#VincentCuratola

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Vincent Curatola of The Sopranos Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

I’m not sure how it’s possible to meet a person once on Zoom and feel like they’re a treasured friend that I’ve known forever, but that’s exactly how it is with Vincent Curatola, aka Johnny Sack of The Sopranos, whom before meeting I feared would whack. Me. 

On this our second sitdown we talked how a businessman who’d nary graced a stage in a few short years under the tutelage of acting coach Michael Moriarty, took on Law & Order, then wrote and starred in his own short film, Dearly Beloved, co-starring Tony Sirrico, and then was soon his Sopranos co-star. Vincent shared the story of that relationship, his casting, and how the work played out. We talked about the Mafia as if there is such a thing, David Chase, James Gandolfini, Ginny Sack, and Sydney Pollack. 

We talked about acting, how I’ve never caught him doing it, how he was trained, and how he trains, the upcoming reinvention of his short film Dearly Beloved, and his mother, father, grandmother, and Maureen, his dearly beloveds. 

Vincent’s a warm, thoughtful, whipsmart, entertaining fellow, a great storyteller, whose company I can’t get enough of. Hoping to Zoom into one of his acting workshops one day soon, rehone that skill, and just maybe he’ll write in a fake aging blonde in that upcoming remake.

One thing I know for certain, I’m anxiously awaiting his next screen role and our next interaction on Instagram. Love the man! 

Vincent Curatola Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, December 6th, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET 

Streamed Live on my Facebook

Replay here: 

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What have you got planned for this weekend? You really oughta get out and seeing our Sopranos Triple Feature presented by the fine folks at Sirk Productions. Stop into the IFC Theater in Manhattan or at any of the 97 other cinemas across the country where these films are screening. This event celebrates 20 years since the series premiered on HBO and changed television as we know it. Check out these three fascinating docs at a theater near you, ‘The Last Supper’, ‘My Dinner with Alan’ and ‘David Chase: A Sopranos Session’. Don’t forget the cannolis. @VincentPastore @FedericoCastelluccio @VincentCuratola @ArthurJNascarella Thanks for all the hard work from Kristian Fraga, John Sikes, Marc Perez, Bianca Rosario Ramirez, Adrian Padarath and Valentina Caniglia. @sirkproductions @sepinwall @mattzollerseitz @valentinacanigliadp @sikes_j @ipadarath @biancarosr @beerforallthebulls @joefoleyfilms @abramsbooks @holstensicecream @drewuniversity @montclairfilminstitute @montclairstateuniversity @pswoon @thehighwirefilm @sanctioningevil @gsff @werethekidsinamericafilm @portorchardfilmfest @azfilmfest @cascadiaiwff @sfcny @festivaldecannes @cannes_filmfestival @cannes_lions @montclairfilm (at IFC Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQkBAsCLId2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[vickiabelson]

Today, Live! BAM! Whacked! Gobsmacked! I knew I loved Johnny Sack, the wife-devoted, chain-smoking, cold-blooded killer, I was unprepared to fall in love with Vincent Curatola. It was one thing that on a Sopranos re-binge this 39 yr non-smoking woman was jonesing for a cigarette watching Johnny Sack make love to his, it was another witnessing Vince adoring Maureen, his wife of 41 years, just as Johnny Sack did Ginny. Lovely! It was such great fun to do a Soprano’s deep dive, and Vince had so many great stories. 

Writer, singer, twice SAG Award-nominated actor for The Sopranos, Vincent had recurring roles on Third Watch, The Good Wife, and Law & Order Special Victims Unit, in addition to numerous other guest appearances on TV, and films which include, Patriots Day, Killing Them Softly, and Person of Interest. From the baddest bad guys to the goodest good, he’s played the gamut.

We had the best time when we sat down a year ago June with the promise to continue sometime soon. 

Tada!

I respect this man’s talent so much. I’ve never caught him acting. He’s an international acting coach, I aspire to join this naturalist, whose less is so much more. Love sitting down with this intense wise guy, who in reality, is the furthest thing from it. Bonus, he’s also a delightful and supportive Instagram friend. Love him! 

Vincent Curatola Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, December 6th, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET 

Streaming Live on my Facebook

Daily by Toni Vincent & @peter_and_paul_ Cartoons

[vickiabelson]

BAM! Whacked! Gobsmacked! I knew I loved Johnny Sack, the wife-devoted, chain-smoking, cold-blooded killer, I was unprepared to fall in love with Vincent Curatola. It was one thing that on a recent Sopranos re-binge this 38 yr non-smoking woman was jonesing for a cigarette watching Johnny Sack make love to his, it was another witnessing Vince adoring Maureen, his wife of 40 yrs, just as Johnny Sack did Ginny. Lovely! 

Such great fun to do a Soprano’s deep dive, from early casting, (Tony Sirico), to Vince’s audition, James Gandolfini, Vincent Pastore, Michael Imperioli, to David Chase’s on-set style, how characters knew they were getting whacked, onscreen relationships vs off, actual wise guys impressions, Vince’s thoughts on whether Silvio really whacked Adriana, Vince’s shocking role model for Johnny Sack, how the cast, who watched the ending for the first time when we all did, react? 

There are great stories about Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Maureen O’Hara, and Brad Pitt. This was a spectacular conversation with a fascinating man, an amazing actor, who shared his thoughts on how to succeed in the business of life and show. An international acting coach via Zoom, a naturalist, whose less is so much more, shared some exercises in getting real, which I plan to utilize. You can sign up on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VincentCuratolaActingWorkshop

I’ve long adored Johnny Sack, I now add Vincent Curatola to my adoration. This is one not to be missed.

Vincent Curatola on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, 6/1/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streamed Live on my Facebook

Replay here:

[vickiabelson]

Today, LIVE -Vincent Curatola, aka Johnny Sack of The Sopranos. 

Having recently re-binged The Sopranos, I once again fell in love with this wife-devoted, chain-smoking, cold-blooded killer. Although I haven't had a cigarette in 38 years, Johnny Sack made them all too sexy and appealing. We had so much with Big Pussy last month, I chased down Vincent Curatola on Instagram. He was immediately accessible and willing. Thrilling. 

Writer, singer, twice SAG Award-nominated actor for The Sopranos, Vincent had recurring roles on Third Watch, The Good Wife, and Law & Order Special Victims Unit, in addition to numerous other guest appearances on TV, and films which include, Patriots Day, Killing Them Softly, and Person of Interest. From the baddest bad guys to the goodest good, he’s played the gamut.

So looking forward to sitting down with this intense wiseguy, whom I suspect is the furthest thing from it.

Vincent Curatola on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, 6/1/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streaming Live on my Facebook

Daily by Toni Vincent & @peter_and_paul_ Cartoons

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