Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

93 · Born: Feb 24, 1931

Personal Details

BornFeb 24, 1931 Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jane Pittson

    ( Jun 8, 2003 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Merle Molofsky

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Vincenza Jean Vacchio

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )
Parents
  • Gaetano Chianese
  • Angelina Chianese

Biography

Born on February 24, 1931, Dominic Chianese is a multi-talented American artist who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is a skilled actor, singer, and musician, with a wide range of notable roles to his credit.

One of his most iconic and enduring performances is as Corrado "Junior" Soprano in the highly acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos, which aired from 1999 to 2007. This portrayal cemented his status as a versatile and accomplished actor, capable of bringing complex characters to life on screen.

In addition to his work on The Sopranos, Chianese has also appeared in other notable films and television shows. For example, he played the role of Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II, a 1974 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This role showcased his ability to adapt to a wide range of characters and genres, and demonstrated his capacity to work with some of the most renowned directors in the industry.

Furthermore, Chianese has also appeared in the critically acclaimed HBO series Boardwalk Empire, playing the role of Leander from 2011 to 2013. This performance further solidified his reputation as a talented and dedicated actor, capable of bringing depth and nuance to his characters.

Throughout his career, Dominic Chianese has consistently demonstrated his range and versatility as an actor, singer, and musician. His numerous roles and performances have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and he continues to be a respected and beloved figure in the world of film and television.

