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Bobby Baccalieri, Sr.
"Another Toothpick" is the 31st episode of the HBO original series ''The Sopranos'' and the fifth of the show's third season. It was written by Terence Winter and directed by Jack Bender, and originally aired on March 25, 2001. Starring * James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano * Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi * Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano * Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti * Dominic Chianese as Corrado Soprano, Jr. * Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante * * Tony Sirico as Paulie Gualtieri * Robert Iler as A.J. Soprano * Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano * Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva * Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano * John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco * Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri * Robert Funaro as Eugene Pontecorvo * Kathrine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco * Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto ''* = credit only'' Guest starring * Tom Aldredge as Hugh De Angelis * Jason Cerbone as Jackie Aprile, Jr. * Vince Curatola as Johnny Sack * Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sopranos
''The Sopranos'' is an American Crime film#Crime drama, crime drama television series created by David Chase. The series follows Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey American Mafia, Mafia boss who suffers from panic attacks. He reluctantly begins seeing a psychiatrist, Jennifer Melfi, Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), who encourages him to open up about his difficulties balancing his family life with his criminal life. List of The Sopranos characters, Other important characters include Tony's family, Mafia colleagues, and rivals, most notably his wife Carmela Soprano, Carmela (Edie Falco) and his protégé and distant cousin Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli). Having been Greenlight, greenlit in 1997, the series was broadcast on HBO from January 10, 1999, to June 10, 2007, spanning six seasons and List of The Sopranos episodes, 86 episodes. Broadcast syndication followed in the United States and internationally. ''The Sopranos'' was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silvio Dante
Silvio Manfred Dante is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ''The Sopranos'', portrayed by Steven Van Zandt. He is the consigliere and right-hand man to Tony Soprano in the DiMeo crime family. John Magaro portrays a young Silvio Dante in the 2021 prequel film, '' The Many Saints of Newark''. Character biography According to '' The Sopranos, A Family History'', Silvio was born in June 1957 in West Orange, New Jersey. His father was Joseph "Beppo" Dante, of Calabrian origin, a member of Knights of Columbus and mob soldier who was gunned down in 1959. Silvio was a childhood friend of Tony Soprano. His early criminal activity often involved Tony and Jackie Aprile Sr. His original career plan was to be a professional singer, but this dream never materialized. Despite this, Silvio has maintained a connection to show business through ownership of numerous clubs in North Jersey over the years, and in backing aspiring young starlets who come up through his clubs. Silvio's su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Baccalieri
Robert Baccalieri Jr., portrayed by Steve Schirripa, is a fictional character on the HBO series ''The Sopranos''. He is nicknamed "Bobby Bacala". A third-generation gangster, Bobby is first shown as a soldier and then later top aide to Corrado "Junior" Soprano. Throughout the series, he rises through the ranks of the organized crime organization, eventually becoming a close confidant of Tony, as well as his brother-in-law. Family background Bobby Sr. fathered Bobby Jr. at 31 or 32 years old. In the episode "Soprano Home Movies", Bobby states his grandfather had fled Italy to the United States due to political conflict during the Fascist regime, illegally entering through Montreal. In " For All Debts Public and Private", Bobby mentions that in 2002 his mother is 69 and that following the September 11 attacks her mental health has gone downhill. It is implied that his parents are separated or divorced. Bobby was the son of Bobby Baccalieri Sr., a highly respected mobster (who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven R
Stephen or Steven is an English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or " protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon. A common variant of the name used in English is Stephan ( ); related names that have found some currency or significance in English include Stefan (pronounced or in English), Esteban (often pronounced ), and the Shakespearean Stephano ( ). Origins The name "Stephen" (and it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artie Bucco
This is a list of characters from the HBO series ''The Sopranos'', and its prequel film '' The Many Saints of Newark.'' Main characters Cast table Main character biographies Tony Soprano Jennifer Melfi Carmela Soprano Christopher Moltisanti Corrado "Junior" Soprano Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero is portrayed by Vincent Pastore. Big Pussy was a longtime close friend and mob enforcer for Tony Soprano, and was also shown to be close friends with fellow DiMeo crime family mobsters Paulie "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri and Silvio Dante, and was once a close friend to Tony's uncle Corrado "Junior" Soprano. In the tie-in video game it is revealed he has an illegitimate son named Joey LaRocca. Samson Moeakiola portrays a young Bonpensiero in the 2021 prequel film, '' The Many Saints of Newark''. The son of Lino Bonpensiero, Salvatore Bonpensiero started out as a cat burglar, and was affectionately known as Pussy, in reference to those tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ventimiglia
John Ventimiglia (, ; born ) is an American actor. He portrayed Artie Bucco in the HBO television series ''The Sopranos'' and had a recurring role as Dino Arbogast, an Organized Crime Control Bureau Chief for the NYPD, on the American police procedural/drama series '' Blue Bloods'' on CBS. Early life Ventimiglia was born in Ridgewood, Queens to Sicilian immigrants from Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily and grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. Ventimiglia grew up speaking Sicilian at home with his parents and still speaks fluent Sicilian to this day. He graduated from Teaneck High School in 1981 where he played on the football team. In the 1980s he lived in the East Village with Michael Imperioli, who would later play Christopher Moltisanti on ''The Sopranos''. Career Ventimiglia has had parts in feature films such as '' Cop Land'', '' Jesus' Son'', '' The Iceman'', '' The Funeral'', '' The Wannabe'', and '' Mickey Blue Eyes'' and has appeared in numerous television shows inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janice Soprano
