that Gennaro Anthony Tony Sirico passed Friday. There was an air about them that was very intriguing, especially to a kid.. 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Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She later appeared on "Law & Order True Crime" in 2016, and "Horace and Pete" in 2017. Throughout the series, Tony struggles with anxiety and depression, as well as the pressures of being a high-ranking member in the DiMeo crime family. Sirico played More recently, Bracco had a recurring role on "Blue Bloods" from 2017 to 2018, and currently plays Tim's mom on the British comedy show "Jerk.". In addition to his film credits, the actor has had guest roles on shows like "Medium," "Family Guy," and "American Dad!," among others. Before The Sopranos, he was a police officer in Dead Presidents (1995), a suburban mobster in Cop Land (1997) and a Gambino crime family capo in the TV movie Gotti (1996). Bracco narrated the series "I Married a Mobster" that same year, and voiced a therapist similar to Dr. Melfi on animated show "BoJack Horseman" in 2016. In 2019, Pastore appeared in crime thriller "Vault," and sports drama "Bottom of the 9th." You were SUCH a phenomenal actor. Tony Sirico, the actor known for playing mobster Peter Paul Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri on The Sopranos , died Friday, Variety confirmed with his manager. But mostly good. A member of the United Service Organization (USO). Michael Imperioli, who portrayed Christopher Moltisanti on "The Sopranos," called Sirico his "dear friend, colleague and partner in crime.". He said he earned his Screen Actors Guild card in 1974 shortly after his release from prison. I have a lifetime of memories with Tony starting with Goodfellas to The Sopranos and way beyond but my God, did we have fun doing the Bensonhurst Spelling BeeIm still laughing. Sirico had a long career of character acting and bit parts, roles with names such as Poker Player, Frankie, and Tough Guy, before the Sopranos debuted in 1999. Sirico, born July 29, 1942, in New York City, grew up in the Flatbush and Bensonhurst neighborhoods where he said "every guy was trying to prove himself. Ive paid my rent, I take care of me and Ma. He found fans in his neighborhood, who were tough guys as well. It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the family of Gennaro Anthony Tony Sirico Jr. wish to inform you of his death on the morning of July 8, 2022, a post from Siricos brother, Robert Sirico, on Facebook read. There was no immediate information on the cause of death. Once The Sopranos hit the air in 1999, it became enormously and widely popular. An Italian-American. After a series of bit parts, he eventually landed roles in major films including Goodfellas,Mighty Aphrodite, The Pick-up Artist and Casino. After The Sopranos ended in 2007, he often worked with his co-stars. Metallica Drop New Seven-Minute Epic 'If Darkness Had a Son', Santa Fe Klan Brings His 'Mundo' to the U.S. With New 'Todo y Nada' Tour. Whiny, self-absorbed, and needy, Tony's sister Janice takes after their mother Livia in more ways than one. Vicious, needy, and cunning, Livia is a great inconvenience to Tony for the first few seasons of the show. The Brooklyn native was never a gangster, but he was no stranger to crime. "Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone ive ever known," Imperioli said. His brother, Father Robert Sirico, is a Catholic priest and co-founder of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. Maya Brown is an associate social newsgathering reporter for NBC News. The show ran for three seasons before it was canceled in 2015. Following her role as the ill-fated Adriana, de Matteo played Joey Tribbiani's sister Gina on the "Friends" spinoff "Joey" until it was canceled in 2006 after two seasons. hide caption. He was in the Army signal corps. LOS ANGELES Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in "The Sopranos" and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including "Goodfellas," died Friday. | He was 79. I will miss him forever. Actor Tony Sirico attends the premiere of 'Bad Apple' on February 10, 2003, in New York City. in 2016, and starred in the 2018 film "The Christmas Chronicles. But glaring gaps remain, Hoda Kotbs enigmatic Today absence finally explained on air: Hodas OK, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures. In addition to her film credits, Bracco has had numerous roles on TV shows after "The Sopranos." In 1971, he was indicted for extortion, coercion, and felony weapons possession, convicted, and sentenced to four years in prison, of which he served 20 months at Sing Sing.Tony Sirico died on July 8, 2022, from undisclosed causes, aged 79. Looking Back At 'The Sopranos', The Godfather (heh) Of Prestige TV, James Gandolfini Dies; 'Sopranos' Actor Was 51, HBO revolutionized TV, but the next few years are tipped to be pivotal for its future, Frank Vincent, Actor Who Portrayed Dapper Mobsters, Dies. A cousin of Tony's by marriage, Christopher grows from an inexperienced petty criminal to one of Tony's right-hand men as the series progresses. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. See more reactions from The Sopranos crew below. And I knew I had the (guts) to stand up and (bull) people," he told the Times. [, I got the script that I had to kill a woman, and I ran to [[, [on killing the character "Big Pussy"] I'll be honest with you, that bothered us. In addition to his film roles, Chianese played Stuart on season three of "Damages," appeared on a 2010 episode of "Blue Bloods," and made a guest appearance on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" in 2011. Imperioli also had a recurring role on season seven of "Californication," and made appearances on "Hawaii Five-O," "Lucifer," and "Blue Bloods" in recent years. Theyre all dressed, slicked back, they got cars, they got girls, very enticing, he said. It was certainly the greatest cast Ive ever worked with, and Ive worked with some incredible casts. After "The Sopranos," Imperioli starred on sci-fi crime drama "Life on Mars" and police procedural "Detroit 1-8-7," both of which were canceled by ABC after one season. He also said that it was painful for him to watch "The Sopranos," given how close he was with the late Gandolfini. The two actors' oral history of "The Sopranos," titled "Woke Up This Morning," will be released later this year. The actor played boxing trainer Angelo Dundee in the 2020 film "One Night in Miami," and reprised his role as Christopher to narrate the "Sopranos" prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark.". Tony Sirico was an original, said the actress, who played Tony Sopranos wife, Carmela Soprano. Oh, the stories they tell. Michael Imperioli, left, James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico in a scene from Season 2 of The Sopranos., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, A Real Tough Guy : Tony Siricos rap sheet: 28 arrests and 27 acting jobs, How two Sopranos wise guys launched a podcast from their coronavirus quarantine, Married to Mob Roles and Happy About It, Ozzy Osbourne rejects notion of retiring after canceling tour: Im not dying, Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. I've done like 45 movies, played 40 gangsters and five crooked cops. Sirico, who died on July 8 at the age of 79, played mobster Paulie Walnuts on The Sopranos and quickly became a fan favorite due to his blunt and deadpan humor. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Personnel_Records_Center_fire. We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony. On 2/27/70, he was arrested and subsequently indicted for extortion and menacing but plea-bargained to a charge of felony gun possession. Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including Goodfellas, died Friday. He went all in on the troublemaker persona for Hollywood, becoming a mobster-movie staple. the character said on the six-season franchise. " Ive seen a picture of him as a young man standing out in the street next to a parking meter with a tank top on. You either had to have a tattoo or a bullet hole.". She also appeared on Showtime's comedy "Dice," and starred on "Rizzoli & Isles" from 2010 to 2016. ", His most recent project was the 2019 short film "Return to Me.". He was 79. And I knew I had the (guts) to stand up and (bull) people," he told the Times. Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore of The Sopranos. McGowan, who represented Sirico for more than two decades, recalled him as loyal and giving, with a strong philanthropic streak. He appeared in a crime drama, Respect the Jux, this year. You gotta stop saying he was lying about it when you have no proof that he was. All Rights Reserved. He also had a small role in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film "Goodfellas.". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. On February 27, 1970, he was arrested at a restaurant, and found with a .32 caliber revolver on his person. He loved his mother (although he found out she was really his aunt), and she loved him because he wrote the checks to keep her in an expensive nursing home. He also voiced a street-smart dog named Vinny in several episodes of the animated series Family Guy.. Accusing the guy of stolen valor is pretty fucked up, especially with no proof. He's a real Mobster. Since then, he has had no further trouble with the law. I watched them all the time, watched the way they walked, the cars they drove, the way they approached each other. She has written about a wide range of topics including TV ratings, casting and development, video games and AAPI representation. I don't see why he would lie about it. Sadly, Gandolfini died in 2013 during a trip to Rome with his family. We want to hear it. "I knew right away this was a role to kill for.". Makes zero sense. Pastore has appeared in numerous films in the years since "The Sopranos," including "College Road Trip" in 2008, "Surviving Family" in 2012, "Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn" and "The Family in 2013, and "Staten Island Summer" in 2015, among others. Later in his career, Sirico appeared in a variety of television shows including Lillyhammer, where he starred alongside hisSopranosco-star Steven Van Zandt, andFamily Guy. Alexandra Del Rosario is an entertainment reporter on the Los Angeles Times Fast Break Desk. Pussy is an integral part of Tony's inner circle before becoming an FBI informant. There were no A-listers on the emo-mob show not even close. The National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973, also known as the 1973 National Archives fire, was a fire that occurred at the Military Personnel Records Center in the St. Louis suburb of Overland, Missouri, from July 12-16, 1973. Iler revealed in a rare 2020 interview with "Sopranos" costars Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli that he struggled with alcohol and drug abuse following the show. Sirico, along with the rest of the cast of. Actor Tony Sirico, best known for his portrayal of the wise-cracking Paul Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri on The Sopranos, has died at the age of 79. It's the pride thing. Gonna miss you a lot my friend," the actor and musician said. Its a heartbreaking loss., Born July 29, 1942, Sirico grew up on the mean streets of Brooklyn first in East Flatbush, then Bensonhurst and was a self-described rough-and-tumble kid, he told Rolling Stonein a 2001 cover story. With all of his success and fame, Sirico has taken time out of his busy work schedule to help others. The actor guest-starred on "Sirens" and "Benders" in 2015, and voiced a character on animated sitcom "Jeff & Some Aliens" in 2017. The family is deeply grateful for the many expressions of love, prayer and condolences and requests that the public respect its privacy in this time of bereavement, his brother said on Facebook. Another character was talking about Paulie, and they said he was a bully. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time His best-known role was as Paulie And I did it., According to Chase, Sirico asked not to have Paulie be referred to as a bully in one scene. Michael Imperioli, who portrayed Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, called Sirico his dear friend, colleague and partner in crime.. "A larger than life character on and off screen. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr. July 29, 1942 July 8, 2022)[2] was an American actor. Tony Sirico died last week at 82 after nearly five decades as a screen actor. "Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i've ever known," Imperioli said on Instagram. 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