Michael Gandolfini

Michael Gandolfini (born May 10, 1999) is an American actor. He made his film debut in Ocean's 8 (2018), and appeared as Tony Soprano, the character originally played by his late father, James Gandolfini in the television series The Sopranos, in The Many Saints of Newark (2021).

Michael Gandolfini
Born (1999-05-10) May 10, 1999
New York City, U.S.
EducationNew York University
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Parent(s)

Early life

Gandolfini was born on May 10, 1999, in New York City[1][2][3][4] to actor James Gandolfini and Marcy Wudarski. He is of Italian and Polish heritage, and also has a younger half-sister from his father's second marriage. Growing up, Gandolfini enjoyed performing, but his father advised against an acting career, rather wanting him to pursue sports or "...be a director. They have the power."[3] [5]

Gandolfini's father died unexpectedly at the age of 51 of a heart attack in Rome on June 19, 2013.[6]

Career

Following his father's death, Gandolfini decided to pursue acting. He enrolled at New York University after graduating from high school. In his early audition efforts, he was cast in the HBO drama series The Deuce as Joey Dwyer.[7] In 2019, he was cast in The Many Saints of Newark to play the young version of Tony Soprano, the role played by his father in the television series The Sopranos.[8] Gandolfini, having never watched the show, watched through it to prepare for the role, describing it as an intense process.[7] He was later cast in the Russo brothers’ crime drama Cherry.[9]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Down the Shore Kid on the ride
2018 Ocean's 8 Busboy
2019 The Boy, the Dog and the Clown Weston
2021 Cherry Cousin Joe
The Many Saints of Newark Tony Soprano
2022 The Gray Man Post-production
Disappointment Blvd. Post-production
TBA Cat Person Post-production
Landscape with Invisible Hand Filming

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend Self Television documentary
2018–2019 The Deuce Joey Dwyer 10 episodes
2020 Acting for a Cause Benvolio Episode: "Romeo and Juliet"
2022 The Offer Andy Calhoun Upcoming miniseries
TBA Extrapolations Rowan Chopin Upcoming series

References
  1. Jacobs, Deborah L. (August 7, 2013). "James Gandolfini's Will Reflects A Parent's Dilemma". Forbes. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2019. His son Michael, from his marriage to Marcy Wudarski, was 14 when Gandolfini died suddenly in June [2013]...
  2. Ryan, Joal (October 18, 2002). "Gandolfini Comes Clean". E! News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. "James Gandolfini's Son Michael Says His Dad Never Wanted Him to Be an Actor". etonline.com. August 13, 2019.
  4. "James Gandolfini discovered by 13-year-old son". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  5. Pope, Nick (September 20, 2021). "The Making of Michael Gandolfini". Esquire UK. Hearst UK.
  6. "James Gandolfini Cause of Death: Autopsy Confirms Heart Attack Killed 'Sopranos' Star, Source Says". HuffPost. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  7. "Michael Gandolfini Opens Up About the Difficult Decision to Portray Tony Soprano". Esquire.
  8. "'Sopranos' Prequel Film Finds Young Tony: Michael Gandolfini Is Chip Off Old Block". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. Kroll, Justin (October 3, 2019). "Ciara Bravo Joins Tom Holland in Russo Brothers' Next Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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