With his wife bitter and his son using heroin, Eugene hangs himself. Adriana La Cerva is a major character on The Sopranos. With Tony gone, Benny gets his revenge. Artie is a longtime childhood friend of Tony Soprano; they went to elementary and high school together. The feud is unique since there is a comedic element to it. (15 April 1959) was an Italian-American restaurateur in Newark, New Jersey who owned and ran the Vesuvio Restaurant and, after the previous restaurant burned down, the Nuovo Vesuvio Restaurant. The song is "Comes Love" by Artie Shaw: Comes a rain storm, put your rubbers on your feet. Tony sees in Artie the pros and cons of being a regular person, which evokes a lot of emotion in him. Throws gabagool at Tony’s face and remain alive. Alongside his wife Charmaine (Kathrine Narducci), Artie Bucco (John Ventimiglia) is best known as the co-owner and head chef of Vesuvio, an Italian restaurant popular with. was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1959 to a family of Italian descent. The Sopranos (TV Series 1999–2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He is his own man, back to basics, humble yet productive, satisfied and. And the audience gets to know. Tony attempts to have Artie close the restaurant temporarily, which. Now here we are seven years later !Probably because Charmaine actually had balls to not only stand up for herself but call things as they are. The only thing keeping Artie from cooking BFCM along with that rabbit was Tony. That's where the Twin Towers were. After consulting Silvio and Paulie, he decides to remove Chucky Signore (Sal Ruffino), one of Junior's trusted lieutenants, before Junior can make a third. John’s former “Sopranos” co-star Stevie Van. g. She suffered a stroke in the I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano episode, after which Tony ignored her completely, ending all contact and. Artie is one of Tony's closes friends, and he still pulls this shit. WARNING: Extremely cringy!Season 3 Episode 5 "Another Toothpick"FB: 206K subscribers. , popularly known as Artie Bucco. She is the girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti and a classic mob moll, loving him and the various privileges coming from his position in the DiMeo family, while also possessing an interest in club and music management. 6 Jimmy Petrille Betrays Johnny Sack. wanted a different life for him. Little was known about her early life, other than she met Anthony Soprano. It is the 45th overall episode in the series. Artie, however—a law-abiding, hard-working man—is drawn to his childhood friend Tony's glamorous, seemingly carefree. Blow a tire, you can buy another shoe. It happened because they are both in love with a hostess named Martina, who happens to like Benny more. By Daniel S. It was likely only the most rabid “Sopranos” fans were satisfied. The diverse actor who got his beginning on a High School stage has went a long way. Wife Swap; The Amazing Race Australia; Married at First Sight; The Real Housewives of Dallas;. of cannellini beans and ditalini pasta, or Giambott’, a grand-operatic vegetable medley. Advertisement Who was Artie Bucco in The Sopranos? Artie Bucco is a childhood friend of Tony Soprano. Artie Pasquale a native of Providence, RI first developed the “acting bug” when he became enthralled with the Westerns and Mob movies of his time. Tony's best friend outside the mob is Artie Bucco, the chef and owner of the restaurant Vesuvio's. credits the wife on the phone as Edie Falco but I heard someone say it sounded more like Katherine Narducci who plays Artie’s wife, Charmaine. Posted by u/SammySosa8004 - 48 votes and 48 commentsNuovo Vesuvio. His friendship with Tony and. Russ Fegolio, AJ in his woke stage, Allan Sapinsly, Melfi's husband, Elliot Kupferberg, Cusamano and his friends, Junior's. He can even overcharge them to help, if he's that daring. Did Furio kill the guy that Artie loaned money to in season 4. Arthur “Artie” Bucco (Robert Vincent Montano) Image via Warner Bros. