James Gandolfini (born September 18, 1961) is an American actor of Italian descent. He was exposed to acting while a young man living in New York City, when he accompanied a friend to an acting class which changed Gandolfini's life. He was born to Michael Gandolfini (1935-2003) and Joann Gandolfini (1937-1992).

Although he acted on Broadway and in various films in the 1990s, Gandolfini...(continue reading)