Tony Sirico

Also known as Genaro Anthony Sirico Jr.

American actor (1942–2022)

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Tony Sirico, born Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, was an American actor and criminal. He began his work period in 1974 and continued until 2022. Sirico was a member of the Republican Party and spoke English. He was male and had two children.

Sirico died in Fort Lauderdale on July 8, 2022. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery. His native language was English, which he also used for writing.

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Film & TV

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Gennaro Anthony "Tony" Sirico, Jr. (July 29, 1942–July 8, 2022) was an American character actor most famous for his role as Paulie Gualtieri in the television series The Sopranos.

Known for

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos — Self (archive footage)2024
Respect the Jux — Bobby2022
If I Go Will They Miss Me2022
Sarah Q — Mr. Danny2018
Wonder Wheel — Angelo2017
Café Society — Vito2016
The Grinder — Sebastian2015
Zarra's Law — Tony Zarra2014
Friends and Romans — Bobby Musso2014
Nicky Deuce — Charlie Cement2013

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Key facts

Born: Genaro Anthony Sirico , ( 1942-07-24 ) July 24, 1942 , New York City , U.S.
Died: July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08) (aged 79), Fort Lauderdale, Florida , U.S.
Resting place: Calvary Cemetery, Queens
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1974–2022
Family: Robert Sirico (brother)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Brooklyn
Place of death: Fort Lauderdale
Occupation: criminal
Political party: Republican Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Image: David Chase and Tony Sirico, May 2000 (cropped).jpg
Number of children: 2

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date of birth: 1942-07-29
Commons category: Tony Sirico
name in native language: Tony Sirico
start of work period: 1974-00-00
birth name: Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr.
writing language: English language
date of death: 2022-07-08
end of work period: 2022-00-00
place of burial: Calvary Cemetery

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Encyclopedic overview

Genaro Anthony Sirico Jr. (/sɪˈriːkoʊ/ sih-REE-koh; July 24, 1942 – July 8, 2022) was an American actor. Often cast as a mobster, he is known for portraying Paulie Gualtieri in The Sopranos.

Born in Brooklyn to an Italian-American family, Sirico had a tumultuous early life marked by multiple arrests and periods of imprisonment for crimes including robbery, assault, and extortion. His interest in acting was sparked during a prison sentence, following a visit by an acting troupe of ex-convicts. Sirico's acting career began with minor roles in films such as Crazy Joe. Eventually, it led to significant roles in movies including Goodfellas and Mighty Aphrodite, as well as appearances in six other Woody Allen films.

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