The acting world is in mourning over the death of actor James Gandolfini. The actor 51, passed away from a major heart attack, earlier Wednesday afternoon. In honor of the actor who is well known for his role as Tony Soprano, in The Sopranos, we have compiled a list of the top ten films that Mr. Gandolfini was a part of before he starred in The Sopranos. To honor the dead we must remember their time here on earth and all that they were able to contribute.

(Photo from his GQ Cover in December 2004)

10. Night Falls on Manhattan: A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of an investigation involving police corruption that may involve both his father and his long time partner. Gandolfini plays Joey Allegretto.

9. She's So Lovely: The film follows Maureen a pregnant woman whose husband Eddie has gone missing. In his absence, Maureen finds herself having drinks with neighbor Kiefer (Gandolfini) who tries to rape Maureen then ends up beating her. Once Eddie finds out, he goes ballistic and ends up being institutionalized and once he gets out, tries to reclaim his wife.

8. Terminal Velocity: A skydiver and former KGB agent team up in this thriller to stop the Russian Mafia from stealing Gold. Gandolfini plays Ben Pinkwater.

7. Italian Movie: This film follows the issues of love, life and overall pizza. Gandolfini plays Angelo.

6. True Romance: Gandolfini plays Virgil in a film that follows hookers and cocaine deals gone wrong. When Clarence marries hooker Alabama, she steals cocaine from her pimp and then goes to Hollywood where she attempts to sell the coke while the owners come after her.

5. A Stranger Among Us: When a murder occurs in the Jewish Community, a New York cops vows to find the culprit as she goes undercover in the community. Gandolfini plays Tony Baldessari.

4. The Juror: This film follows a juror in a huge Mafia Trial, where threats are made to vote not guilty for the man on trial. Gandolfini plays Eddie.

3. Mr. Wonderful: When Gus gets his dream of buying an old bowling alley, there is only one thing standing in his way: alimony payments to his ex-wife. To fix this problem Gus goes above and beyond to get his ex with someone new. Gandolfini plays Mike.

2. Angie: Angie is looking for a better life but when she finds out that she’s pregnant by her boyfriend Vinny (Gandolfini) she decides to go out and make a better life for herself with her child without Vinny.

1. Get Shorty: The film follows a mobster as he travels to collect a debt in Hollywood and finds a connection to his job and the film industry. Gandolfini plays Bear.

Mr. Gandolfini portrayed smaller roles in such films as Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. (Cook) in addition to his roles that he played in after The Sopranos. ended including doing the voice of Carol in Where the Wild Things Are.

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