When The Sopranos premiered on HBO in January 1999, its cast members were rising stars, many still in their thirties or forties. Now, more than 25 years later, the ages of the actors remind us just how much time has passed since Tony Soprano first sat down in Dr. Melfi’s office.
At the center of it all was James Gandolfini, just 37 when the show began. Though his life was cut short in 2013 at age 51, his legacy as Tony Soprano has only grown.
Edie Falco, Tony’s on-screen wife Carmela, was 35 when the show launched. Today, at 62, she remains a powerhouse performer with Emmy-winning roles beyond the mob drama.
Michael Imperioli, who played the hotheaded Christopher Moltisanti, was 32 in season one. Now 59, he has transformed into a multi-hyphenate artist—actor, author, and podcaster.
Some of the oldest cast members are now well into their golden years. Dominic Chianese, unforgettable as Uncle Junior, is 94, while Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante) is 74 and still splitting time between music and acting.
The younger actors have also grown up in front of fans’ eyes. Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano) was just 17 when the pilot aired; today she’s 44 and a mother of two. Robert Iler (A.J. Soprano) was only 14 at the time—he’s now 40 and living a quieter life outside Hollywood.
Sadly, fans have also had to say goodbye to Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts), who passed away in 2022 at 79. His quirky, sharp-tongued character remains one of the most beloved in mob TV history.
From the seasoned veterans to the once-young newcomers, the cast of The Sopranos has aged alongside its audience. Their ages today serve as a reminder that while time moves on, the series itself remains timeless.
