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Introduction
Dominic Chianese is an American actor, singer, and musician. He is best known for his roles as Corrado “Junior” Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos (1999–2007), Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II (1974), and Leander in Boardwalk Empire (2011–2013).
Early life
| Name | Dominic Chianese |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Musician |
| Age | 91 years |
| Height | 1.83m |
Dominic Chianese was born on February 24, 1931 (age 91 years) in the Bronx, New York, United States. His father was a bricklayer. His paternal grandfather immigrated to the United States from Naples in 1904 and settled in the Bronx. Chianese graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1948.
Career
Dominic Chianese attended his first professional acting class at HB Studio in Manhattan, with renowned teacher Walt Witcover after a decade of attending college and appearing in off-Broadway theatre. Drama and musical theater became Chianese’s passion. His first Broadway show was Oliver! in 1965.
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Chianese has continued to perform in Broadway theatre, Off-Broadway, and regional theatre. To supplement income in the dry periods, he played rhythm guitar and sang in taverns and restaurants, and also served as the master of ceremonies at the open microphone night at Gerdes Folk City in Greenwich Village.
His first television credit occurred when George C. Scott recommended him for a role in the acclaimed series East Side/West Side. In 1974, Francis Ford Coppola cast Chianese as Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II, which sparked a film career, culminating in several films (and plays) with Al Pacino.
Before being cast in The Godfather Part II, Dominic Chianese worked for the Drug Commission of New York State as a recreational worker in a rehabilitation center. He taught guitar to women who were serving time for drug-related crimes.
In 2010, Dominic Chianese received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. Chianese has appeared in four movies with Al Pacino: The Godfather Part II(1974) – as Johnny Ola, Dog Day Afternoon (1975) – as Sonny’s Father And Justice For All (1979) – as Carl Travers and Looking for Richard (1996) – as Himself.
Dominic Chianese is an accomplished tenor and musician. He released a CD titled Hits in 2000, on which he sings American and Italian songs, that he recorded in Nashville. He performed Salvatore Cardillo’s sentimental classic “Core ‘ngrato” (“Ungrateful Heart”), on the third-season finale of The Sopranos (episode 3.13, “Army of One”).
In 2003, Chianese, along with AOL Music, released a second CD titled Ungrateful Heart, which features 16 classic Neapolitan songs. In the 2000s he played in a mandolin quartet weekly at the Hotel Edison, New York City.
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Chianese appeared as a guest actor on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire for three seasons as Leander Whitlock, a retired lawyer and power broker. In December 2018, Chianese and co-author Matthew Sargent published a biography of Chianese, titled Twelve Angels: The Women Who Taught Me How to Act, Live, and Love.
Dominic Chianese net worth
How much is Dominic Chianese worth? Dominic Chianese net worth is estimated at around $10 million. His main source of income is from his career as an actor, singer and musician. Dominic Chianese’s salary per month with other career earnings is over $1 million annually. He is one of the richest and most influential actors in the United States. His remarkable career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars. Dominic Chianese stands at an appealing height of 1.83m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.