Learn about the show's actors and actresses, their roles, images and more. Raymond was approached by Tony to replace Jackie Aprile, Sr as boss of the DiMeo crime family, due to his age and experience (Jackie was in and out. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. I've noticed during a rewatch how Richie isn't the psychopathic asshole he usually is towards civilians, like the boy who was working at Beansie's place, or the lady who was lying next to Livia, or even Davey - well until he didn't do what Richie said to him. Paul Herman, an actor known for appearances in mob movies as well as “The Sopranos,” has died. (Jason Cerbone) No other Sopranos character is more deserving of a firm slap to the face than Jackie Jr. Chianese was born in the Bronx, New York. Richie immediately sets himself up for power and influence, largely by selling cocaine with Junior Soprano on the pre-established garbage routes. Yep. Steve Schirripa. It was written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on March 5, 2000. "House Arrest" is the 11th episode of Season 2 of the HBO original series The Sopranos. 8. Starting as a drug dealer, Beansie matured under the guidance of then DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, eventually being promoted to running a successful heroin trafficking operation for the DiMeo. A jovial Richie transformed as if Jackul and Hyde into a vengeful angry Richie that immediately altered the mood of the room. He is based on DeCavalcante crime family acting. " Toodle-Fucking-Oo " is the sixteenth episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third of the show's second season. His dedication is so great that he courts. 76. She is a very strong-willed and unique character, having gone through so much tragedy in the background of The Sopranos narrative, and still showing an ability to carry on and give much-needed advice to her friends in the foreground of the plot. He was a regular cast member of The. Christopher "Chris" Moltisanti, frequently referred to as Chrissy is a mobster and nightclub owner, who was a made man in the Soprano crime family, under Tony Soprano. Monetization is disabled on this channel. Actor: The Taking of Pelham 123. The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. Beansie was also a mob associate and assisted in laundering money for them. They probably wrote the scene that way on purpose. RELATED: The 10 Most Iconic Locations In The Sopranos. Ralph is runs upstairs and hides and let’s jan do the talking. Richie was the scariest character on the Sopranos. He later asks Tony to enter a high-stakes poker game for which he borrows and loses $45,000. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Actor: Analyze That. Tony's old school friend digs himself into trouble with his gambling, while Tony's family problems only continue to grow. Richard "Richie" Aprile (May 23, 1945 — May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Libby Torres. " Soprano Jr. The DiMeo crime family is believed to have been formed in Northern New Jersey in the 1940s. This includes James Gandolfini, who plays her husband. Richie is the older brother of acting DiMeo crime family boss Jackie Aprile Sr. was the only son of Richie Aprile. His various criminal enterprises ensured him lots of money, and one of the last scenes involving Richie sees him and Janice buying a. At that point in his career, Al Pacino was only playing Al Pacino. She is the long-time girlfriend and, later, fiancée of Tony Soprano 's protégé, Christopher Moltisanti. He is portrayed by George Loros. Tony eventually became the de facto boss when Jackie died, although he. Actor: The Hunger Games. Richie ran over Beansie, but he thought it was due to money owed to him. Season 3. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. Little Ricky. Jack Henry Quaid is an American actor. James Gandolfini led the series as Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and centered on his life in the New Jersey-based mafia as well as the lives of his family, mafia colleagues and rivals. Richie often comes up when people discuss their most-hated character, which makes sense because he was definitely the antagonist to Tony, but he is easily one of my T5 favorite characters. Getty Images “Sopranos” creator David Chase revealed to New Jersey Monthly. Carmela De Angelis was played by Edie Falco in The Sopranos and Lauren DiMario in The Many Saints of Newark. He is a veteran, high-ranking capo in the DiMeo crime family and a close associate of Tony Soprano. In The Sopranos, Janice is portrayed by Aida Turturro who’s the eldest sibling of the show's protagonist, Tony Soprano. Season 2 featured its main