Biography of Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico is an American actor widely credited for playing the role of Paul ‘Paulie Walnuts’ Gualtieri on the HBO drama series, The Sopranos.

He has been happily married to his loving wife with whom he shares three children. His brother, Robert Sirico , is a co-founder of the Acton Institute for free markets.

Born in New York City to Mother Marie Sirico

Tony Sirico was born on July 29, 1942 in New York City, New York, United States of America. His father’s name is not available but his mother’s name is Marie Sirico .

He was raised along with his two brothers; brothers Carmine Sirico and Rev. Robert Sirico . Robert is a Catholic priest and co-founded the Acton Free Market Institute.

Sirico spent his childhood in Brooklyn, in the Bensonhurst and East Flatbush neighborhoods. He also served in the army during his young age.

His height is 5 feet 11 inches while his weight is not available. She is of American nationality and belongs to the white ethnic group.

Tony Sirico Crimes: Arrested 28 Times

Before entering the film and television industry, Tony Sirico was a real-life mobster; he had been arrested 28 times for many crimes such as gun possession and robbery. He had also served two prison terms.

The husband-wife duo share two children; daughter Joeanna Sirico and son Richard Sirico together. The family of four is living happily together.
Shot twice: once in the leg and once in the back

When he was young, he was shot for kissing someone else’s girlfriend. According to him, three guys put him in the car and added saying:

He was not in a position to do anything, because I have my tongue in the depths of his soul. So they say, ‘Boom!’ And they shoot me in the leg.

Later, when he ran to the car, they walked away and he turned and shot a second time in the back.