"Big Pussy Bonpensiero Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero, played by Vincent Pastore, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". Not to be confused with fellow fictional New Jersey mobster known as ""Little Pussy"" Malanga, Big Pussy was a close friend and mob enforcer for Tony Soprano. The son of Lino Bonpensiero, Salvatore Bonpensiero started out as a cat burglar, and was affectionately known as Pussy, in reference to a pussycat. He was called ""Big Pussy"" to distinguish from Gennaro ""Little Pussy"" Malanga. Sal looked after his wife Angie and their three children, and was a long-time friend"
"Vincent Pastore Vincent Pastore (born July 14, 1946) is an American actor. Often cast as a mafioso, he is best known for his portrayal of Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero on the HBO series ""The Sopranos"". Pastore, an Italian American, was born in The Bronx, New York and grew up in New Rochelle, New York. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted as a sailor in the United States Navy and then attended Pace University for three years, before eventually going into the acting industry after befriending Matt Dillon and Kevin Dillon. On June 3, 2015 on Good Day New"
"lives on City Island. Vincent Pastore Vincent Pastore (born July 14, 1946) is an American actor. Often cast as a mafioso, he is best known for his portrayal of Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero on the HBO series ""The Sopranos"". Pastore, an Italian American, was born in The Bronx, New York and grew up in New Rochelle, New York. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted as a sailor in the United States Navy and then attended Pace University for three years, before eventually going into the acting industry after befriending Matt Dillon and Kevin Dillon. On June 3, 2015"
"(with Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero), torturing a hotel co-owner so the crew can own 25% of the business, and extorting a soccer coach by giving him an unwanted free TV. When suspicions that Big Pussy is an informant first surface, Paulie volunteers to investigate (and murder if necessary). His method of taking Pussy to a bath house and trying to get him to undress for a steambath lacks subtlety and drives Pussy into hiding. In Tony's brief and bloody war with Corrado ""Junior"" Soprano's crew, following Junior's attempt on Tony's life, Paulie is assigned the hit on Junior's consigliere Mikey"
"relationship with Janice, Tony's sister, who has arrived from Seattle. ""Big Pussy"" returns to New Jersey after a conspicuous absence. Christopher Moltisanti becomes engaged to his girlfriend Adriana La Cerva. Matthew Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte, two low-level associates dissatisfied with their perceived lack of success in the Soprano crew, try to make a name for themselves by attempting to kill Christopher. Their plan backfires; Christopher kills Sean and, though critically wounded, survives their attack. Tony and Big Pussy locate Matthew and kill him. However, a witness goes to the FBI and identifies Tony. Junior is placed under house arrest as"
"now. Tony is surprised, since no one has ever mentioned this. Hesh reassures him that his ""condition"" only affected Tony's father about twice a year. Pussy continues to meet his FBI contact, Agent Lipari, and complains about Tony favoring Paulie and Silvio over him. Later, Paulie and Johnny Sack ask Pussy to leave the table when they are about to discuss business, even though Furio is allowed to stay. Big Girls Don't Cry (The Sopranos) ""Big Girls Don't Cry"" is the eighteenth episode of the HBO original series ""The Sopranos"" and is the fifth of the show's second season. It"
"but followed Tony's decision to let the authorities deal with him. Apart from periodic instances of adultery, Christopher says during his intervention that Silvio was ""fucking every slut you got working in the place"", it can be said that he also loves his wife, Gabriella Dante (played by Steven Van Zandt's real life wife Maureen Van Zandt), very much. Silvio has a long record of executing traitors throughout the show. He killed Jimmy Altieri at the end of season one. Later, along with Tony and Paulie Gualtieri, he executes Pussy Bonpensiero in season two. In season five, he executes Adriana"
"Kleinfeld insults. He is listed in the credits as ""Vinny Pastore"" playing ""Copa Wiseguy."" Pastore got a bigger role in the comedy/crime film """" (1995) as Tony Scarboni, one of the three gangsters and Lazarro's (played by Alan Arkin) clients. In the 1996 HBO television movie ""Gotti"", Pastore played the character of Angelo Ruggiero, alongside future ""Sopranos"" cast members Tony Sirico and Dominic Chianese. In 1999, Pastore got his biggest role to date in ""The Sopranos"", where he played the character Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero. His character was murdered in the finale of season 2, but Pastore would make a"
