---
name: "Tony Sirico"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/tony-sirico"
fi1m_id: "tony-sirico"
imdb_id: "nm0802831"
tmdb_id: 21385
wikidata_id: "Q726201"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "29 July 1942"
died: "8 July 2022"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 80
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-05T01:47:48.302173+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Tony Sirico

## Identity

Tony Sirico

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/tony-sirico
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** tony-sirico
- **IMDb ID:** nm0802831
- **TMDB ID:** 21385
- **Wikidata ID:** Q726201
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sirico, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q726201, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0802831/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/21385

Actor. Born 29 July 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died 8 July 2022.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 29 July 1942, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- **Died:** 8 July 2022
- **Active:** 1990–2007
- **Also known as:** Anthony Sirico Jr. , Tony Sirico Jr., Anthony Sirico , G. Anthony Sirico , Genaro Anthony Sirico , Дженаро Энтони «Тони» Сирико, Дженаро Энтони Сирико, Энтони Сирико, Дженаро Энтони Сирико-младший
- **Average Fi1m score:** 80, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 81 (5), 2000s 73 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 81 to 77 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 4, Crime 4, Drama 3, Romance 2, Action & Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $149m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sirico, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q726201, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0802831/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/21385

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*The Sopranos*](https://film.one/tv/the-sopranos.md) (94)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Bullets Over Broadway*](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md) (80)

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## Fi1m on Tony Sirico

> Tony Sirico could make a mobster funny without making him harmless. His parts were often narrow, but *The Sopranos* gave his comic timing and prickly presence enough time to make Paulie Gualtieri someone worth watching for years.

Paulie Gualtieri's slicked-back hair, silver at the temples, and tracksuit make a quick introduction in *The Sopranos* (1999–2007). Tony Sirico makes him look thoroughly accustomed to being taken seriously. Then there is the awkward business of a volatile mob captain who is also superstitious, and Sirico's comic timing starts to matter. We laughed at Paulie's superstitions, and Sirico's volatile playing kept that laughter a little uneasy. He lets us enjoy the absurdity without asking us to find Paulie sweet.

That is considerably more than many of the earlier parts asked of him. After uncredited work in *The Godfather Part II* (1974), Sirico accumulated small gangster and tough-guy roles through the 1980s and 1990s, including Tony Stacks in Martin Scorsese's *GoodFellas* (1990). The casting was consistent, sometimes to a fault. There is little point pretending this was a career of constant reinvention, and those brief appearances offer limited evidence of what else he might have done. Familiarity could be useful in an ensemble, but it could also mean that recognition did some of the work.

In Woody Allen's *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), he plays Rocco, a gangster's right-hand man. The film's brisk attack on artistic vanity suits an actor with his comic timing, though our recommendation rests chiefly on Dianne Wiest and Chazz Palminteri. Sirico contributes to the company rather than taking charge of it. This was the first of seven films with Allen, a recurring place in ensembles that generally gave him small supporting parts. Useful work, but not enough on its own to explain the affection Paulie can provoke.

David Chase's series gave Sirico the time those films could not. As Paulie, he could keep loyalty, superstition and volatility in the same performance, with no need to make the man easier to like. The pleasure is in seeing how these traits complicate each other: loyalty is less reassuring when the loyal man is liable to lose his temper. That helps explain why the familiar tough-guy casting pays off here, though it would be unfair to credit Sirico alone for a series we recommend without hesitation. For Sirico, start with *The Sopranos*; a collection of the small film parts would sell him short.

## Biography

Tony Sirico was an American actor, often cast as a mobster. He was born Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, in 1942 and died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 8 July 2022.

He began acting in the 1970s after serving prison sentences for robbery and other offences. Sirico is best known for portraying Paulie Gualtieri in the HBO series *The Sopranos* (1999–2007). Earlier credits include an uncredited role in *The Godfather Part II* (1974) and Tony Stacks in *GoodFellas* (1990). He appeared in seven films directed by Woody Allen.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, nytimes.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Chuck* (2007), Fi1m 73, as Matty — [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *Mickey Blue Eyes* (1999), Fi1m 66, as Risolli Man #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/mickey-blue-eyes.md)
- *The Sopranos* (1999), Fi1m 94, as Paulie Gualtieri — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-sopranos.md)
- *Everyone Says I Love You* (1996), Fi1m 72, as Escaped Convict — [page](https://film.one/film/everyone-says-i-love-you.md)
- *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), Fi1m 80, as Rocco — [page](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md)
- *GoodFellas* (1990), Fi1m 93, as Tony Stacks — [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md)

