Dominic Chianese

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Dominic Chianese is an American actor, musician, and singer

Feb 24, 1931

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Personal Details

  • Birthday: February 24, 1931
  • Nationality: American
  • Famous: Film & Theater Personalities, Actors
  • City/State: New Yorkers
  • Spouses: Jane Pittson (m. 2003)
  • Childrens: Alexander John Gwozdz Chianese, Dominic Chianese Jr., Dominica Roskelly Chianese, Leah Espy Chianese, Rebbeca Scarpatti Chianese, Sarah Chianese
  • Birth Place: The Bronx, New York City, New York

Dominic Chianese born at

The Bronx, New York City, New York

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Birth Place

In 1961, he married Merle Molofsky, with whom he had three children. The marriage later ended in divorce. His actor son Dominic Chianese Jr. also featured in ‘The Sopranos’ in three of its episodes in the sixth season.

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Personal Life

On June 8, 2003, he married Jane Pittson.

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This multi-talented octogenarian was born on February 24, 1931, in the Bronx, New York, US. His family settled in the Bronx after his grandfather emigrated to the US, from Naples, Italy, in 1904.

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Childhood & Early Life

Son of a bricklayer, Dominic attended the renowned ‘Bronx High School of Science.’ After finishing high school, he started working on construction jobs with his father, while continuing his studies at a night school. In 1961, he completed his graduation from ‘Brooklyn College,’ obtaining BA degree in speech and theater studies.

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Childhood & Early Life

He stepped into acting with stage. In 1952, he got acquainted with ‘Off-Broadway’ productions and the touring repertory-theatre company ‘American Savoyards’ that paved his way for the national tours of Gilbert and Sullivan's ‘The Mikado and Patience.’

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Career

He later took his first professional training in acting at the ‘HB Studio’ in Manhattan, under the tutelage of famous American actor, director, and acting teacher Walt Witcover. Eventually, he developed a passion for drama and musical theater.

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The acclaimed American drama series ‘East Side/West Side,’ where he featured as ‘Charley’ in the episode ‘The Street,’ in 1964, marked his TV debut. He was recommended for the role by George C. Scott.

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In 1965, he made his ‘Broadway’ debut with the Peter Coe-directed English musical ‘Oliver!,’ which ran at the ‘Martin Beck Theatre’ for 64 performances. He performed as ‘Mr. Sowerberry’ with Victor Stiles playing ‘Oliver.’

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The years that followed, saw him appearing in many other ‘Broadway,’ ‘Off Broadway’ and regional theater productions. The venues included the ‘New York Shakespeare Festival,’ the ‘Long Wharf Theatre’ and the ‘Yale Repertory Theatre’ among others. He would often play the rhythm guitar and sing in restaurants and taverns to ease his pocket crunch.

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