4merper4mer Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I assume many of you watched The Sopranos. I think most people would say Gandolfini gave the best performance in that series, but let’s leave him out for this thread. Who do you think played their character best in that series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Vincent Pastore- Big Pussey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Carmela and Little Carmine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 50 minutes ago, PastaJoe said: Yes sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 There aren’t many bad choices but IMO the guy who played Johnny Sack knocked it out of the park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Paulie didn't have to act much/He spent 7 years in the can in his 20s I believe. Edited January 19, 2021 by Wacka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Not Artie Bucco or Janis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frat-Train Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Joe Pantiliano as Ralph, in my opinion. No question. He’s a scene stealer in most movies but he was outstanding in his brief time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: Not Artie Bucco or Janis I wasn’t big on Adrianna either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: I wasn’t big on Adrianna either. Christophaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Terrible acting. Great show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I thought the show was overacting the NY/NJ Mob stereotype. I thought the show was okay, not great. The best acting in that show was Edie Falco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 One of the best TV shows of all time; it was filled with good acting. Best of the entire show for me was Edie Falco. Then Gandolfini. Then Lorraine Bracco. Michael Imperioli was solid, I LOVED Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts), Dominic Chianese (Uncle Jr.) was great, Aida Turturro....they were all solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Pauly Walnuts!! Bobby Baccala was good role too. Well portrayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I didn't really dig the sopranos after season 2. As far as acting performances, Gandolfini killed it. Christopher was really well done. Lots of the main characters seemed to be a bit over the top on the acting/writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 The strippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Annabella Sciorra was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 1:49 AM, Johnny Hammersticks said: Pauly Walnuts!! Bobby Baccala was good role too. Well portrayed. Agree on Bobby. So believable, could definetly see a million Bobby’s in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) was on Larry King Live many years ago. Larry asked a question...something like if it was true that Tony Sirico had been convicted of a crime, much like the character he portrayed in the show. Tony's response was an all-time classic. He said, almost proudly and defiantly: "Yeah, I did time." His facial expression and the way he spoke were basically indistinguishable from the character Paulie. Which made me wonder how much "acting" he was doing on the show and how much of it was just himself being himself. LOL PS: The scene where Paulie drove around on Christopher's newly landscaped front lawn had me in tears with laughter; as loud as I've ever laughed watching TV or a movie. Edited January 21, 2021 by Nextmanup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto, the guy made me want to strangle his character, a real POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Chris Moltisanti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nancy Marchand as Tony’s mother. She made me want to strangle her. Did a great job setting that tone in the series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Sopranos related. https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/did-the-sopranos-already-predict-the-outcome-of-super-bowl-lv-01ewra7h6pgn/amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I would say there has never been a group of better actors assembled for a tv show. Falco, Marchand, Dominic Chianese, Aida Turturo, Lorraine Bracco...all just steller...but for me, Michale Imperioli is the most underappreciated of the bunch. I think he was perfect in that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 6:55 PM, Teddy KGB said: Not Artie Bucco or Janis I agree that Janis and Tony's mom were almost unbearable to watch at some points, but I have to ask myself...these characters are supposed to annoy me and get under my skin, so if they are successful at doing it, is their acting really that bad? For Janis I still say yes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Ma. She was stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Marchand was from Buffalo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 5:12 AM, Sundancer said: Ma. She was stellar. Never liked her character and her appearance shouted out "I am not Italian" which stuck in my craw. Being Italian and having been around short, plump, sweet, loving, old Italian ladies my entire life, none of them remind me--at all--of Livia Soprano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Never liked her character and her appearance shouted out "I am not Italian" which stuck in my craw. Being Italian and having been around short, plump, sweet, loving, old Italian ladies my entire life, none of them remind me--at all--of Livia Soprano. She was based on David Chase's (Italian) mother...he said she bore a striking resemblance...including here height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Phil Leotardo portrayed by actor Frank Vincent. I hated Leotardo, part of it was a fantastic script that made him loathable antagonist, the other part was just fine acting. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Richie Aprile. I hated the guy. Real deal acting 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 This isn't Sopranos but mob related.... Did you guys know how Whitey Bulger died? He was beaten with a padlock in a sock to death and was unrecognizable after. The attackers ripped his eyes out of his sockets. It was other mobsters who hated Bulger for his cruel tactics so they massacred him like he did to others. Joe Rogan's podcast was talking about stories they heard. Mentioned something like they were breaking a guys bones and he would pass out due to pain. Then they would inject him with coke so he would wake up to feel the pain....break another bone. All with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Steve Buscemi... cause he acted like Steve Buscemi, ya dig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 8:29 AM, Wacka said: Marchand was from Buffalo. Yes and she had the same attitude and outlook as my own mother who's from Buffalo. Really creepy to watch her work in this series. It brought back.....umm...memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 3:49 PM, Nextmanup said: Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) was on Larry King Live many years ago. Larry asked a question...something like if it was true that Tony Sirico had been convicted of a crime, much like the character he portrayed in the show. Tony's response was an all-time classic. He said, almost proudly and defiantly: "Yeah, I did time." His facial expression and the way he spoke were basically indistinguishable from the character Paulie. Which made me wonder how much "acting" he was doing on the show and how much of it was just himself being himself. LOL PS: The scene where Paulie drove around on Christopher's newly landscaped front lawn had me in tears with laughter; as loud as I've ever laughed watching TV or a movie. or when they were stuck in the woods....a personal favorite was when Paulie visited the psychic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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