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The Sopranos

★ 8.7 1999 · 1990s 6 seasons HBO

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Synopsis

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

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Cast & Crew

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Tony Soprano

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Carmela Soprano

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Meadow Soprano

Robert Iler

Robert Iler

A.J. Soprano

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Jennifer Melfi

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Christopher Moltisanti

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt

Silvio Dante

Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico

Paulie Gualtieri

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Corrado 'Junior' Soprano

Aida Turturro

Aida Turturro

Janice Soprano

Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa

Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri

Gianna Maria Smart

Gianna Maria Smart

Producer

Terence Winter

Terence Winter

Executive Producer

Ilene Landress

Ilene Landress

Executive Producer

Martin Bruestle

Martin Bruestle

Producer

Brad Grey

Brad Grey

Executive Producer

David Chase

David Chase

Executive Producer

Trivia about The Sopranos

The main cast was put together through a process of auditions and readings.

James Gandolfini was invited to audition for the part of Tony Soprano after casting director Susan Fitzgerald saw a short clip of his performance in the 1993 film True Romance.

Lorraine Bracco played the role of mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, and she was originally asked to play the role of Carmela Soprano.

Tony Sirico had a criminal history, and he signed on to play Paulie Walnuts so long as his character was not to be a "rat".

Van Zandt, a guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, had never acted before.

Several have appeared together in films and television series before joining the cast of The Sopranos.