The Sopranos (The Sopranos episode) relieved as if "let out of jail. It was like a reprieve from the governor." "The Sopranos" is the first of only two episodes directed by Chase. The other is the series finale, "Made in America". Although this episode is titled "The Sopranos" on the DVD, Blu-ray and reruns on A&E, it was referred to as "Pilot" when originally aired. During the year-long break between the pilot and the start of the shoot of the rest of the 12 episodes of the season, James Gandolfini gained 60 pounds for the role of Tony and underwent voice coaching. Siberia Federico and
Tony Young (actor) who saves her life and assists with her final film, "The Misfits", with Clark Gable. Young was married to actresses Madlyn Rhue (1962–1970) and Sondra Currie (1976–1986). Both marriages remained childless and ended through divorce. He died of lung cancer on February 26, 2002, at the age of sixty-four at his home in West Hollywood, California. Tony Young (actor) Carleton L. Young (June 28, 1937 – February 26, 2002), known as Tony Young, was an American character actor in film and television. In 1961, he starred at the age of twenty-three in the title role of "Cord" in the 12-episode