Years active 1952–present Spouse Jane Pittson (m. 2003) Height 1.80 m | Role Actor Name Dominic Chianese Albums Ungrateful heart, Hits | |
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Born February 24, 1931 (age 94) ( 1931-02-24 ) The Bronx, New York, U.S. Occupation Actor, singer, musician Children Dominic Chianese Jr., Leah Espy Chianese Movies and TV shows Similar People James Gandolfini, Tony Sirico, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Aida Turturro | ||
Dominic chianese uncle junior performs at the 2012 litchfield jazz festival
Dominic Chianese (; born February 24, 1931) is an American actor, singer, and musician. He is best known for his role as Corrado "Junior" Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos, and Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II.
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- Dominic chianese uncle junior performs at the 2012 litchfield jazz festival
- Raul malo and dominic chianese solamente una vez
- Early life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
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Early life
Chianese was born in the Bronx, New York. His father was a bricklayer. His grandfather emigrated to the United States from Naples in 1904 and settled in the Bronx.
Career
After a decade of attending college and appearing in Off-Broadway theatre, Chianese attended his first professional acting class at HB Studio in Manhattan, with renowned teacher Walt Witcover. Drama and musical theater became Chianese's passion. His first Broadway show was Oliver! in 1965. He has continued to perform in Broadway theatre, Off Broadway, and regional theatre. To supplement income in the dry periods, he played rhythm guitar and sang in taverns and restaurants. Chianese's first television credit occurred when George C. Scott recommended him for a role in the acclaimed series East Side/West Side. In 1974, Francis Ford Coppola cast Chianese as Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II, which sparked a film career, culminating in several films (and plays) with Al Pacino.
Before being cast in The Godfather Part II, Chianese worked for the Drug Commission of New York State as a recreational worker in a rehabilitation center. He taught guitar to women who were serving time for drug-related crimes.
In 2010, Chianese received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his humanitarian efforts.
Chianese has appeared in four movies with his friend Al Pacino:
Chianese is an accomplished tenor and musician, having released a CD titled Hits in 2000, on which he sings American and Italian songs. He performed Salvatore Cardillo's sentimental classic "Core 'ngrato" ("Ungrateful Heart"), on the third-season finale of The Sopranos (episode 3.13, "Army of One"). In 2003, Chianese, along with AOL Music, released a second CD titled Ungrateful Heart, which features 16 classic Neapolitan songs.
Chianese appeared as a guest actor on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire as Leander Whitlock, a retired Atlantic City alderman.
Filmography
Actor
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Umberto D. (pre-production) as
Umberto D.
2022
The Old Guitarist (Short) as
The Old Guitarist
2019
The Village (TV Series) as
Enzo Napolitano
- I Have Got You (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- I Am Defiant (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Choosing to Hope (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Couldn't Not Love You (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Yes or No (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Laid Bare (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Heart on Fire (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- In Your Bones (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Good Thing (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
- Pilot (2019) - Enzo Napolitano
2019
Detective Montalbano (TV Series) as
John Zuck
- Un diario del '43 (2019) - John Zuck
2018
Playing with Matches (Short) as
Nathan
2017
Active Adults as
Bart
2012
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Judge Michael Marx
- Discovery (2015) - Judge Michael Marx
- Lies (2015) - Judge Michael Marx
- Goliath and David (2014) - Judge Michael Marx
- Going for the Gold (2013) - Judge Michael Marx
- Two Girls, One Code (2012) - Judge Michael Marx
2011
Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) as
Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Farewell Daddy Blues (2013) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Havre de Grace (2013) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- New York Sour (2013) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- The Pony (2012) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- You'd Be Surprised (2012) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- To the Lost (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Georgia Peaches (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Two Boats and a Lifeguard (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- The Age of Reason (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Gimcrack and Bunkum (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- Ourselves Alone (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
