10 The Sopranos Actors Who Later Showed Up in Boardwalk Empire
Even die-hard fans of both shows could have missed these familiar faces.
The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire deserve to be considered some of the best crime dramas. They're both HBO productions, and Terence Winter, the creator of Boardwalk Empire, had a hand in The Sopranos too.
So, it's no surprise that a bunch of talented actors from the former also appeared in the latter.
Steve Buscemi
The legend Steve Buscemi is of course the first on the list. In The Sopranos, Buscemi portrayed Tony Blundetto, Tony Soprano’s cousin. Later, he landed the leading role in Boardwalk Empire as Nucky Thompson, a role that truly allowed Buscemi to shine.
Aleksa Palladino
In The Sopranos, Aleksa played a minor character of Allesandra who appeared in only two episodes. However, she had a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire as Jimmy Darmody’s wife Angela.
Max Casella
Benny Fazio, the loyal but somewhat clumsy member of the Soprano crew, was portrayed by Max Casella. He later appeared in Boardwalk Empire as Leo D’Alessio, a part of a band of brothers causing trouble in Atlantic City.
Greg Antonacci
Greg Antonacci played Butch DeConcini in The Sopranos, a high-ranking member of the Lupertazzi family. Then, he transformed into Johnny Torrio, a calm and calculating real-life Chicago mobster in Boardwalk Empire.
Brian Geraghty
Brian played the role of James Tolliver in Boardwalk Empire, a stark contrast to his role in The Sopranos. He appeared on the show only once, but in a very memorable scene. Geraghty portrayed a bakery clerk. Yes, that bakery clerk whom Christopher shot in the foot.
Dominic Chianese
Dominic Chianese is best known for his role as Uncle Junior in The Sopranos. In Boardwalk Empire, he took on the character of Leander Whitlock, an elderly New Jersey lawyer.
Will Janowitz
Janowitz is best known for playing Meadow Soprano's fiancé, Finn DeTrolio, in The Sopranos. In Boardwalk Empire, he portrayed yet another real-life gangster, Hymie Weiss.
Vincent Piazza
Vincent Piazza played a minor character, Hernan O'Brien, in The Sopranos, but he struck gold in Boardwalk Empire with the role of the infamous gangster, Lucky Luciano.
Michael Kenneth Williams
The late Michael Kenneth Williams portrayed a one-time character Ray Ray in the episode titled Army of One. However, he made a mark with his unforgettable performance as Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire.
Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald brought his talent to Boardwalk Empire as Harry Daugherty. Fans of The Sopranos might remember him for his brief but memorable appearance in the episode Stage 5 of season 6.
