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This person died in 2013 at age 51. His father was an immigrant who held a number of jobs, including janitor, bricklayer, and mason. His mother was a high school cafeteria chef. He attended Rutgers University, graduating with a degree in communications. He drove a delivery truck, managed nightclubs and tended bar in Manhattan before becoming interested in acting at age 25. Throughout the 90s he had an impressive list of character-acting credits, but he was largely unknown until David Chase cast him in the role of Tony Soprano in 1999. Today’s dead celebrity is James Gandolfini.
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss, and includes a guest appearance from Michael Warburton. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.com
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 35 “Likable Villain” (Alan Rickman) and Episode 29 “Zen Comedian” (Garry Shandling)
LINKS:
Transcript of this episode
New York Times Obituary for James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend documentary
Gandolfini’s Acceptance Speech at 2000 Golden Globes
“James Gandolfini was Fat and Sexy” article in Salon
SNL Appearance on Weekend Update with Tina Fey
Sopranos Opening on The Simpsons
“The Night Tony Soprano Disappeared” in GQ Magazine
James Gandolfini’s 10 Best Non-Sopranos Roles in Parade
“Wartorn” PTSD documentary on IMDB produced by James Gandolfini
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Famous & Gravy official website
Through obituary-driven conversation, this episode examines James Gandolfini's cultural resonance as part of a celebrity obituary podcast and known for obituary-based storytelling, with attention to narrative framing, persona shifts, and media influence. The conversation deepens our view of what a life can teach us posthumously. This show explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to life lessons from celebrities.
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This person died in 2013 at age 51. His father was an immigrant who held a number of jobs, including janitor, bricklayer, and mason. His mother was a high school cafeteria chef. He attended Rutgers University, graduating with a degree in communications. He drove a delivery truck, managed nightclubs and tended bar in Manhattan before becoming interested in acting at age 25. Throughout the 90s he had an impressive list of character-acting credits, but he was largely unknown until David Chase cast him in the role of Tony Soprano in 1999. Today’s dead celebrity is James Gandolfini.
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss, and includes a guest appearance from Michael Warburton. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.com
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 35 “Likable Villain” (Alan Rickman) and Episode 29 “Zen Comedian” (Garry Shandling)
LINKS:
Transcript of this episode
New York Times Obituary for James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend documentary
Gandolfini’s Acceptance Speech at 2000 Golden Globes
“James Gandolfini was Fat and Sexy” article in Salon
SNL Appearance on Weekend Update with Tina Fey
Sopranos Opening on The Simpsons
“The Night Tony Soprano Disappeared” in GQ Magazine
James Gandolfini’s 10 Best Non-Sopranos Roles in Parade
“Wartorn” PTSD documentary on IMDB produced by James Gandolfini
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Famous & Gravy official website
Through obituary-driven conversation, this episode examines James Gandolfini's cultural resonance as part of a celebrity obituary podcast and known for obituary-based storytelling, with attention to narrative framing, persona shifts, and media influence. The conversation deepens our view of what a life can teach us posthumously. This show explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to life lessons from celebrities.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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