Tony Soprano Tony Soprano Anthony John Soprano (born 1959) is a fictional character and the protagonist in the HBO television drama series "The Sopranos" (1999–2007), portrayed by James Gandolfini. Usually referred to as Tony, the Italian-American character was conceived by "Sopranos" creator and showrunner David Chase, who was also largely responsible for the character's story arc throughout the show's six seasons. The character is loosely based on real-life New Jersey mobster Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo, a former "caporegime" ("capo") and "de facto" boss of the DeCavalcante crime family. Bobby Boriello and Mark Damiano II portrayed Soprano as a child in one episode
Eloise (The Sopranos) Eloise (The Sopranos) "Eloise" is the 51st episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the 12th of the show's fourth season. Written by Terence Winter and directed by James Hayman, it originally aired on December 1, 2002. "* = credit only" As Junior's trial concludes, Eugene and Dogsy intimidate a juror. Elsewhere, Little Carmine returns to New Jersey to talk to Carmine and Johnny about reducing their demands on Tony in the dispute over the HUD scam. Johnny and Little Carmine confirm the plan, but when Carmine effuses praise on Tony, Little Carmine becomes jealous and disparages him.