The Sopranos Cast Shares Their Favorite Memories of James Gandolfini (Exclusive)

ET spoke with the some of 'The Sopranos' cast members about the late James Gandolfini at the show's 20th anniversary red carpet.
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[@ThatGuy-vf1wj]

This is the first time I've seen Robert Iler in an interview, he played the brat so well in this series that it took me totally off-guard to see him as a nice and humble fellow. XD Wish him all the best.

[@ukrainiansniper5916]

Sort of like Jack Gleeson of "Game of Thrones" - he played an SOB on GoT but in real life left the show to study theology

[@chrisd2051]

That just goes to show how great an actor he is, when your on screen persona gets mistaken for your real life personality

[@kyliecooter5769]

@@chrisd2051 No, it just means the viewers are idiots lmal

[@testtesttesttesttest884]

His character was basically him except the really bad parts.

[@mindujiman]

Vincent Pastore doesn't get old, just his hair becomes gray, that's all.

[@stonehobson2487]

Vincent looking very good and healthy. Glad to see that, too.

[@oldguard2845]

Do you mean Chris?

[@christophermoltisanti6704]

dont forget his back....

[@Nickyx68]

Anyway, $4 a pound

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

The fbi treats him well

[@denisbuckley4352]

James Gandolfini is the greatest actor in the world he'll never ever be forgotten RIP

[@albygates4263]

Yes! Posers who only watch movies understimate tv actors and will say that the best actor is someone like Di Caprio, Al Pacino, etc but James Gandolfini beats them all

[@denisbuckley4352]

@@albygates4263 he's iconic very rare does it occur when an actor was born to be a certain character he was so Tony Soprano I can't imagine anyone else in the universe portraying that character. RIP James Gandolfini!!

[@dennisneo1608]

Well, I don't know about the greatest, but he was good.

[@denisbuckley4352]

@@dennisneo1608 we obviously have a difference of opinion I think he was the greatest and so do many other millions of people

[@michaeltonner7768]

Amen to that, the greatest actor.

[@willbielec3820]

Chrissy startin to look like Shah Of Iran...

[@XoldnewsX]

Shinebox of Iran

[@tillerman7272]

he compromises

[@Allagi22]

So many great TV dramas have been made since the 90s to today. I've watched amazing shows like X-Files, The Wire, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, The Crown, Dexter, NYPD Blue, Mad Men and many more. That being said, The Sopranos is hands down the best TV drama I've ever seen, and James Gandolfini was the x-factor for that show.

[@TokurErdem]

wire better

[@yaminahasan5563]

​@@TokurErdemnah

[@michaelsweeney4763]

REST IN PEACE JAMES GANDOLFINI 6yrs today you passed away miss you so much but you will never be forgotten God bless you and your family and your friends and your fans all over the world.

[@JL1990]

Rip big guy u touch so many hearts and you will be missed your son will keep the torch burning for u and the family ur legacy leaves on!!

[@_Daniel_Plainview]

When I was young, Robert Iler (AJ) was young. Now I'm old and Robert Iler is still young!

[@donotthecat6075]

James was so charismatic, what a great actor😞🖤

[@mariefortunato4737]

James Gandolfini was a superb 👌 actor who is truly missed.

[@jasonplatero9230]

James was an actor that even up to date is very rare. His dedication to his role. He would stay up and not sleep to play his morning parts so he could look tired.

[@dyates6380]

What great tributes to a wonderful man.

[@Patrick-de7ty]

I've just watched the sopranos and I have to say, James Gandolfini was perfect for the role of New Jersey's Narcissist Tony Soprano. The Gestures, the eyes and specially the anger was demonstrated in a perfect nutshell. We miss you James big hug from Portugal

[@lugwalder]

I still can’t believe that it’s been 8 years

[@jerrypacheco5749]

Michael Imperioli looks old enough now too play a big time old school Gangster.

[@adams4100]

Jerry Pacheco he looks like a young boy in old man make up

[@youreadisgracepod]

Only his hair color, other than that he hasn’t aged much of at all

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

He looks more and more like Philip Leotardo every day. His voice sounds so much more articulate now too, I could totally see him playing a role like that of Philly.

