Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano's break out role: 'I wish it had happened 30 years ago'
15 Jan, 2021 06:00 AM
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By: Russell Baillie
The actor remembered for killing his girlfriend in The Sopranos gets a benign lead role and laments the gangsterisation of US politics. By Russell Baillie.
What's a guy like Joe Pantoliano doing in a nice movie like From the Vine? His characters' specialities are usually shouting and treachery, not winemaking.
And what's the man affectionately nicknamed Joey Pants doing in the lead? His characters are usually supporting turns or sidekicks. He's made a speciality out of them. Playing the despicable Ralph Cifaretto in The Sopranos, he won an Emmy for best supporting performance.