James John Gandolfini was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, the Italian-American Mafia crime boss in HBO's television series The Sopranos. From Wikipedia
Fresh insights from a 2025 biography reveal Chase’s initial hesitation to cast Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, while Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa confirm their involvement in an upcoming Sopranos film co-written by Imperioli.