CHAPTER 01Life and work
James John Gandolfini (Italian: [ɡandolˈfiːni]; September 18, 1961 – June 19, 2013) 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 (1999–2007). For this role, he won three Primetime Emmy Awards, five Actor Awards, and one Golden Globe Award. His role as Tony Soprano is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performances in television history.
Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0.
James Gandolfini — Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗︎
CHAPTER 02A beginning in Westwood
James Gandolfini was born in Westwood. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.
James Gandolfini — biographical record ↗︎
CHAPTER 03Learning at Rutgers University
James Gandolfini studied at Rutgers University. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.
James Gandolfini — biographical record ↗︎
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