- 21 (2011) - Leander Cephas Whitlock
2013
The Family as
Vinnie Caprese
2011
Mr. Popper's Penguins as
Reader
2011
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV Series) as
Vic
- Round II (2011) - Vic
- Young at Heart (2011) - Vic
2010
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Happy Jack
- Officer Down (2010) - Happy Jack
2010
Damages (TV Series) as
Stuart Zedeck
- The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- You Were His Little Monkey (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- All That Crap About Your Family (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- Tell Me I'm Not Racist (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- I Look Like Frankenstein (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- You Haven't Replaced Me (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
- Don't Forget to Thank Mr. Zedeck (2010) - Stuart Zedeck
2008
What About Sal? (TV Short) as
Salvador Pucchini
2007
The Last New Yorker as
Lenny Sugarman
1999
The Sopranos (TV Series) as
Junior Soprano
- Made in America (2007) - Junior Soprano
- Remember When (2007) - Junior Soprano
- Stage 5 (2007) - Junior Soprano (uncredited)
- Kaisha (2006) - Junior Soprano
- Johnny Cakes (2006) - Junior Soprano
- Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request (2006) - Junior Soprano
- Mayham (2006) - Junior Soprano (credit only)
- Join the Club (2006) - Junior Soprano
- Members Only (2006) - Junior Soprano
- All Due Respect (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Marco Polo (2004) - Junior Soprano
- In Camelot (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Irregular Around the Margins (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Where's Johnny? (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Rat Pack (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Two Tonys (2004) - Junior Soprano
- Whitecaps (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Eloise (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Calling All Cars (2002) - Junior Soprano
- The Strong, Silent Type (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Whoever Did This (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Pie-o-My (2002) - Junior Soprano
- The Weight (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Christopher (2002) - Junior Soprano
- For All Debts Public and Private (2002) - Junior Soprano
- Army of One (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Pine Barrens (2001) - Junior Soprano
- To Save Us All from Satan's Power (2001) - Junior Soprano
- He Is Risen (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Second Opinion (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Another Toothpick (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Fortunate Son (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Proshai, Livushka (2001) - Junior Soprano
- Funhouse (2000) - Junior Soprano
- The Knight in White Satin Armor (2000) - Junior Soprano
- House Arrest (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Bust-Out (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Full Leather Jacket (2000) - Junior Soprano
- The Happy Wanderer (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Big Girls Don't Cry (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Commendatori (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Toodle-Fucking-Oo (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Do Not Resuscitate (2000) - Junior Soprano
- Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office (2000) - Junior Soprano
- I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Isabella (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Nobody Knows Anything (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Boca (1999) - Junior Soprano
- The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Down Neck (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Pax Soprana (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Meadowlands (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Denial, Anger, Acceptance (1999) - Junior Soprano
- 46 Long (1999) - Junior Soprano
- Pilot (1999) - Junior Soprano
2007
Adrift in Manhattan as
Tomasso / officeman / painter
2004
Crimes of Fashion (TV Movie) as
George
2004
King of the Corner as
Stan Marshak
2004
When Will I Be Loved as
Count Tommaso Lupo
2004
Hope & Faith (TV Series) as
Irv Miller
- Trade Show (2004) - Irv Miller
2002
Unfaithful as
Frank Wilson
1999
Under Hellgate Bridge as
Father Nichols
1999
Cradle Will Rock as
Silvano - Papa
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five as
Mickey (The Photographer)