[@Proudathiest1]

He definitely deserves to be nominated. Pussy was one of my favorite characters even though he was short lived.

[@Mah-ex9bo]

And Bobby ?

[@Proudathiest1]

@@Mah-ex9bo he’s a great actor as well

[@joshuabarnhart8225]

I agree that he was great in the role. Kind of weird to see him make it about himself though lol.

[@iamkristofjakab]

Steven Van Zandt: Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

[@uTubeNoITube]

AJ looks the same 20 years later wtf. ^_^

[@H.EL-Othemany]

Because he's still young.. People change when they get old..

[@thatmanonapedal]

Tony Sirico is still in the role!

[@BCS1105]

If you read up on his actual past, you’ll see that he kind of lived in that life for a little bit.

[@achmedschachbrett772]

He never even played a role😂😂 he was just himself🙂

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

He was arrested 28 times and was connected to the Colombo crime family. He took on acting WHILE he was doing time. It’s no wonder that he absolutely nailed the role as Paulie. I will never forget that menacing snarl of his.

[@shadowmaster1356]

Let us not ignore the fact that Edie Falco has not aged one bit in over 2 decades.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Yup. She didn’t look a single iota different in the new avatar film.

[@patches_]

absolutely! she looks fantastic

[@corellapayne6021]

So very true that.

[@matthewcasagrande231]

😬 not 💯

[@mexhipajenga83]

As in science fiction fucking empty compliments

[@daleandrews3552]

Wow, a couple of them have grayed considerably, notably Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore, both fine actors in their own right. No one will ever replace "Jimmy", though. When he died, so did any chance of The Sopranos" reunion for a final episode as well. He was so perfect for the part, he'll just never be replaced, period.

[@robertromano6399]

Miss them all

[@danielansadomenech8458]

Nunca se volvera a repetir una serie asi,gracias gracias gracias.

[@PETERODZZ]

Maybe Breaking Bad

[@Narleeboy]

@@PETERODZZbreaking bad doesn’t touch sopranos and i like breaking bad but it’s like a cartoon when you compare it to the sopranos

[@Schrodinger_]

2:14 'Least she didn't suffer

[@BJenno]

The way they talk about him is so wholesome. They should release a bts of the sopranos

[@Layla.63]

Gone but not forgotten 😍😭

[@user-bb7lc7yt3f]

RIP James I really really liked him

[@lakmeister]

Jimmy ..you da man!!!!

[@ErrorUsernotfound-ol6ff]

Bruh Robert hasn't even aged one bit since the sopranos ended

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

This video was the very first time I ever heard of james gandolfini's passing. RIP James!

[@louisbadillo2734]

If I was as great actor like James Grandofini , I remain humble not thinking I am above everybody else nobody is better then anybody .

[@sendapez]

Sad to see that Vincent Pastore was so hung up on the past for getting passed over for the Emmy award and that’s all he could talk about when asked about James Gandolfini. It’s always sad to see when actors are salty we’re getting passed over at awards and they still talk about it years later. Nobody really cares but them!

[@michaelcollins237]

vinny is self centered

[@chiefkeef6405]

wouldn’t have been bad if he just talked about the phone call and didn’t start talking about how he wished he was nominated💀💀

[@eduardosotelo8446]

Would be nice to see more prequels of the sopranos with James' son as him and future sopranos spinoff with Aj becoming head of the family.

[@rpapini1]

Not in the face, ok

[@Ketannabis]

Will you give me that?

[@LegalizeRanch69]

rpapini1 “you were like a brother to me”

[@feechlamanna4575]

Just saw this scene and i found your comment 🤣❤

[@walterkovacs7365]

Give me that? So my mother could have an open shinebox?