"Connie Corleone, which is alluded to in Kate Howard's real name, Connie Falconeri. Similarities have also been noted between Sonny and Tony Soprano from ""The Sopranos"" and the characters that surround them both. Vincent Pastore, who portrayed Big Pussy Bonpensiero on ""The Sopranos"", came on the show to portray Maximus Giambetti, father of Sonny's bodyguards Milo Giambetti and Max Giambetti. Benard has described Sonny as ""unpredictable,"" and stated that: ""You never know from one second to the next what he is thinking, feeling or planning. He's a man in personal conflict who maintains an outward appearance of calm at all"
"Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood ""Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"" is the 27th episode of the HBO original series ""The Sopranos"" and the first of the show's third season. It was written by David Chase and directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on March 4, 2001. ""* = credit only"" FBI agents listen to recorded conversations between Tony Soprano and deceased informant Big Pussy Bonpensiero regarding the murder of Matthew Bevilaqua. Agent Skip Lipari and his colleagues agree that Pussy is likely dead; without his testimony, some of their more promising cases against Tony cannot be tried. As they discuss the possibility of"
"does not have to be on Vesuvio's payroll. Furio does not particularly excel at honest work, mainly because Artie imposes tougher standards on his kitchen workers than restaurants in Italy, such as hair nets and no smoking on duty. Upon his arrival in New Jersey, Furio becomes one of Tony's most feared enforcers, intimidating and beating up multiple people who owe Tony money as well as acting as Tony's driver and bodyguard, to the initial resentment of long time senior Soprano associate Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero. Furio is a loyal and dedicated soldier for Tony, but he does not appear"
"of Tony's. He operated an auto body shop with his brother Edward ""Duke"" Bonpensiero. He married Angela in 1976. He was an associate of Johnny Soprano until he supported Johnny during the unrest of 1983. Sal was a soldier in the Soprano crew, and he backed Johnny's wishes to have Tony Soprano become capo following Johnny's death in 1986. He also took on Johnny's tradition of dressing as Santa Claus and giving out presents to local children at Satriale's Pork Store at Christmas-time. In order to put his children through college, he dealt heroin on the side, despite orders to"
"promise from Phil Leotardo's men to pay a settlement to Janice, after Phil's vendetta against Tony led to Bobby's murder. Janice Soprano Janice Soprano Baccalieri, played by Aida Turturro, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". She is Tony Soprano's elder sister. A young Janice has appeared in flashbacks, played by Madeline Blue and Juliet Fox. As the oldest child of mobster Johnny Boy Soprano and Livia Soprano in a household financed by crime, Janice grew complacent of her family's criminal ties. For example, ""Johnny Boy"" took Janice to an amusement park where other mobsters and"
"Janice Soprano Janice Soprano Baccalieri, played by Aida Turturro, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". She is Tony Soprano's elder sister. A young Janice has appeared in flashbacks, played by Madeline Blue and Juliet Fox. As the oldest child of mobster Johnny Boy Soprano and Livia Soprano in a household financed by crime, Janice grew complacent of her family's criminal ties. For example, ""Johnny Boy"" took Janice to an amusement park where other mobsters and their daughters were. The mobsters used this as a cover to conduct criminal activities, until they eventually get busted (and"
"Carmela Soprano Carmela Soprano (""née"" DeAngelis), played by Edie Falco, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". She is the wife of Mafia boss Tony Soprano. Edie Falco's performance as Carmela was universally lauded. She won Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1999, 2001 and 2003, and received six nominations for her role in the series. Falco has also won two Golden Globe Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Carmela was Tony Soprano's high school sweetheart, and the couple married at a young age. They have two children together: Meadow"
"of Tony and his early criminal activity often involved Tony, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile, Sr. His original career plan was to be a professional singer, but this dream never materialized. Despite this, Silvio has maintained a connection to show business through ownership of numerous clubs in North Jersey over the years, and in backing aspiring young starlets who come up through his clubs. Silvio's support was instrumental in ensuring Tony took over as capo following the death of his father. Throughout his association with the Soprano crew, Silvio formed friendships with Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero and Paulie ""Walnuts"" Gualtieri."
