Tony Soprano Similar testimonials were included by his co-stars and colleagues; Bryan Cranston stated that his "Breaking Bad" character, Walter White, would not have existed without Tony Soprano. Tony Soprano quickly became a pop culture icon during the show’s run. In an article for the "Los Angeles Times", Chris Lee referred to Tony Soprano as a “cultural sensation” who became the “unlikeliest of sex symbols.” On the importance of Gandolfini’s performance, Lee stated: “He forever rejiggered television's fascination with morally challenged antiheroes and less-than-physically-perfect protagonists.” Mark Lawson of "The Guardian" praised Gandolfini for his “towering central performance” as Tony Soprano, writing: “The
Tony Alvarez (actor) were born in the same town. Alvarez was diagnosed with an AIDS related cancer and died in Sydney at age 40 not far from the Mitchell Street studios where he first shot to fame in "The Young Doctors". Tony Alvarez (actor) Tony Alvarez (19 December 1956 – 21 July 1997) was a Spanish Australian actor and singer, who was born in Velez-Malaga, he was best known for his television roles. in Australia and the US. He is probably best remembered for his ongoing role as Dr Tony Garcia in the long running Australian soap opera "The Young Doctors". He appeared