Gothams Give Tribute To Late ‘Sopranos’ Star James Gandolfini

The upcoming Gotham Awards will include the posthumous presentation of a tribute to James Gandolfini, whose The Sopranos costar Steve Buscemi will do the honors on December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street. It is an honor previously bestowed on Forest Whitaker, Richard Linklater and Katherine Oliver.

“We are honored to pay tribute to a man whose life and work has inspired and moved so many who knew him personally, or through his vast body of work on the stage and screen, where he collaborated with so many independent artists to bring to life unforgettable, iconic characters,” said Joana Vicente, Executive Director of the IFP and the Made in New York Media Center by IFP.

Gandolfini has been lighting up the screen opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the Nicole Holofcener-directed Enough Said, and next stars opposite Tom Hardy in Animal Rescue. He won three Best Actor Emmys for his iconic role as Tony Soprano.

“James Gandolfini was a friend, an inspiration, and an extraordinary talent whose presence is missed by all of us who knew and loved him. It is an honor to present this tribute at the Gotham Awards recognizing his impact,” said Steve Buscemi.