"an homage to famous New York City Detective Sonny Grosso who helped reveal the French Connection. Tony says that Grasso is a valentine with his name as that if he wasn't for his last name they'd have him sweeping up at the office, and implies that the other FBI agents probably search him before he leaves work to go home every day. Tony thinks that Grasso is arresting ""his own people"", fellow Italians to get promoted. An FBI agent who handled Big Pussy Bonpensiero. He has been an FBI agent since 1989. He gets angry at the bureau when he"
"become boss. Junior sometimes resented having to take orders from Aprile, who used to fetch Junior sambucas. In 1995, Junior Soprano fell afoul of Jackie when he hijacked one of his trucks, refusing to acknowledge his position as acting boss. Junior fled to Boca Raton to avoid retaliation, although later met with Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero, agreeing to attend a sit-down so that he and Jackie could resolve their dispute when his safety was guaranteed by his nephew. However, despite leading the DiMeo family through a time of relative peace, Jackie's reign was short-lived. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer"
"someone to take his stockbroker's licensing exam. Uncle Junior is in prison. Carmela continues to play the role of housewife. Livia begins receiving physical therapy. Ray Curto continues to bring in the money for Tony - as do Paulie Gualtieri and Silvio Dante, who indulge in designer shoes and strippers at the Bada Bing. Tony continues to sleep with his Russian mistress, Irina, which he conceals from his wife. When Tony goes to fetch the paper, he is approached by Big Pussy Bonpensiero and is asked if they can talk. In Tony's basement, Pussy tries to explain that he was"
"Big Girls Don't Cry (The Sopranos) ""Big Girls Don't Cry"" is the eighteenth episode of the HBO original series ""The Sopranos"" and is the fifth of the show's second season. It was written by Terence Winter, directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on February 13, 2000. ""* = credit only"" With Furio Giunta now working as a soldier with the Soprano crime family, Tony elevates Paulie and Silvio to ""capo"" and ""consigliere"" respectively. While dining at Nuovo Vesuvio, Tony asks Artie to hire Furio as a mozzarella-maker. Artie tells Tony that the kitchen is already fully occupied and"
"stop. He was caught by the FBI and forced to inform against the Soprano crew, in order to avoid the possibility of 30 years to life in prison. Given Bonpensiero's middle adulthood, even the minimum sentence of 30 years meant he would have likely died of old age in prison. He was assigned FBI Agent Skip Lipari as a handler. He was revealed as an informant in the episode ""Do Not Resuscitate"". In flashbacks to 1995, it is shown that Sal was instrumental in organizing a sit-down between high ranking capo Junior Soprano and acting boss Jackie Aprile Sr. He"
"unpredictably violent tendencies turn Tony resentful. Richie Aprile is released from prison in season 2, and quickly makes waves. Pontecorvo is a young soldier who becomes a ""made"" man alongside Christopher. Spatafore works his way up through the ranks to become top earner of the Aprile crew, but is secretly homosexual. Friends of the Soprano family include: Herman ""Hesh"" Rabkin (Jerry Adler); Adriana La Cerva (Drea de Matteo); Rosalie Aprile (Sharon Angela); Angie Bonpensiero (Toni Kalem), along with Artie (John Ventimiglia) and Charmaine Bucco (Kathrine Narducci). Hesh is an invaluable adviser and friend to Tony, as he was when Tony's"
"Angie's troubles with Pussy. Carmela steels herself, then exits to greet Tony. The episode's title is a plural of the Italian language word commendatore, which is an honorable title in Italian society. Tony and his crew are given this greeting in Italy, which Paulie hears and then tries to use throughout the episode. Commendatori ""Commendatori"" is the seventeenth episode of the HBO original series ""The Sopranos"" and the fourth of the show's second season. It was written by David Chase and directed by Tim Van Patten, and originally aired on February 6, 2000. ""* = credit only"" While attempting to"
"times over the course of the show engaging in both freshwater and saltwater angling. His son Anthony Jr. sometimes accompanies him on fishing outings. During the second season he presents his son with a Fenwick rod and a Penn International reel, both extremely high quality products. In the sixth season, while in Florida with Paulie, he rents a sport fishing boat. He is sometimes haunted by visions of Pussy Bonpensiero incarnated in the form of a fish – presumably a reference to the disposal of his body in the ocean. A Big Mouth Billy Bass novelty singing fish, brought into"
"Denise Borino-Quinn Denise Borino-Quinn (January 6, 1964 – October 27, 2010) was an American television actress who had a recurring role as Ginny Sacramoni, the wife of New York mob boss Johnny Sack in the television series ""The Sopranos"". She was born in Roseland, New Jersey on January 6, 1964. She attended West Essex High School, the same school as ""Sopranos"" creator David Chase, although nearly 20 years later. To obtain the part of Ginny Sacramoni, she attended the casting call in Harrison, New Jersey to support a friend and because she thought it would be fun to watch the"
