‘The Sopranos’ 25th anniversary: Where are they now?

Bada bing in full swing! HBO’s “The Sopranos” has long been dubbed one of television’s greatest shows — even before it came to an end in 2007 after six seasons. The crime drama premiered to 3.45 million viewers in 1999, impressive considering the channel was considered premium cable at the time.

It won one Golden Globe and nine Emmys, not including what the actors earned for their individual portrayals. Even with the show’s somewhat limited availability, 11.9 million viewers tuned in for the series finale. The program’s lasting legacy even led to a prequel film: 2021’s “The Many Saints of Newark.” After the movie’s release, creator David Chase told TV Insider that he doesn’t have any more projects planned for the “Sopranos” franchise.

With no gabagool on the menu, live vicariously through the actors and their continuing careers. James Gandolfini’s time as the Soprano patriarch not only cemented him in television history but earned him one Golden Globe and three Emmys. He reunited with former co star Vincent Curatola in 2012’s “Killing Them Softly” before unexpectedly passing away from a heart attack one year later.

He was 51. His final two films were released posthumously: “Enough Said” with Julia Louis Dreyfus and “The Drop” with Tom Hardy. Gandolfini’s son, Michael, carried on the Tony torch in 2021’s “The Many Saints of Newark,” chronicling the character growing up in New Jersey. As Tony’s partner in life, Edie Falco performed second to only Gandolfini himself.

She garnered two Golden Globes and three Emmys for her work. Since the show ended, she’s kept busy with shows like “Nurse Jackie” and “Bupkis,” as well as portraying Leslie Abramson in “Law & Order True Crime” and Hillary Clinton in “Impeachment: American Crime Story.” Falco, 60, joined the “Avatar” franchise with “The Way of Water” and is set to play the same role in the third installment coming in 2025.

While she’s performed in a few plays since the show ended, she’s putting on her producer hat for Off Broadway’s “The White Chip.” When she’s not on screen or on stage, she’s probably having a sleepover with former co star Aida Turturro . Just 16 years old when she was cast on the show as Tony’s oldest child, Jamie Lynn Sigler, now 42, was the perfect choice to embody Meadow’s smart and spoiled attitude.

Four years into the show’s run, Sigler released “Here to Heaven,” which, even with frequent appearances on “Total Request Live,” didn’t launch her music career. Once the show ended, she played herself on “Entourage” as Turtle’s love interest, which led to her dating actor Jerry Ferrara for a year.

Sigler’s most recent role was as Tonya Wash in “Big Sky,” which was canceled after three seasons. In July 2023, she teamed up with her on screen little brother, Robert Iler, for the podcast “Not Today Pal” — about their best friendship, not the show that brought them together. His first major role, Robert Iler was 12 when he started his run as Tony’s only son, A.J., an underachiever and a continuous disappointment to his father.

After the show ended, he seemed to retire from the acting scene and decided to pursue a career as a pro poker player. Iler sadly struggled with substance abuse issues when “Sopranos” went off the air, but he’s been sober since 2013 . Now 38, he started a podcast with his on screen big sis, Sigler , last July.

Since his time in New Jersey, Michael Imperioli, 57, has appeared in TV’s “Life on Mars,” “Detroit 1 8 7,” “Californication,” “Hawaii Five O,” “Lucifer” and “Blue Bloods.” And he’s in his HBO era once again with “The White Lotus.” He takes breaks from filming (reportedly “American Horror Story”) at his latest venture Scarlet, a speakeasy on New York City’s Upper West Side.

Imperioli stared a rewatch podcast, “Talking Sopranos,” with former co star Steve Schirripa in early 2020 and penned “Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos” in 2021. He even lent his voice to “The Many Saints of Newark.” Steve Schirripa, 66, has hit his stride since the show ended, with two successful roles on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Blue Bloods,” which frequently reunites him with his old “Sopranos” pals in guest roles.

When he isn’t reliving his glory days, he brings his pooch, Willie , to Yankees games and anywhere else it’s allowed. Schirripa forged a friendship with former co star Imperioli, starting a rewatch podcast, “Talking Sopranos,” with him in early 2020 and penning “Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos” in 2021.

Lorraine Bracco’s time as Tony’s psychiatrist — and her role in “Goodfellas” — set her up for success after the show ended. She had a main role in “Rizzoli & Isles,” narrated Investigation Discovery’s docuseries “I Married a Mobster,” had a run on “Blue Bloods” and hosted HGTV’s “My Big Italian Adventure.” Bracco, 69, voiced Sofia the Seagull in Disney’s live action “Pinocchio,” which earned her a Razzie nomination .

