The Sopranos changed television forever. With some of the first antihero protagonists on TV, the show also broke stereotypes of what the audience was accustomed to seeing on television and what mobsters and families were really like. To this day some consider The Sopranos to be one of the best shows ever made. The last episode of the show aired back in 2007, and since then, the fans have been wanting more. So much so that the prequel, The Many Saints of Newark, aired last year.
Since the end of the show, the actors that became so beloved have continued their careers, most in the entertainment industry, and some decided to start different paths. After watching them for six seasons, there is no denying that a bond has been formed, even if it's more with the characters than the actors themselves. Nevertheless, after watching these actors transform themselves and give life to some of the best characters on the history of television, there is a fondness created between them and the viewer. Either way, it's always nice to know what happened to them after such a tremendous show ended.
The Sopranos is a great story with complex characters that are portrayed by equally great actors. Here is where the main cast of the New Jersey Italian mob is today.
Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini)
Tony Soprano, a mobster that suffers from anxiety, is played brilliantly by actor James Gandolfini. Gandolfini continued his career producing various HBO movies and series. He even starred in a few other mob-related projects, such as The Drop. Unfortunately, the actor who plays Tony Soprano passed away due to a heart attack in 2013. He was addicted to alcohol and cocaine, so much so that the producers of the HBO show feared that he would die during the shooting of the series.
Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco)
Carmela Soprano is played by Edie Falco, who won three Emmy Awards during her run on The Sopranos. Since the end of the show, Edie has received another Emmy (and five more nominations) for her part in Nurse Jackie. She was a part of several television shows, including Law & Order. Falco was a part of the third season of American Crime Story, Impeachment, where she played the role of Hilary Clinton. The actress is also in both Avatar 2 and 3, which are currently in post-production.
Meadow Soprano (Jamie-Lynn Sigler)
The oldest daughter of the Sopranos is played by Jamie-Lynn Sigler. The actress has been in various projects, and is very open about her personal life: she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 20. Sigler uses her platform to be candid about her disease and how it affected her life, including her view of motherhood. She worked on the series Big Sky and has also been a part of a short film released this year, I'm on Fire.
A.J. Soprano (Robert Iler)
The son of Tony and Carmela A.J. is played by Robert Iler. Since the end of the show, Iler was a part of one Law & Order episode, but his acting career stopped there. He has decided to pursue a career as a professional poker player instead of acting. Iler is also the co-host of a multi-subject podcast, Pajama Pants. Jamie-Lynn has been a guest on the podcast multiple times.
Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco)
Jennifer Melfi, Tony Soprano's therapist, is played by Lorraine Bracco. The actress was already well known, especially in gangster movies, as she starred in Goodfellas. After The Sopranos ended, she was a part of a few shows: Blue Bloods, Rizzoli & Isles, and more. The actress voices another therapist, this time a couple's therapist, in the animated series BoJack Horseman. In 2022 Bracco voiced Sofia in the new Pinocchio movie and starred in the film Jacir. She also has one movie, Boys of Summer, currently in post-production.
Adriana La Cerva (Drea de Matteo)
The ruthless Adriana La Cerva is played by Drea de Matteo. She had multiple roles after The Sopranos, including in shows like Sons of Anarchy and Desperate Housewives. She is the co-host of a podcast, Made Women, where she talks about The Sopranos, focusing on her behind-the-scene experience on set. De Matteo also has a mob-themed wine, Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast Pinot Noir. This year she has been in multiple movies, including One Way, Collide, and Safe Room.
Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli)
Christopher Moltisanti is played by Michael Imperioli. The actor interpreted the role again in 2021: he was the narrator of The Sopranos' prequel, The Many Saints of Newark. The actor also wrote a book and co-hosts a podcast about the show. On the screen, Imperioli became known for interpreting detective roles. He starred in the Academy Award-winner One Night In Miami and in the brilliant recent series White Lotus.
Paulie Gualtieri (Tony Sirico)
An important part of Tony Soprano's crew Paulie Gualtieri is played by Tony Sirico. The actor was always brilliant as a tough guy, but had a great sense of humor, as evidenced by his frequent roles in Woody Allen films ever since 1994's Bullets Over Broadway. Sirico starred in some movies after The Sopranos, the most well-known ones being Woody Allen's Café Society and Wonder Wheel. He did some voice work with Seth MacFarlane as well, as the character of Vinny on Family Guy and Enzo Perotti in American Dad. Sadly, Sirico passed away in July 2022.
Silvio Dante (Steven Van Zandt)
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Silvio Dante, a part of Tony's inner circle, is played by Steven Van Zandt. The delightful actor and musician continued with mob-related roles and even starred in Martin Scorsese's film The Irishman. Zandt did some projects with Netflix, including The Christmas Chronicles and the very first exclusive streaming content Netflix purchased, the international TV series Lilyhammer and The Christmas Chronicles. He is the guitarist of Bruce Springsteens' band and released a memoir last year, Unrequited Infatuations.