"she pleases. Adriana renames the bar ""Crazy Horse"" and makes it successful as a venue for local alternative rock bands and as a bar for college students from nearby Monmouth University and elsewhere. Benny Fazio is beaten in the night club's parking lot by Phil Leotardo. In Season 5, Adriana is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The FBI targets Adriana as a potential weakness in the family's organization. Upon the death of Sal ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero, the FBI looks to Adriana as a close relation to a rising star in the crime family and sends Special Agent Deborah Ciccerone to befriend"
"Two Tonys ""Two Tonys"" is the 53rd episode of the HBO original series ""The Sopranos"" and the first of the show's fifth season. Written by David Chase and Terence Winter, it was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on March 7, 2004. ""** = photo only"" ""** = photo only"" One year after his separation, Tony Soprano has moved into his mother's former home. As the family has dinner with the now-married Janice and Bobby Baccalieri, they watch a news report about the parole of several local mobsters: Soprano ""caporegime"" Michele ""Feech"" La Manna, Lupertazzi ""consigliere"" Angelo Garepe,"
"Furio Giunta Furio Giunta, played by Federico Castelluccio, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". He is an Italian mobster working for Tony Soprano. Eventually, he has to return to Italy after a flirtation with Tony's wife Carmela. Furio has long hair, which he usually wears in a ponytail, and a penchant for elaborate, flashy silk shirts. Tony meets Furio on a visit to Naples for business discussions with the Neapolitan Camorra mob boss Annalisa Zucca. He convinces her to let Furio come to New Jersey to work for him as part of an international car"
"especially giving him prime focus. His real-life wife, Maureen Van Zandt, is an actress who made occasional appearances on ""The Sopranos"" playing Silvio's wife Gabriella Dante. Van Zandt gained acclaim for his performance as Silvio but had contended that he had no interest in acting beyond ""The Sopranos"". However, he has appeared in several other screen projects. Van Zandt recorded the narration for The Hives biography on their concert DVD ""Tussles in Brussels"" (2004). In 2010, Van Zandt appeared as himself in the Norwegian soap opera ""Hotel Cæsar"", broadcast on Norway's biggest commercial channel TV2 Norway. He also appeared on"
"to ""going straight"" (to Tony's dismay), but also has an intense violent streak. Those in Tony's closest circle within the DiMeo crime family include Silvio Dante (Steven Van Zandt). Silvio is Tony's consigliere and best friend. He runs the family's strip club headquarters, and other businesses. Paulie ""Walnuts"" Gualtieri (Tony Sirico), a tough, short-tempered, aging soldier who is fiercely loyal to Tony and Salvatore ""Big Pussy"" Bonpensiero (Vincent Pastore), a veteran gangster who runs an automotive body shop. Paulie ""Walnuts"" and ""Big Pussy"" (often called just, ""Pussy"") have worked with Tony and his father. Also in Tony's criminal organization are:"
"the production team for a film written by Daniel Baldwin and financed by Little Carmine, rather than enlist in the Army. She is shown considering building plans for a beach house, and in the final scene of the series, she meets Tony at a diner for a family meal. Carmela Soprano Carmela Soprano (""née"" DeAngelis), played by Edie Falco, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series ""The Sopranos"". She is the wife of Mafia boss Tony Soprano. Edie Falco's performance as Carmela was universally lauded. She won Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in"
"USP Big Sandy. Basciano is the cousin of indicted lawyer Stephen diCarmine who is on trial for a $250 million bond fraud while Executive Director of white shoe law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf. Vincent Basciano Vincent John Basciano (pronounced bah-sha-noh) (born November 14, 1959) is an American mobster who became acting boss of the Bonanno crime family after the arrest of boss Joseph Massino. Basciano is nicknamed ""Vinny Gorgeous,"" due to owning a Bronx beauty salon called ""Hello Gorgeous,"" and for his fastidious grooming, hairstyle and looks. In 2011, reporters noted that despite being imprisoned in solitary confinement the past"
"details a weekend that series protagonist Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and his wife Carmela (Edie Falco) spend with his sister Janice (Aida Turturro) and brother-in-law Bobby (Steve Schirripa) at a lakefront vacation home in upstate New York, and the complications that arise during this weekend. The scenes set at the vacation home were filmed in Putnam Valley, New York. ""Soprano Home Movies"" was watched by 7.66 million American viewers. Critical reception of the midseason premiere was mostly favorable; critics praised the episode for its calm, contemplative storytelling. The episode garnered a number of award nominations and won the Primetime Emmy"