[@BarkerMC]

Condolences

[@user-om7xw1ll7b]

I feel like Edie was secretly in love with James. I mean, understandably lol ♥️

[@franksheeren8065]

Try the veil its the best in the city

[@JaceJacobs]

✋🏼👊🏼😀❤️ I’ve never watched the show and yet I remember the last scene. 👏 Namaste Friends 🙏

[@wolfy9549]

Do yourself a favour and watch it

[@daverobert6201]

Still sad in 2020

[@yousfnasri2043]

The best tv show created

[@shaunaksardessai2331]

1:21 Uncle Jun Is crying in the Background

[@wolfy9549]

“Don’t you love me ?”

[@BCS1105]

Wolfy Don’t get me started man. That fucking scene...😭

[@Jimbukkake]

The goat

[@SonnyGTA]

David Chase was originally looking at Ted Danson (star of ‘The Cheers’) to play Tony Soprano.

[@g.rossini1723]

1:19 dominic walks by blowing his nose

[@paulbaker1505]

Pauly walnuts is pauly walnuts

[@juliansitarski6533]

If i were a carpenter, and u were my lady

[@danellis3060]

Meadow was always so hotttt ! 😍 JG forever missed

[@Narza85]

Ironic that while watching this I'm eating gabagool

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

I was just having some too! Mad

[@26DeislerFCB]

where the hell is bobby and christophhaaaaaaaaas hot girl

[@johnferrarini2626]

In same room with bogart Wayne cagney

[@bennyrefaelov]

You know...

[@brooksfleming7643]

Everybody look like the shah of Iran to yall. Said the same about Phil. Lol

[@SenorJuan2023]

Hard to recognize Edie Falco OR her voice!

[@dickhertz7457]

Loved him so easily, yup, says it all. Ugh, Meadow

[@SonnyGTA]

Why UGH Meadow?

[@gayan2517]

What's wrong with her cheeks?.looks like they were about to explode or something.

[@stewiegriffin2985]

@@gayan2517 It’s called aging, she’s not 20 anymore

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

@@gayan2517 Second puberty.

[@bmo14lax]

One thing is obvious that he was a class act and never showboated. He was very humble its very very clear. Also steven van zandt, what an outfit, this guy is strange definitely LOL

[@palaranyosi1045]

What are you gonna do..?

[@WOODBINEMAN99]

what happened to Edie's face?

[@vickjr98]

Why? Probs just make up

[@ashluna4974]

She’s nearly 60

[@BiggestSniff]

pastore seems salty

[@namedidii]

imperioli sounds like a Chinese guy doing an American accent

[@ilovedrums1000]

Why does meadow look weird

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Her cheeks have withered away. Sad part of getting old.

[@lindaandrusynyk3451]

Ppppp

[@Scarface-hl4bl]

Carmela has such a thicj accent

[@sasazivanovic777]

I'm glad Pus*y is out of the Witness Protection and doin well.👍

[@alankokoev3683]

lol christofer OLD !!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111

[@JR-iu8yl]

That's what happens when people age, I know shocker 🙄

[@Siegbert85]

@@JR-iu8yl Yeah, but he was the young guy in the show. And the show isn't that old

[@Some_S7IC]

@@Siegbert85 nah he was a young guy in goodfellas and was like in his early to mid thirties in the sopranos

[@hotr400]

@@Siegbert85 show aired 20+ years ago. what are you gonna do

[@deepbluebeer]

the amount of you knows in here makes me uncomfortable you know

[@sambaker1212]

That woman just barging past...how rude lol

[@alessandrocolumbu]

who wants to listen to AJ?

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

The guy who plays AJ is very humble, no idea what you're even talking about

[@alessandrocolumbu]

@@Luminous.Dynamics fine 🤝

[@fuelai831]

Awful nonsense statements from these people. A million things to say to honor him and they chose this instead...

[@cozartboy1573]

Van Zandt is the richest among them

[@michaelcollins237]

so what

[@suat365]

Vinny looks still great. Also Edie Falco. But Lorraine Bracco lose her beauty after her surgery!

[@Sh0rtHub]

the sopranos is the most dramatized tv show ever theres scenes without any meaning this tv show is nothing comparing with the wire

[@justinbond1899]

Just be honest and say that you have bad taste.

[@bcabrera971]

Fucking stunad over here