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Michael Gandolfini: See Photos Of The Young Acotor & James Gandolfini’s Son

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Michael Gandolfini

Michael Gandolfini
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Born four months after ‘The Sopranos’ premiered, Michael Gandolfini grew up with an icon for a father – but he didn’t know the late James Gandolfini as the iconic mobster, Tony Soprano. He only knew him as ‘Dad.’ Though James and Michael’s mother, Marcy Wudarski, divorced when their son was only 3, James continued to be a presence in his son’s life. James advised Michael to not pursue an acting career, encouraging his son to get into sports or become a director instead, since they ‘have the power.’

Michael was, sadly, the one who discovered an unconscious James on the bathroom floor at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in 2013. The Gandolfinis were in Rome, since James was to travel to Sicily to receive an award at the Taormina Film Fest. Michael called reception, who in turned summoned the paramedics. Sadly, it was too late. James had passed away from a heart attack.

 

Following his father’s death, Michael enrolled in New York University to pursue acting. His first big role came in 2018, portraying Joey Dwyer on ‘The Deuece.’ In 2021, he was tasked with playing a young Tony Soprano in the prequel film, ‘The Many Saints of Newark.’

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Michael Gandolfini & His ‘Family’

Michael Gandolfini & His ‘Family’
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Jonathan Bernthal, Michael Gandolfini, and Vera Farmiga pose on the red carpet of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ film premiere in September 2021. Vera and Jonathan play Tony Soprano’s parents in the film. 

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Michael Gandolfini & His Fans

Michael Gandolfini & His Fans
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Michael Gandolfini signs autographs while at the Tribeca premiere of ‘The Many Saints of Newark.’ Here, the young actor looks exactly like his father. 

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Michael Gandolfini in 2019

Michael Gandolfini in 2019
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Michael Gandolfini arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “It: Chapter 2” at the Regency Village Theatre in August 2019. Michael didn’t have a part in the film, but clearly, he loves the craft. 

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Michael Gandolfini Looks Dapper

Michael Gandolfini Looks Dapper
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Michael Gandolfini rocks a dark suit at the ‘It Chapter Two’ film premiere in 2019. Check out that tie, tho. 

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Michael Gandolfini in 2020

Michael Gandolfini in 2020
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Michael Gandolfini arrives at the HBO Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California in 2020. The man looks good in a suit!

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