antagonistic figure Richie Aprile (David Proval) being taken down not by. Season 2—in which Richie had. Richard Maldone. only appeared in one episode in the second season, "Knight in White Satin Armor". Steven Ralph Schirripa (/ ʃ ɪ ˈ r ɪ p ə / shirr-IP-ə; born September 3, 1957) is an American actor. The popularization of the fictional club benefited the real-life go-go bar, Satin Dolls, where. He couldn’t play Richie Aprile if he wanted to. Garner portrays Los Angeles private investigator Jim Rockford, with Noah Beery Jr. The son of the deceased acting boss, Jackie Aprile, Jackie Jr. An old school mobster, Carmine is the longtime boss of the Lupertazzi crime family, and seeks to maintain a peaceful and stable relationship with the DiMeo family, one of their main sources of income. There was no chance. I never thought he took Ralphie as seriously. Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York of Jewish heritage, the son of actress Clara Katz of Romanian origin. “Big girls don’t cry,” but Melfi and Dominic’s wife both do in this hour. Andrea Donna de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress. Christopher "Chris" Moltisanti, frequently referred to as Chrissy is a mobster and nightclub owner, who was a made man in the Soprano crime family, under Tony Soprano. Celebrated singer Frankie Valli joined Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri, on their podcast, Talking Sopranos, to discuss his history on the show. After Tony’s father, Johnny Soprano (Jon Bernthal), is released from prison, he castigates the ever-complaining Junior for not measuring up to Dickie. Written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and supervising producer Matthew Weiner, and directed by longtime series director Allen Coulter, it originally aired in the United States on May 16, 2004. " Pie-O-My " is the 44th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the fifth of the show's fourth season. Richie also targets Beansie because of what he sees as abandonment. " Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy. However, his father was ashamed of his only heir was a ball room dancer, as men like him thought that means the person is gay. Sun, Jan 30, 2000. The Many Saints of Newark is an American crime drama film prequel to the story of The Sopranos. "The Happy Wanderer" is the 6th episode of Season 2 the HBO original series The Sopranos. To Save Us All From Satan's Power", Cerbone's younger brother Matt played a younger Jackie Jr. Season 6, episode 21, "Made In America," ends in a totally confusing and ambiguous manner, which was extremely divisive at the time, as it was called both "amazing" and "disappointing" by fans and. Ercole " Eckley / Boot " DiMeo, was the founder and former longtime Boss of the DiMeo crime family . Nice Guy: Aside from a brief Bad Boss moment (probably due to nerves, as he was being threatened by Richie Aprile), Beansie is a fairly genial guy who gets along well enough with Tony to earn his favoritism. He loved the horse; the horse loved him. " Toodle-Fucking-Oo " is the sixteenth episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third of the show's second season. This was revealed in the show's fifth season, and became one of. Meadow Soprano Paulie Gualtieri. 6cm). After playing Richie Aprile on The Sopranos, Proval appeared in films such as Smokin’ Aces (2006) and Balls of Fury (2007) and TV shows like HBO’s Vinyl (2016) and. And presumably Jackie Senior. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's. Oh yeah, she also killed Richie and pushed Ralphie down a flight of stairs. ; Cold Ham: His relative restraint, gravitas and overall rigidness in body language make for a peculiar mix from a non-actor like Steve Van Zandt, "overacting by omission". , played by Joseph R. Rosalie is one of Carmela's close friends, and the widow of late mob boss Jackie Aprile Sr. Imperioli had played the impulsive young mobster. Burt Gervasi was the final Sopranos crew member to get whacked by one of his own in the series. Season 6. Richard "Richie" Aprile (1945 - May 2000) was a capo of the DiMeo crime family and the older brother of acting boss Jackie Aprile Sr. TVMA. At first, Tony tells Scantino, no, but then he relents. Steve Schirripa: This put the show on the map. He played Jackie Aprile Jr. The Boiardo crime family of Newark, first led by Richie “The Boot” Boiardo (center) and then his son, Tony Boy. He is an actor and writer, known for Analyze That (2002), The Sopranos (1999) and Jersey Girl (1992). And Imperioli, whose Christopher character brushed up against Richie several times, recalled Proval mentioning it. " Such a simple line might not seem too threatening, but when it comes from a man like Tony Soprano, it takes on a whole new context. ) " Fortunate Son " is the 29th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third of the show's third season. Emmy Award winner David Chase finally confirms that Tony died in The Sopranos series finale after refusing to answer the question for years. In The Sopranos season 2, the release of Richie Aprile (David Proval) leads to a clash with his brother Jackie's successor, Tony Soprano. In The Sopranos, Janice is portrayed by Aida Turturro who’s the eldest sibling of the show's protagonist, Tony Soprano. E3 ∙ Toodle-Fucking-Oo. Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto, portrayed by Joe Pantoliano, is a soldier, and later capo in the DiMeo crime family. • 2 yr. A lot of the actors on Sopranos are just playing a hopped up version of themselves. View contact info at IMDbPro. The only confirmed death, however, is that of the driver. Andrew Dice Clay was born on September 29, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Its teleplay was written by Michael Imperioli, from a story idea by Imperioli and Maria Laurino. Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. The jacket represents being the Don and Richie wanted that appreciation and respect for giving him it to him. He was. That. The Boiardo crime family of Newark, first led by Richie “The Boot” Boiardo (center) and then his son, Tony Boy. 20, 2020 6:34 am EST. He also ran an auto. David Proval is a veteran actor with over a 100 acting credits to his name. He started his show business career at the age of six, when he was discovered by his manager, Jeff Mitchell of J. Original name, Aron Proval; born May 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, NY; sonof Clara Katz (an actress); married Harriet Cohen; children: Marc, Brett. The Soprano Family was supposed to have around 60 made guys and we see a fraction of them on the show. Career-Ending Injury: Is allowed to retire after Richie Aprile prevents him from ever walking again, a rarity for anyone involved in the life. , was once the. Season 3 of The Sopranos is, in many ways, comparable to Season 4, though perhaps it's a little more eventful. Monetization is disabled on this channel. So no, I couldn't take Ritchie in anything. [deleted] • 23 days ago. Menu. SOPRANOS BEST AND WORST ACTORS Tier 1: JG (Tony), Edie Falco (Carmela), John Ventimiglia (Artie), Frank Vincent (phil leotardo). With James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli. is the main deuteragonist of Season 1 of The Sopranos, and a minor character in the 2021 prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark. 35 Wikipedia views yesterday. Richie Aprile only appeared in two seasons of The Sopranos but left a lasting mark, thanks to his impulsiveness, lack of remorse, and penchant for violence. notgtax1 • 4 yr. Ralph is not present in Season 1 or 2, as he spends a prolonged amount of time in Miami overseeing the family's real estate interests from Spring 1998 to September 2000, returning following the "disappearance" of Aprile capo Richie Aprile. "The Sopranos" A Hit Is a Hit (TV Episode 1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Vito Spatafore, scion of the Spatafore Construction family and cousin of the Apriles, is a member of Ralph Cifaretto's crew. Early in 2020, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa premiered the Talking Sopranos podcast. 8. He was a tremendous character. Junior showed us the reasoning in his classic "he couldn't sell it" monologue. Ralph killed that 20 year strippers for hitting him. The Sopranos cast got a big bonus thanks to James Gandolfini, a new book claims. Steven Ralph Schirripa (/ ʃ ɪ ˈ r ɪ p ə / shirr-IP-ə; born September 3, 1957) is an American actor. Obviously, the writers knew that they were going to kill Richie Aprille off. The cast of “The Sopranos” paid homage to Tony Sirico after he passed away on Friday at 79. ) played by Jason Cerbone, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. The Sopranos. 94 Metascore. The Aprile Crew is a crew within the DiMeo Crime Family. Gabriella Dante (5 Episodes)David Proval (Richie Aprile) and Jerry Adler (Hesh) were two non-Italian ‘Sopranos’ stars. Biography IMDbPro All topics Richard Maldone Actor Writer IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Richard Maldone was born in 1963 in New York, USA. Both are scum, but Ralph was more scum. Raymond "Buffalo Ray" Curto is a supporting character on The Sopranos. 