## Complete filmography (69)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Respect the Jux* (2022), as Bobby
- *If I Go Will They Miss Me* (2022), Actor
- *Sarah Q* (2018), as Mr. Danny
- *Wonder Wheel* (2017), as Angelo
- *Café Society* (2016), as Vito
- *The Grinder* (2015), series, as Sebastian
- *Friends and Romans* (2014), as Bobby Musso
- *Zarra's Law* (2014), as Tony Zarra
- *Nicky Deuce* (2013), as Charlie Cement
- *Jersey Shore Shark Attack* (2012), as Captain Salie
- *Lilyhammer* (2012), series, as Tony Tagliano — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/lilyhammer.md)
- *Karma Calling* (2009), as G.
- *A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa* (2008), as Mobster
- *Mayne Street* (2008), series, as Tony Sirico
- *The Sno Cone Stand Inc* (2008), as Bob Beasley
- *Chuck* (2007), series, as Matty — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'* (2006), Actor
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Mobster (voice), Enzo Perotti (voice)
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Tony
- *Turn of Faith* (2002), as Jimmy
- *The Fairly OddParents* (2001), series, as Big Daddy (voice)
- *Smokin' Stogies* (2001), as Tony Batts
- *It Had to Be You* (2000), as Ricky Valentino
- *Mickey Blue Eyes* (1999), as Risolli Man #1 — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/mickey-blue-eyes.md)
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Vinny (voice), Tony Sirico — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *The Sopranos* (1999), series, as Paulie Gualtieri — Fi1m 94, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-sopranos.md)
- *Money Kings* (1998), as Locasso
- *Celebrity* (1998), as Lou DeMarco
- *Witness to the Mob* (1998), as Tommy Gambino
- *Mob Queen* (1998), as Joey "The Heart" Aorta
- *Deconstructing Harry* (1997), as Policeman at Jail — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/deconstructing-harry.md)
- *The Deli* (1997), as Tony
- *Cop Land* (1997), as Toy Torillo
- *Everyone Says I Love You* (1996), as Escaped Convict — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/everyone-says-i-love-you.md)
- *Gotti* (1996), as Joe Dimiglia
- *Dead Presidents* (1995), as Officer Spinelli
- *Mighty Aphrodite* (1995), as Boxing Trainer
- *Melissa* (1995), as Jack
- *Dearly Beloved* (1995), as Mr. Bedutz
- *The Search for One-eye Jimmy* (1994), as Snake
- *Bullets Over Broadway* (1994), as Rocco — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/bullets-over-broadway.md)
- *Men Lie* (1994), as Porno Witness
- *Romeo Is Bleeding* (1993), as Malacci
- *New York Undercover Cop* (1993), as Mr. C
- *Innocent Blood* (1992), as Jacko
- *In the Shadow of a Killer* (1992), as Tony Andretti
- *29th Street* (1991), as Chink Fortunado
- *GoodFellas* (1990), as Tony Stacks — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md)
- *The Big Bang* (1990), as The Gangster
- *Catchfire* (1990), as Greek
- *Perfect Witness* (1989), as Marco
- *Cookie* (1989), as Carmine's Wiseguy
- *Hello Again* (1987), as Tough Guy
- *The Pick-up Artist* (1987), as Patsy Cabaluso
- *Miami Vice* (1984), series, as Frank Romano — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/miami-vice.md)
- *The Last Fight* (1983), as Frankie
- *Exposed* (1983), as Record Store Thief
- *Police Squad!* (1982), series, as Poker Player
- *So Fine* (1981), as Associate of Mr. Eddie
- *Love & Money* (1981), as Raoul (as Anthony Sirico)
- *Hoodlums* (1980), as Gus' Driver
- *Defiance* (1980), as Davey
- *Smokey and the Hotwire Gang* (1979), as Pete
- *The One Man Jury* (1978), as Charlie Nuts
- *Fingers* (1978), as Riccamonza
- *Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell* (1978), as Frankie Rio
- *The Godfather Part II* (1974), as Rosato Brothers Hood (uncredited) — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/the-godfather-part-ii.md)
- *Crazy Joe* (1974), as (uncredited)
- *Kojak* (1973), series, as Greek God — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/kojak.md)

## Gallery

- ![Tony Sirico](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-0a73b9c370e8.jpg) Tony Sirico — Peabody Awards, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Tony_Sirico_2000.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![100331-N-0696M-201 Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini from HBO's "The Sopranos" pose for photos with service members stationed in Kuwait on March 31, 2010. Adm. M](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-d43f2db04ab1.jpg) 100331-N-0696M-201 Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini from HBO's "The Sopranos" pose for photos with service members stationed in Kuwait on March 31, 2010. Adm. M — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/100331-N-0696M-201_%284479500323%29.jpg/1280px-100331-N-0696M-201_%284479500323%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![100331-N-0696M-254 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is greeted by Deborah K. Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait and Chief of the Kuwaiti Ar (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-8f5823966e16.jpg) 100331-N-0696M-254 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is greeted by Deborah K. Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait and Chief of the Kuwaiti Ar (2010) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/100331-N-0696M-254_%284483115328%29.jpg/1280px-100331-N-0696M-254_%284483115328%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![100401-N-0696M-181 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-7b4ca09e9df7.jpg) 100401-N-0696M-181 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/100401-N-0696M-181_%284481998945%29.jpg/1280px-100401-N-0696M-181_%284481998945%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tony Sirico](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-ad73156bdb83.jpg) Tony Sirico — Image via TMDB
- ![100401-N-0696M-182 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-280d65ebcc2c.jpg) 100401-N-0696M-182 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/100401-N-0696M-182_%284482000069%29.jpg/1280px-100401-N-0696M-182_%284482000069%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![100401-N-0696M-183 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/60865/gallery-2772e890502d.jpg) 100401-N-0696M-183 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosts a USO tour in the region with celebrities James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico from (2010) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/100401-N-0696M-183_%284482650554%29.jpg/1280px-100401-N-0696M-183_%284482650554%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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