1991
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Trial Judge Paul Kaylin / Dan Rubell
- Shadow (1997) - Trial Judge Paul Kaylin
- Purple Heart (1995) - Trial Judge Paul Kaylin
- Sonata for Solo Organ (1991) - Dan Rubell
1997
Cosby (TV Series)
- Lucas Raymondicus (1997)
1996
Night Falls on Manhattan as
Judge Impelliteri
1996
The Mouse as
Al the Trainer
1996
Gotti (TV Movie) as
Joe Armone
1996
Love Is All There Is as
Italian Consul
1996
If Lucy Fell as
Al
1993
The Night We Never Met as
Lion's Den Nosy Neighbor
1993
The Contenders as
Father of bride
1992
The Public Eye as
Spoleto
1991
Coconut Downs (TV Movie) as
Nicky Fish
1991
Out for Justice as
Mr. Madano
1990
The Lost Capone (TV Movie) as
Gabriel Capone
1990
Q&A as
Larry Pesch (as Dominick Chianese)
1989
Second Sight as
Father Dominic
1989
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Dr. Peter Lacker
- I'm in the Nude for Love (1989) - Dr. Peter Lacker (uncredited)
1986
Tales from the Darkside (TV Series) as
Correlli's Father
- A Choice of Dreams (1986) - Correlli's Father
1986
Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) as
Mr. Bloomquist
- Hell Hath No Fury (1986) - Mr. Bloomquist (uncredited)
1982
Another World (TV Series) as
Albert Nordmann
- Episode dated 30 September 1982 (1982) - Albert Nordmann
1980
Ryan's Hope (TV Series) as
Alexei Vartova / Uncle Ben the Consultant
1981
Fort Apache the Bronx as
Corelli's Father
1980
A Time for Miracles (TV Movie) as
Promoter
1979
And Justice for All as
Carl Travers
1979
Firepower as
Orlov
1978
On the Yard as
Mendoza (uncredited)
1978
Fingers as
Arthur Fox
1977
The Godfather: A Novel for Television (TV Mini Series) as
Johnny Ola
- Episode #1.4 (1977) - Johnny Ola
1976
Kojak (TV Series) as
George Mallick
- A Hair-Trigger Away (1976) - George Mallick
1976
All the President's Men as
Eugenio R. Martinez
1975
Dog Day Afternoon as
Father
1974
The Godfather Part II as
Johnny Ola
1972
Fuzz as
Panhandler
1964
East Side/West Side (TV Series) as
Charley
- The Street (1964) - Charley
Soundtrack
2007
The Music of 'The Sopranos' (TV Short documentary) (performer: "Core 'ngrato (Ungrateful Heart)")
2001
The Sopranos (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- For All Debts Public and Private (2002) - (performer: "I Remember You")
- Army of One (2001) - (performer: "Core 'ngrato" [Ungrateful Heart] - uncredited)
Thanks
2007
The Music of 'The Sopranos' (TV Short documentary) (special thanks)
2000
Downtown 81 (thanks)
Self
2021
Talking Sopranos (TV Series) as
Self
- The Weight (2021) - Self
2019
Today (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 18 March 2019 (2019) - Self - Guest
2013
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2011
The Annual 2011 Actors Fund Gala Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2010
Just Laugh! (Documentary) as
Self
2009
At the Table with... (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Michael Lomonaco (2009) - Self
2009
Mayne Street (TV Series) as
Self
- Comped (2009) - Self
2008
Caiga quien caiga (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 30 January 2008 (2008) - Self
2008
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (Documentary) as
Self
2007
The Music of 'The Sopranos' (TV Short documentary) as
Self
2007
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.74 (2007) - Self
2006
Live with Kelly and Mark (TV Series)
- Episode dated 22 March 2006 (2006)
2005
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2004
The Tony Danza Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.32 (2004) - Self
2004
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 May 2004 (2004) - Self (uncredited)
2003
CMT: 40 Greatest Fashion Statements (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2003
9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2002
8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2001
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Martin Short/Michael Rapaport/Dominic Chianese (2001) - Self - Guest
2001
The Daily Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Dominic Chianese (2001) - Self
2000
The Big Breakfast (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 March 2000 (2000) - Self
1996
Looking for Richard (Documentary) as
Self
Archive Footage
2021
CBS News Sunday Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- 09-12-2021 (2021) - Self
2020
All works are good (TV Series documentary) as
Movie excerpt
- Vsyo o rabote v kinoteatre (feat BadComedian). Set kinoteatrov KARO. (2020) - Movie excerpt
2008
Barry Levinson: Cross-examining the Screenwriter (Video documentary short) as
Carl Travers (uncredited)
2008
Norman Jewison: The Testimony of the Director (Video documentary short) as
Carl Travers (uncredited)
2007
The Sopranos: A Sitdown (TV Short documentary) as
Corrado 'Junior' Soprano
2006
The Real Sopranos (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (Video) as
Johnny Ola
References
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