Dominic Chianese is a versatile American actor, singer, and occasional author, widely recognized for his Emmy‑nominated role as Corrado “Uncle Junior” Soprano in The Sopranos. Born in The Bronx, New York, in 1931 to an Italian‑American family, he graduated from Bronx High School of Science and earned a degree in speech and theater from Brooklyn College in 1961 Libertad Para Estudiar+15+15BrainyQuote+15. He began performing in Broadway and Off‑Broadway musicals, including Oliver! and Gilbert & Sullivan revivals, while supporting himself as a musician and tavern singer for many years Biographs.
Though best known for acting, Chianese has authored personal reflections and a memoir—Twelve Angels: The Women Who Taught Me How to Act, Live, and Love (co‑written with Matthew Sargent)—in which he shares his experiences and lessons from the stages of life and art . He is also a passionate musician, releasing albums like Hits and Ungrateful Heart, and continues to perform live, combining storytelling and song in events such as his 2025 “One Night Only” show in New York City +5+5IMDb+5.
