Tony Sirico is an American actor with a net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his roles in The Sopranos, Mighty Aphrodite, and Goodfellas. His acting career began in the 1970s and he has since appeared in over 50 films and 20 television shows.
He was a real-life gangster who served two prison terms and was arrested 28 times before becoming an actor. As an actor, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for it seven times. In addition to acting, he launched a perfume, The Paolo Per Uomo, in 2008. Unfortunately, Sirico passed away on July 8, 2022 at the age of 79.
Tony Sirico Net Worth (2024)
| Net asset value | 8 million dollars |
| Job | Performer |
| Year old | 79 |
| Nation | America |
| Born | July 29, 1942 |
| Wage | $75,000 per episode |
| Latest updates | 2024 |
Tony Sirico Net Worth Growth
| Net worth 2024 | 8 million dollars |
| Net worth 2023 | 6 million dollars |
| Net worth 2022 | 4 million dollars |
| Net worth 2021 | 2 million dollars |
| Net worth 2020 | 1 million dollars |
Early life
Gennaro Anthony Sirico was born in New York City on July 29, 1942, and grew up in the East Flatbush and Bensonhurst neighborhoods of Brooklyn. For most of his life, Tony lived with his mother, Marie Sirico.
Robert Sirico and Carmine Sirico are his two brothers. Robert is a Catholic priest and co-founder of the Acton Institute for Free Enterprise. Sirico has been arrested 28 times and has been convicted numerous times for crimes such as assault and robbery.
He was arrested for the first time at age 7 for stealing a nickel from a newsstand. Tony was sentenced to 13 months in prison in 1967 after being convicted of robbing an after-hours bar in Brooklyn.
He was arrested in 1970 and a .32 caliber pistol was found on him. He was charged with extortion, coercion and illegal possession of a weapon in 1971. He was imprisoned for four years.
That included 20 months in Sing Sing. During his incarceration, Tony Sirico was visited by a group of former inmates, which Sirico said gave him the idea to start an acting career.
Tony Sirico Net Worth and Salary
Career
Under the guidance of Richard Castellano, Sirico was able to land his first known film role as an extra in the 1974 film Crazy Joe. He then played gangsters in several films.
In the 1980s, he appeared in many films such as Defiance, So Fine, Love and Money, Exposed, The Last Fight, The Galucci Brothers, The Pick-up Artist, Hello Again, White Hot, Cookie and The Big Bang.
In the 1990s, he appeared in films that helped him make a name for himself in the industry, such as Catchfire, Goodfellas, 29th Street, Innocent Blood, New York Cop, and Romeo Is Bleeding.
He also appeared in Men Lie, Bullets Over Broadway, Mob Queen, Celebrity, and Mickey Blue Eyes, among others. In 1999, he had his biggest role on the television series The Sopranos as Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri, which he played until 2007.
In the 2000s, he appeared in several films such as It Had to Be You, Smokin’ Stogies, Zarra’s Law, Friends and Romans, Touched, Café Society and Sarah Q, among others.
In the 2006 video game “The Sopranos: Road to Respect,” he voiced the character Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri. He also did voice work on Family Guy and American Dad! and made a cameo appearance on The Boys in the Band.
Personal life
Joanne and Richard are Tony Sirico’s two children. He has also made significant charitable donations to non-profit organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Real Estate
Sirico lives on a 1.5-acre New Jersey home that has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a powder room, and two two-car garages big enough to fit Escalades and Suburbans. The home is for sale and the asking price is $3.4 million.
Tony Sirico Biography
| Real name | Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr |
| Nickname | Tony |
| Year old | 79 years old (died July 8, 2022) |
| Height | In feet – 5 feet 10 inchesIn meters – 1.78 mIn centimeters – 178 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 80 KgIn Pounds – 176.37 lbs |
| Family | Father – No Mother – Marie Sirico Sisters – No Brothers – Robert Sirico, Carmine Sirico |
| Girlfriend | Do not have |
| Wife | Anna |
| Children | Joanne and Richard |
“This is the worst. This damn espresso.”
– Tony Sirico
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Tony Sirico Net Worth
At the time of his death, Tony Sirico’s net worth was estimated to be around $8 million. Sirico was paid $75,000 per episode for the first few seasons of The Sopranos.
He and co-star Steven Van Zandt both doubled their earnings last season. They could earn more than $1 million for the remaining episodes.
He amassed his fortune through his acting career. Although he has appeared in many films, The Sopranos was the first film that made him a star. His later years have demonstrated his dedication and ability to maintain his charisma.
He was considered one of the highest paid actors in the industry. Sirico decided to give up crime and try his hand at acting after serving time in prison for armed robbery. Sadly, he passed away on July 8, 2022.
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