Tony Soprano is the acting boss of the DiMeo Crime Family based in New Jersey. He takes control of the family after his uncle Corrado "Junior" Soprano is arrested by the FBI. Tony Soprano also has some legitimate businesses from waste management to a gentleman's club that he runs. He is played by actor James Gandolfini.
Biography
Anthony John Soprano, Sr. was born in 1959 to Johnny Boy Soprano and Livia Pollio. He is a middle child, having an older sister Janice and a younger sister called Barbara. During his childhood, Tony was close with his uncle Junior as the two spent time playing catch with eachother. Tony also witnessed his father and uncle's mob life up close, including one time which Johnny mutilated Mr. Satriale's finger due to gambling debts - which later caused Tony's first panic attack.
The Sopranos
After Tony has a panic attack during a family cookout when a flock of ducks leave his pool, he consults his physician and neighbor Bruce Cusamano who refers him to Dr. Jennifer Melfi to find out the cause of these recurring panic attacks. Tony explains how hard to please his mother is, which Dr. Melfi contributes to his attacks.
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