Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri is a fictional character portrayed by Tony Sirico on the HBO series The Sopranos, one of the chief henchmen of series protagonist Tony Soprano. Sirico auditioned for the role of Uncle Junior with Frank Vincent, but Dominic Chianese landed the role.

Sirico's most acclaimed acting job was that of Paulie Gualtieri in David Chase 's Emmy award-winning drama The Sopranos. He originally auditioned for the role of Uncle Junior with Frank Vincent, but Dominic Chianese landed the role.

Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri played by Tony Sirico, is a caporegime (captain) and later underboss in the DiMeo crime family. According to The Sopranos, A Family History, Peter Paul Gualtieri, son of Gennaro Gualtieri (although Paulie's biological father was later revealed to be a …

Jan 29, 2025 · Some of The Sopranos’ most memorable moments center around Paulie Walnuts. From his philosophical conversations about the afterlife to his complicated relationship with his mother, each storyline was elevated by Sirico’s nuanced performance.

Jul 9, 2022 · With Hollywood already mourning one major acting legend, another star has been lost as The Sopranos' Paulie actor Tony Sirico has died at age 79. Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri was one of the main cast members of the acclaimed HBO crime drama and served as one of the chief soldiers of Tony Soprano's mob organization.

Jan 21, 2025 · Few characters in television history have sparked as much debate as Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri from The Sopranos. Tony Soprano’s volatile right-hand man, played masterfully by Tony Sirico, walks a fascinating line between comic relief and sociopathic enforcer.

Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri : [sarcastically] Great, so his taking advice from a two-time loser?

Dec 9, 2024 · Chase offered Sirico the role of the seasoned wise-cracking mobster Paulie, which he accepted on one condition: Paulie could never become an informant to the FBI in the show. Paulie quickly became a fan favorite through his sarcastic, mother …

Jan 10, 2025 · Paulie’s character, masterfully portrayed by Tony Sirico, embodies a unique combination of old-school mobster mentality and deep-seated emotional vulnerability. His adherence to outdated codes of honor, superstitions, and social expectations creates natural barriers between him and younger generations of the crime family.

Nov 6, 2020 · At this point, to save their own asses, Paulie and Patsy arrange with NY to have Tony taken out - a life for a life, a Boss for a Boss - and get back to business. Paulie is instilled as a front Boss like Junior was, while Patsy runs things behind the scenes.