Dominic ChianeseNationality:
American Birthdate:
02/24/1931 Birthplace:
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biography
After nearly a half century as a working actor with credits on Broadway and TV as well as in features, Dominic Chianese finally achieved prominence as the embittered and ambitious would-be don Corrado 'Junior' Soprano, the uncle to mob boss Tony, on HBO's popular series "The Sopranos" (1999- ). The Bronx native began acting onstage in 1952 amassing credits in musicals and plays in regional theaters and on and off-Broadway, mostly in character parts. Chianese didn't start appearing in films until the 70s beginning with a small role as a panhandler in "Fuzz" (1972). He cites Al Pacino, with whom
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milestones
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Milestone
Raised in the Arthur Avenue section of the Bronx
1952
First professional job in a production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore"
Spent 20 years acting on and off in theater, appearing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional and repertory companies
Refused to audition for a role in "The Godfather" because he was doing a play in Boston
1972
Had a small role as a panhandler in "Fuzz", adapted from an Ed McBain "87th Precinct" story
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