35 Wikipedia views yesterday. . [2] [3] After his early roles in the television series M*A*S*H and the 1983 comedy Risky Business, he gained recognition for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films and. With James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt. Schirripa is host of two Investigation Discovery series: Karma's A B*tch! and. He is an actor and writer, known. It is the 26th overall episode in the series. [1] For her performance, de Matteo won the 2004 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series . This was the only relationship Tony had that wasn't complicated. ago. He is portrayed by Steven Van Zandt. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. He was 76. 1y. fandom. She is portrayed by Drea de Matteo. Some fans have argued that he was killed off too soon. And Imperioli, whose Christopher character brushed up against Richie several times, recalled Proval mentioning it. John Magaro portrays a young Silvio Dante in the 2021 prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark . The Many Saints of Newark: Directed by Alan Taylor. Both are scum, but Ralph was more scum. You did good,” David Proval, who played Richie Aprile on “The Sopranos” posted to. The actor, who played Tony Soprano, gave his Sopranos costars $33,000 each after his own HBO contract dispute, according to Tinderbox: HBO's Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers by James Andrew. . Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands. It was written by Frank Renzulli, Robin Green, and Mitchell Burgess and directed by John Patterson, and originally aired on March 19, 2000. It's mot about the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. And I'm listening and start laughing about the concept of the character of Richie Aprile (not the actor) also being the voice of Homer Simpson. It is the 19th overall episode in the series. Ralph may have committed a more heinous act than we ever see Richie commit but Richie was more of a violent psychopath at his core compared to Ralph. Richie was (and remains) arguably my favorite character on The Sopranos, and the role was played to utter perfection by David Proval. ”. Janice was a mesmerizing mess. Richie was different to civilians. Carmela: In a year, tops, you're gonna have to accept a gumar. Steven Ralph Schirripa is an American actor. Little Ricky. Intended as a light comedy, but the actor who plays Allen's neighbor played the part straight and really made the movie along with the zingers and Diane Keaton in my view. Carmine became the boss of the family during the. A conflicted New Jersey crime boss seeks therapy to cope with mob and family. 50 feet is the length of approximately 66. Aida Turturro is a member of the famous Turturro acting family (John being the most famous of all the cousins) and was also a longtime friend of James Gandolfini. When dining out at a fine restaurant, Tony becomes annoyed at one of the patrons wearing a ball cap at another table. zazild92. 6 Seasons. , and is likely bisexual. Any help greatly appreciated! His name is Rick…. Davey has a compulsive gambling habit, which Tony uses for his profit. Junior permits him to raise the matter with capo Albert "Ally Boy" Barese, who is not persuaded. He Is Risen (. Notable features in which he has appeared include The Phantom (1996), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Four Rooms (1995) and The Shawshank Redemption (1994). The television show Junior Soprano and Catherine Romano are watching when he falls asleep is Diagnosis: Murder, starring Dick Van Dyke. 1 Reply. Later in the series, Richie gave Tony the brown jacket he took from Rocco as a gift. Giacomo "Jackie" Aprile, Sr. In 1965, Bright starred in poet Michael McClure 's two-person show The Beard, performing first in San. Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor. During the shootout between Harold and Johnny's crews, Dickie shoots a passing hippie van by accident, causing it to crash and catch on fire. HBO. Jason was born on November 2, 1977 in New York. Are you a fan of The Sopranos? Do you want to know who made the most money on the show? Well, let's talk about David Proval, the actor who played RichieWho do you guys think was the worst actor/actress in sopranos?. HBO Entertainment. Eventually, the beatings get so bad that Adriana’s uncle, Richie Aprile (David Proval) intervenes and threatens Christopher’s life if he continues to to strike her. ”. Him being a mob asset should've been motivation for Richie to at least respect the process and request a sit down (much like the issue of Junior taxing Hesh), not violently assault the guy with little to no provocation. Career. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Bada Bing! is a fictional strip club from the HBO drama television series The Sopranos. Schirripa is host of two Investigation Discovery series: Karma's A B*tch! and. Warner Bros. Bronchtein, it originally aired on October 13, 2002. HBO Entertainment. B. His dedication is so great that he courts. Michael Rispoli was born on 27 November 1960 in Nyack, New York, USA. It is the 16th overall episode in the series. Bronchtein, and originally aired on March 11, 2001. According to Sopranos; A Family History, Giacomo Michael Aprile, Sr. as Richie Santini (1 episode) # 275. House Arrest ( The Sopranos) House Arrest (. ago. However, his father was ashamed of his only heir was a ball room dancer, as men like him thought that means the person is gay. Richie expresses disgust at the presumed homosexuality of his son, who is a dancer; Janice contradicts him, and he silences her with a punch to the mouth. Giovanni Francis "Johnny Boy" Soprano ( Joseph Siravo) is the father of Tony and an ex-capo of the crew Tony eventually runs. It was a key location for events in the series, named for the catchphrase "bada bing", a phrase popularized by James Caan's character Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. But what he lacks in stature he more than makes up for in pugnacity. Other vital statistics like weight or shoe size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes. This is a list of every death, onscreen or otherwise, in The Sopranos, The Sopranos: Road to Respect and The Many Saints of Newark. . Richard. Scene from:Season 6 Episode 21 "Made in America"You're only as good as your last envelope. That crew has seen a variety of capos come and go in the last few years — before Ralph it was Gigi Cestone, and before Gigi it was Richie Aprile — and Vito was loyal to all of them. ’ | HBO. He got his start when he was 2 years old by appearing on a commercial for Sesame Street (1969). We had to stop. Full Leather Jacket. Pie O'My. Dominic Chianese. Paul Herman died in March 2022 at the age of 76. He portrayed Richie Aprile in a recurring main role of The Sopranos . He is portrayed by actor Tony Lip. They say "It's never too late" and "All those good comes to those who wait", their right on both counts Richie Aprile (David Proval) was the brother of Jackie Aprile, who was head of the DiMeo crime family when the series started. His father, Jackie Aprile, Sr. Matt Bevilaqua (6 Episodes) Maureen Van Zandt. ; Deceased []. David "Davey" Scatino is the (former) owner of Ramsey Sports and Outdoors and a childhood friend of Tony Soprano and Artie Bucco. Vito killed Jackie Jr, his cousin. Beansie is easily bullied by Richie because he chose to not become a made guy, instead choosing to run a legitimate pizzeria. Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. The crew were known to be involved in construction, drug trafficking, gambling, sports betting and waste management. Meadow gets in trouble after a party gets out of hand. He is an actor and producer, known for The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990), Blue Jasmine (2013) and A Star Is Born (2018). Joe Pantoliano. Doesn't help that most of the men are involved in organized crime too. Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. Proval fantastically played Richie. After serving 10 years in prison, Richie Aprile (David Proval) believes that Beansie owes him money, due to being mentored as a drug dealer in. He has also played recurring characters in television series such. Among other roles, he was part of the main cast of HBO's Vinyl (2016). A naïve and slimy, yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with. Lorenzo "Larry Boy" Barese is a recurring character portrayed by Tony Darrow. Richard “Richie” Aprile Sr. The real damsel in distress, though, is Janice, who, having hitched her carriage to the recently paroled Richie Aprile, realizes that (1) the little guy is not up to the task of taking over Tony. With James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli. He married Joanne Moltisanti (née Blundetto) and they had a son, Christopher. It started with Proval finding James Russo and Robert Pastorelli, two actors he truly respected, in the room. Richard Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. Some of the clips that make Richie Aprile a favorite of many Sopranos fans. As such,. It originally aired in the. Janice killing him - one of the most shocking moments of the show - ultimately did Tony a giant favor. Richie Catena /. Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. The Sopranos (Richie Aprile),Vinyl (Sal Finestra), Silent But Deadly. After serving 10 years in prison, Richie Aprile (David Proval) believes that Beansie owes him money, due to being mentored as a drug dealer. "The Sopranos" All Happy Families (TV Episode 2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. Anyone else saying “ramp” wouldn’t have been the same. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Teddy Roosevelt once gave an entire speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. Carmela was Tony’s high school sweetheart, and they got married at a young age. The Knight in White Satin Armor: Directed by Allen Coulter. She was engaged to Richie Aprile (David Proval), shot him to death, then hooked up with Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano), only for Tony to eventually kill him. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. djslater • 23 days ago. official websites, agency resumes, in person encounters with actors at conventions and pictures/films. He has been married to Madeline Crawford since 18 September 1993. It was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on September 29, 2002. All joking aside, it truly is a legitimate. He is best known for his portrayal of tough-guy, criminal characters, and has starred in films such as American Me (1992), Raising Arizona (1987), Dick Tracy (1990), Gotti (1996), The Rock (1996), and The Devil's Rejects (2005). Davey, a compulsive gambler, owes Richie Aprile $8,000 and has been banned from Richie's poker game until the debt has been paid. Maureen Van Zandt. Massive says he is acting on behalf of the mother of a. " Brother of Jackie Aprile, uncle of Jackie Jr. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO. It was written by Frank Renzulli, directed by John Patterson and originally aired on February 20, 2000. It seemed unlikely there would ever be a follow-up to 'The Sopranos' after lead actor James Gandolfini died. Aprile was known to be impulsively violent, callous, irascible, greedy, and narcissistic, and. The Sopranos. I don't even know what to say about it. Meadow gets in trouble after a party gets out of hand. James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Lorraine Bracco as Dr. On the Talking Sopranos podcast, Proval recalled going to read for the Richie part. It was written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and co-producer Todd A. cancel culture 6:35 p. First appearances []. It is the 19th overall episode in the series. The horse didn't fly away when it got older, she never. Maureen Van Zandt is known for The Sopranos (1999), The Christmas Chronicles (2018) and Iron Terry Malone. David Proval is a veteran actor with o. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. Toodle-Fucking-Oo: Directed by Lee Tamahori. Richard "Little Ricky" Aprile, Jr. ; The Consigliere: His. (commonly referred to as Jackie, Jr. College. With James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli. It was quite amazing: here’s this guy Tony Soprano – he’s balding, he’s overweight and he just murdered someone. . Edie Falco, who plays Carmela in The Sopranos, stands out just as much as any of her fellow cast members. She is a very strong-willed and unique character, having gone through so much tragedy in the background of. Artie Bucco. Richie's constant acts of insubordination make him unique since most mobsters cower at the sight of Tony. The Sopranos - Richie Disrupts Poker Game. The only confirmed. himself was kept away from the family business by his. is a supporting character in The Sopranos. With James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Dominic Chianese. It lacks an episode quite as devastating as "Whitecaps" or the final episode of the. The creator and showrunner has remained as tight-lipped as possible about what actually happened in the final scene of "The Sopranos," though he has let slip that it was a death scene. Gregg Wattenberg. Oh yeah, she also killed Richie and pushed Ralphie down a flight of stairs. Actor Birth Details May 20, 1942 New York, New York, United States. In 'Isabella', a morose Tony buys a cartoon of orange juice (a nod to the. Paul Herman first appears as Beansie Gaeta in The Sopranos season 2, episode 3 (“Toodle-Fucking-Oo”). Joseph Peter Pantoliano (born September 12, 1951) [1] is an American actor who has appeared in over 150 films, television and stage productions. He is Tony Soprano 's protégé and a member of the DiMeo crime family, rising from associate. Actor: Blue Bloods. RELATED: 10 Low-Key Villains In The Sopranos. It’s a feral punch to the face, courtesy of fiancée Richie Aprile (David Proval), that causes the Soprano blood of Tony's. TV Shows. Tony continues putting the squeeze on David, while Richie discusses the possibility with Junior of removing some competition while 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero continues to be an informant. and Adriana La Cerva.