ACTOR · BORN 1950
Steven Van Zandt
- Born
- 22 November 1950, Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA
- Known for
- The Sopranos (1999), Lilyhammer (2012), Under the Boardwalk (2023)
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Steven Van Zandt (born 22 November 1950) is an actor best known for The Sopranos, Lilyhammer and Under the Boardwalk.
24 Interesting Facts About Steven Van Zandt
Interesting Facts (4)
- #001
At his wedding to Maureen, not only was the classic marital song "When a Man Loves a Woman" performed, it was sung live by Percy Sledge who had a hit with the record in 1966.
- #002
Told "People" magazine that he had no desire to act in any other roles in spite of rave reviews for his portrayal in The Sopranos (1999).
- #003
Is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band.
- #004
Host of "Little Steven's Underground Garage" a late night radio program on Sunday nights 10pm-Midnight (2002-
Production Story (1)
- #005
He was one of David Chase's final choices for playing Tony Soprano in The Sopranos (1999). But the role ultimately went to James Gandolfini.
Characters & Cast (5)
- #006
Real-life wife Maureen Van Zandt plays the wife of his character, Silvio Dante, on The Sopranos (1999).
- #007
Reprised his Sopranos character, Silvio Dante in a commercial for World of Warcraft. Citing his famous quote from The Godfather "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!".
- #008
Told "People" magazine that he had no desire to act in any other roles in spite of rave reviews for his portrayal in The Sopranos (1999).
- #009
Real-life wife Maureen Van Zandt plays the wife of his character, Silvio Dante, on The Sopranos (1999).
- #010
He was one of David Chase's final choices for playing Tony Soprano in The Sopranos (1999). But the role ultimately went to James Gandolfini.
Career & Awards (10)
- #011
Is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band.
- #012
Long-time friend of Bruce Springsteen, playing with Springsteen's early bands (Steel Mill and The Bruce Springsteen Band), but didn't join the E-Street Band until the "Born to Run" tour in 1975.
- #013
He and the E Street Band (including Gary Tallent, Vini Lopez, David Sancious, Max Weinberg, Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Ernest "Boom" Carter, the late Clarence Clemons, and the late Danny Federici) were inducted into the 2012 New Jersey Hall of Fame for their services and contributions to music.
- #014
Introduced as the Minister of Faith and Friendship, keeper of all that is righteous in the E-Street Band and star of The Sopranos (1999) television show, "Little" Steven Van Zandt on the "Live in New York" album with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
- #015
Host of "Little Steven's Underground Garage" a late night radio program on Sunday nights 10pm-Midnight (2002-
- #016
He and wife Maureen Van Zandt were married by (Reverend) Little Richard, with a wedding reception band consisting of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Gary U.S. Bonds, Little Milton and the wedding band from The Godfather (1972).
- #017
Long-time friend of Bruce Springsteen, playing with Springsteen's early bands (Steel Mill and The Bruce Springsteen Band), but didn't join the E-Street Band until the "Born to Run" tour in 1975.
- #018
He and the E Street Band (including Gary Tallent, Vini Lopez, David Sancious, Max Weinberg, Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Ernest "Boom" Carter, the late Clarence Clemons, and the late Danny Federici) were inducted into the 2012 New Jersey Hall of Fame for their services and contributions to music.
- #019
He was inducted into the 2017 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performing Arts category.
- #020
Introduced as the Minister of Faith and Friendship, keeper of all that is righteous in the E-Street Band and star of The Sopranos (1999) television show, "Little" Steven Van Zandt on the "Live in New York" album with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
Life & Family (4)
- #021
Adopted his professional surname "Van Zandt" from his stepfather. He has said, "Though my last name is Dutch, I'm 100 percent Italian".
- #022
He and wife Maureen Van Zandt were married by (Reverend) Little Richard, with a wedding reception band consisting of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Gary U.S. Bonds, Little Milton and the wedding band from The Godfather (1972).
- #023
At his wedding to Maureen, not only was the classic marital song "When a Man Loves a Woman" performed, it was sung live by Percy Sledge who had a hit with the record in 1966.
- #024
Adopted his professional surname "Van Zandt" from his stepfather. He has said, "Though my last name is Dutch, I'm 100 percent Italian".
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