Career

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2019
The Village
The Village as Enzo Napolitano
{"id":127490,"title":"Active Adults","year":"2017","character":"Bart","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/active-adults","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_127490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_127490.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":324,"title":"The Family","year":"2013","character":"Vinnie Caprese","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l6li0teeo10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l6li0teeo10.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
The Family
The Family as Vinnie Caprese
{"id":38570,"title":"The Last New Yorker","year":"2010","character":"Lenny Sugarman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-new-yorker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38570.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Last New Yorker
The Last New Yorker as Lenny Sugarman
{"id":552,"title":"Blue Bloods","year":2010,"character":"Happy Jack","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/blue-bloods","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6srikokq6g20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6srikokq6g20.jpg"},"released":1}
Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods as Happy Jack
{"id":668,"title":"Damages","year":2010,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/damages","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/58219gmvs320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/58219gmvs320.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":203750,"title":"Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/beyond-wiseguys-italian-americans-the-movies-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203750.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":9814,"title":"Adrift in Manhattan","year":"2007","character":"Tommaso Pensara","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/adrift-in-manhattan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9814.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Adrift in Manhattan
Adrift in Manhattan as Tommaso Pensara
{"id":10128,"title":"When Will I Be Loved","year":"2004","character":"Count Tommaso Lupo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/when-will-i-be-loved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10128.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10128.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
When Will I Be Loved
When Will I Be Loved as Count Tommaso Lupo
{"id":51443,"title":"Crimes of Fashion","year":"2004","character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/crimes-of-fashion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51443.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51443.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":35817,"title":"King of the Corner","year":"2004","character":"Stan Marshak","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/king-of-the-corner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35817.jpg"},"released":1}
King of the Corner
King of the Corner as Stan Marshak
{"id":2910,"title":"Unfaithful","year":"2002","character":"Frank Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/unfaithful","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dcndhff2150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dcndhff2150.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Unfaithful
Unfaithful as Frank Wilson
{"id":184838,"title":"Under Hellgate Bridge","year":"2000","character":"Father Nichols","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/under-hellgate-bridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184838.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Under Hellgate Bridge
Under Hellgate Bridge as Father Nichols
{"id":7985,"title":"Cradle Will Rock","year":"1999","character":"Silvano - Papa","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/cradle-will-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7985.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock as Silvano - Papa
{"id":957,"title":"The Sopranos","year":1999,"character":"Corrado 'Junior' Soprano","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-sopranos","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3hjauhkq0ip0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3hjauhkq0ip0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sopranos
The Sopranos as Corrado 'Junior' Soprano
{"id":56198,"title":"Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five","year":"1998","character":"Mickey (The Photographer)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/went-to-coney-island-on-a-mission-from-god-be-back-by-five","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56198.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56198.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":860,"title":"Gotti","year":"1996","character":"Joe Armone","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gotti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_860.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Gotti
Gotti as Joe Armone
{"id":22755,"title":"If Lucy Fell","year":"1996","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/if-lucy-fell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22755.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22755.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24090,"title":"Night Falls on Manhattan","year":"1996","character":"Judge Impelliteri","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/night-falls-on-manhattan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24090.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Falls on Manhattan
Night Falls on Manhattan as Judge Impelliteri
{"id":8208,"title":"The Night We Never Met","year":"1993","character":"Lion's Den Nosy Neighbor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-we-never-met","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8208.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
The Night We Never Met
The Night We Never Met as Lion's Den Nosy Neighbor
{"id":7955,"title":"The Public Eye","year":"1992","character":"Spoleto","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-public-eye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7955.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7955.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":4981,"title":"Out for Justice","year":"1991","character":"Mr. Madano","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/out-for-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6b9ncjcvmfu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6b9ncjcvmfu0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Out for Justice
Out for Justice as Mr. Madano
{"id":60098,"title":"The Lost Capone","year":"1990","character":"Gabriel Capone","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-lost-capone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60098.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Lost Capone
The Lost Capone as Gabriel Capone
{"id":5084,"title":"Q & A","year":"1990","character":"Larry Pesch","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/q-a","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pnbg75mpq60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pnbg75mpq60.jpg"},"released":1}
Q & A
Q & A as Larry Pesch
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1990,"character":"Dan Rubell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Dan Rubell
{"id":8509,"title":"Tales from the Darkside","year":1985,"character":"Correlli's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/tales-from-the-darkside","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8509.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside as Correlli's Father
{"id":162708,"title":"Hit and Run","year":"1982","character":"Sal DeGrazio","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hit-and-run-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162708.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Hit and Run
Hit and Run as Sal DeGrazio
{"id":63569,"title":"Fort Apache the Bronx","year":"1981","character":"Corelli's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fort-apache-the-bronx","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Fort Apache the Bronx
Fort Apache the Bronx as Corelli's Father
{"id":163162,"title":"A Time for Miracles","year":"1980","character":"Promoter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-time-for-miracles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163162.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":33489,"title":"And Justice for All","year":"1979","character":"Carl Travers","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/and-justice-for-all","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2b78jea2ls4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2b78jea2ls4g.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
And Justice for All
And Justice for All as Carl Travers
{"id":22997,"title":"Firepower","year":"1979","character":"Orlov","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/firepower","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22997.jpg"},"released":1}
Firepower
Firepower as Orlov
{"id":81162,"title":"On the Yard","year":"1978","character":"Mendoza (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-yard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7e6bo6o3hvc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7e6bo6o3hvc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
On the Yard
On the Yard as Mendoza (uncredited)
{"id":64213,"title":"Fingers","year":"1978","character":"Arthur Fox","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fingers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t46om6im2o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t46om6im2o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Fingers
Fingers as Arthur Fox
{"id":103834571,"title":"The Godfather: A Novel for Television","year":1977,"character":"Johnny Ola","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-godfather-a-novel-for-television","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834571.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834571.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":5970,"title":"All the President's Men","year":"1976","character":"Eugenio R. Martinez","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/all-the-presidents-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ncp5ulmpjm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ncp5ulmpjm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
All the President's Men
All the President's Men as Eugenio R. Martinez
{"id":8610,"title":"Kojak","year":1976,"character":"George Mallick","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/kojak-1973","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg"},"released":1}
Kojak
Kojak as George Mallick
{"id":3934,"title":"Dog Day Afternoon","year":"1975","character":"Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dog-day-afternoon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56jcb52n7av0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56jcb52n7av0.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
{"id":86726,"title":"Fuzz","year":"1972","character":"Panhandler","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fuzz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86726.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Fuzz
Fuzz as Panhandler
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2013