Janice Soprano Baccalieri is a fictional character in the HBO television drama series ''The Sopranos'' and in the film '' The Many Saints of Newark''. She is the eldest sibling of the show's protagonist, Tony Soprano ( James Gandolfini). On the show, she is portrayed by Aida Turturro, and a young Janice appears in flashbacks portrayed by Madeline Blue and Juliet Fox. Alexandra Intrator portrays a young Janice Soprano in the 2021 prequel film, '' The Many Saints of Newark''. Background Presented as the oldest child of mobster Johnny Boy Soprano and Livia Soprano in a household financed by crime; Janice grew complacent about her family's criminal ties. She is portrayed as having a very callous and rebellious nature. In the show, after graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Janice joined an ashram in Venice, Los Angeles, the character adopting the name Parvati Wasatch. Janice, under her new name, traveled across Europe, staying in Paris, France, and Sri Lanka, and mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aida Turturro
Aida Turturro (born September 25, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Janice Soprano on the HBO drama series ''The Sopranos''. Early life and education After graduating from high school, Turturro earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Career Film Turturro appeared in her first film, '' True Love'', in 1989. She has acted in films such as '' What About Bob?'', '' Jersey Girl'', and '' Illuminata''. Turturro also had small parts in '' Sleepers'' and '' Deep Blue Sea''. Television From 2000 to 2007, Turturro appeared as Janice Soprano in 49 episodes of ''The Sopranos'', earning two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2001 and 2007. In 2009, Turturro appeared in "Bite Me", a sixth-season episode of the NBC series '' Medium'', playing the evil Bobbi Catalano. Turturro appeared in the eighth-season episode "Car Periscope" of '' Cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adriana La Cerva
Adriana La Cerva is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ''The Sopranos'', portrayed by Drea de Matteo. She is the long-time girlfriend and, later, fiancée of Tony Soprano's protégé, Christopher Moltisanti. For her performance, de Matteo won the 2004 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Character history Adriana is the niece of Jackie and Richie Aprile. She is not repulsed by the Mafia lifestyle and starts out as a hostess at Artie Bucco's restaurant, Vesuvio. Adriana is initially portrayed as shallow and materialistic, interested in the things that her boyfriend Christopher's money could buy: expensive cars, shoes, jewelry, drugs, and designer clothing. Despite the couple growing closer, she becomes a frequent victim of domestic violence at the hands of Christopher. After he and Adriana fight, she moves in with her mother, but Chris gets her back by proposing to her, against her mother's advice. Despite this, the two do not get marr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drea De Matteo
Andrea Donna de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva on the television drama ''The Sopranos'' (1999–2006), for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2004. Other notable roles include Gina Tribbiani on '' Joey'' (2004–2006), Wendy Case on '' Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014), Angie Bolen on '' Desperate Housewives'' (2009–2010), and Detective Tess Nazario on '' Shades of Blue'' (2016–2018). Early life and education De Matteo was born in Whitestone, Queens, New York City. Her mother Donna is a playwright and playwriting teacher who has been on faculty at HB Studio, and her father, Albert, was a furniture manufacturer who was owner and CEO of Avery Boardman and Carlyle. She is of Italian descent, and grew up in a Catholic family. After graduating from the Loyola School, De Matteo earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film production from New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meadow Soprano
Meadow Mariangela Soprano, portrayed by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ''The Sopranos''. In the early seasons, Meadow is introduced as a smart but spoiled partygoer, whose over-dramatic personality and tendency of living in a state of denial reveal a somewhat troubled upbringing. In the later seasons, her character developed with her understanding of the realities of life, money, politics, and relationships. The stark contrast to her brother A.J., she is an achiever in the family and the source of pride for her parents. Her growth would foreshadow that of her younger brother, A.J played by Robert Iler. In 1997, Sigler was cast as Meadow Soprano. When her manager first told her about the audition for ''The Sopranos'', Sigler thought she would have to sing as a soprano. Fictional biography Born on September 13, 1982, Meadow is the first-born child of Tony, played by James Gandolfini, and Carmela Soprano, played by Edie Falco. She was active ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (born May 15, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO series ''The Sopranos'' from 1999 to 2007. Early life Sigler was born in Jericho, New York, on May 15, 1981, the daughter of Steve and Connie Sigler. She had two older brothers, Adam and Brian. Her father was the founder of the Men's Senior Baseball League. Sigler is of History of the Jews in Greece, Greek-Jewish and History of the Jews in Romania, Romanian-Jewish descent through her father, and of Cuban descent through her mother. Sigler's mother was raised Catholic Church, Catholic but Conversion to Judaism, converted to Judaism upon marrying Sigler's father. She attended Jericho High School and studied at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Old Bethpage, New York. Career Acting In 1997, Sigler was cast as Meadow Soprano, daughter of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano on the HBO series ''The Sopranos''. When her manager first told her about auditioning for ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
