Age, Biography, and Wiki
Tony Sirico was born on July 29, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. His early life was marked by involvement in crime, with nearly 30 arrests, before he transitioned into acting. He gained fame for his roles in The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and several Woody Allen films. Sirico passed away on July 8, 2022, at the age of 79.
| Occupation | Republicans |
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| Date of Birth | 24 July 1942 |
| Age | 82 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 8 July, 2022 |
| Died Place | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: While some sources list his height as 5 feet 10 inches, others specify it as 5 feet 11 inches.
- Weight: Approximately 85 kg.
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 85 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information available about Sirico's relationship status. He had two children, Joeanna and Richard Sirico.
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Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his death, Tony Sirico's net worth was estimated to be around $8 million to $10 million, depending on the source. His income primarily came from his acting career, particularly from his long-running role in The Sopranos and appearances in various films.
Career, Business, and Investments
Sirico's career spanned over four decades, beginning in the late 1970s. He started as an extra in The Godfather: Part II and went on to appear in numerous films and TV shows, including Goodfellas, Bullets Over Broadway, and The Sopranos. His role as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in The Sopranos remains his most iconic and enduring performance. He also voiced characters in animated series like Family Guy and The Fairly OddParents.
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 and eventually led to significant roles in movies including Goodfellas and Mighty Aphrodite, as well as appearances in six other Woody Allen films.
Aside from his film career, Sirico made notable contributions to television and animation, voicing characters in The Fairly OddParents. His role in The Sopranos earned him acclaim. Sirico's life off-screen was marked by his service in the United States Army, and his philanthropic efforts, including USO visits to Southwest Asia. He died in 2022, aged 79.
He grew up in the East Flatbush and Bensonhurst neighborhoods of Brooklyn, and attended Midwood High School, but did not graduate. Sirico's brother, Robert Sirico, is a Catholic priest and co-founder of the free-market Acton Institute. As a teenager, Sirico was shot in a dispute over a girl. He subsequently served in the United States Army.
Sirico's most acclaimed acting job was that of Paulie Gualtieri in David Chase's Emmy award-winning drama The Sopranos. He originally auditioned for the role of Uncle Junior with Frank Vincent, but Dominic Chianese landed the role. David Chase instead offered him the role of Paulie Gualtieri; Sirico agreed under the condition that his character "would not become a rat".
Social Network
Tony Sirico was not particularly active on social media, but his legacy continues to be celebrated by fans of The Sopranos and his other works.
Education
Detailed information about Sirico's educational background is not readily available. His early life and career were more influenced by his experiences as a gangster than by formal education.
