Dominic Chianese

@Actors, Career and Personal Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dominic Chianese is an American actor, musician, and singer New York American Film & Theater Personalities Actors Pisces Celebrities Dominic Chianese is an American actor, musician, and singer, best recognized for playing ‘Johnny Ola’ in the classic American crime film 'The Godfather Part II’ and as ‘Corrado John Soprano Jr.’ in the American crime-drama TV series ‘The Sopranos.’ This veteran actor with over six decades of extensive work, including roles in theater, films, and TV, first appeared in an ‘Off-Broadway’ theater. He made his ‘Broadway’ debut with the play ‘Oliver!’ and advanced his stage career with other works in ‘Broadway,’ ‘Off Broadway,’ and regional theater. He made his TV debut in 1964, with the drama series ‘East Side/West Side,’ and made his big-screen debut in the early 1970s, with the American action comedy ‘Fuzz.’ His big break came when he appeared as ‘Johnny Ola’ in the blockbuster crime film ‘The Godfather Part II,’ starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The ensuing years saw him performing with Al Pacino in several plays and films. He furthered his fame with the ‘The Sopranos,’ which earned him two ‘Emmy’ nominations. Other notable works of this seasoned actor include films, such as ‘All the President's Men’ and ‘Unfaithful.’ His notable TV performances include his roles in series, such as ‘Ryan's Hope’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ This veteran actor has also made his mark as a singer and musician. He came up with two CDs, namely, ‘Hits’ and ‘Ungrateful Heart.’ He can be seen playing the titular role in the 2019 film ‘Umberto D.’

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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 Information Detail 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 Height 180cm Gender Male Father Gaetano Chianese Mother Angelina Chianese Sun Sign Pisces Born in The Bronx, New York City, New York Famous as Actor

The Bronx, New York City, New York

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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. Unsplash Personal Life

On June 8, 2003, he married Jane Pittson. Unsplash Personal Life

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. Unsplash 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. Unsplash 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.’ Unsplash 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. Unsplash Career

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. Unsplash Career

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.’ Unsplash Career

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. Unsplash Career

Information	Detail
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
Height	180cm
Gender	Male
Father	Gaetano Chianese
Mother	Angelina Chianese
Sun Sign	Pisces
Born in	The Bronx, New York City, New York
Famous as	Actor

Dominic Chianese

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Feb 24, 1931

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The Bronx, New York City, New York