She recently filmed “Nonnas” with former co star Drea de Matteo. No release date has been set. Before his run on the show, Dominic Chianese kept busy with TV and film roles, including as Johnny Ola in 1974’s “The Godfather Part II.” Post 2007, he appeared in multiple episodes of “Damages,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Good Wife” before starring in “The Village,” which was canceled after only one season.

At 92, he hasn’t appeared on the small screen since 2019. Vincent Pastore (Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero) While “The Sopranos” was Vincent Pastore’s biggest role to date, he hasn’t stopped adding credits to his name. He’s popped up in movies like 2013’s “Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn” and 2018’s “Papa” with Paul Sorvino .

On the small screen, he had a short run on “General Hospital” and lent his talents to “Wu Tang: An American Saga” and “Gravesend.” And to round out the acting trifecta, Pastore, 77, he took to the stage in “Bullets Over Broadway” alongside Zach Braff. Before he was an actor, Steven Van Zandt, 73, was a rocker.

He joined Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in 1975 — earning him a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 — and continues to perform with them today. He caught the acting bug with the HBO show and went on to co write, executive produce and star in Netflix’s “Lilyhammer.” He took on the role of singer Jerry Vale in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” and voiced a character in 2023’s animated flick “Under the Boardwalk.” Before passing away in 2022 at 79, Tony Sirico continued to act, including lending his voice to “Family Guy” and starring in two episodes of former co star Van Zandt’s show “Lilyhammer.” He also reunited with Pastore — as well as minor cast members Federico Castelluccio, William DeMeo and Artie Pasquale — for the 2018 movie “Sarah Q.” Sirico’s last film, “Super Athlete” co starring Christopher Lloyd, is still awaiting release.

Drea de Matteo has been a busy bee since” the show “The Sopranos” went off air 17 years ago. Even before the show ended, she snagged a role as Joey Tribbiani’s sister, Gina, on the “Friends” spinoff. She followed that up with roles in “Sons of Anarchy,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Shades of Blue,” “A Million Little Things” and “Paradise City.” De Matteo, 51, recently filmed “Nonnas” with former co star Bracco and surprised the world when she joined OnlyFans , in part because she decided not to comply with Hollywood’s COVID 19 vaccine mandates.

Aida Turturro, 61, who portrayed Tony’s older sister, played roles in a few movies since the show ended, instead focusing her efforts on TV. She reunited with former co star — and real life bestie — Edie Falco on an episode of “Nurse Jackie” and has had recurring roles on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “The Blacklist.” Turturro’s latest adventure is selling her Montauk, New York, home , which she purchased in 2002.

Kathrine Narducci, 58, has kept it in la famiglia with her roles since “The Sopranos,” appearing in “Jersey Boys,” “Capone,” “The Irishman,” “Power” and “Godfather of Harlem,” among other credits. Her next project is “Alto Knights,” which follows two notorious organized crime bosses in NYC, with Robert De Niro, who gave her her breakout role in 1993’s “A Bronx Tale.” Played by Vincent Curatola, 70, Tony’s pal has mainly focused his acting efforts on TV since the show’s ending, including as judges on “The Good Wife” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” He reunited with Gandolfini in 2012 for “Killing Them Softly” and took on the role of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino for 2016’s “Patriot’s Day.” Following his time as Artie, John Ventimiglia, 60, played roles in “Notorious,” “Money Monster” and “The Iceman,” as well as runs on “Blue Bloods” and “Jessica Jones.” In 2013, he came full circle as an Italian actor by narrating the National Geographic docuseries “Inside the American Mob.” Ventimiglia’s next role to air is a guest spot on MGM+’s upcoming “Hotel Cocaine.” Tragically, his 25 year old daughter, Odele , passed away in January 2023.

No cause of death has been released. In 2021, Michael Gandolfini stepped into his father’s shoes as Tony eight years after his passing. The prequel film, “The Many Saints of Newark,” is the coming of age of the character in 1960s Newark, NJ. Its premiere contributed to a spike in viewership of the original series on Max, rising 65% in week over week viewing as the film was made available to subscribers.

Before revisiting the role his father made famous, Gandolfini, 24, had a recurring role in “The Deuce,” and he’s set to act in the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” series and “Bob Marley: One Love” film. Stream “The Sopranos” and “The Many Saints of Newark” on Max ..