Actors and Actresses – Page 71

Tony Sirico, Who Played a Gangster in ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 79

A familiar face in Woody Allen movies, the actor became widely know for his portrayal of Paulie Walnuts on the hit HBO series.

“The Godfather” helped open up a range of roles for the actor that allowed him to play against type and expectation in wonderful ways.

A Bronx native, he starred in countless movies and TV shows, but was most closely identified with the volatile character Sonny Corleone.

The 32-year-old plays an imprisoned drug dealer facing an unusual choice in the Apple TV+ series, written by Dennis Lehane.

After nine seasons on the NBC series, Amir Arison is making his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s popular 2003 novel.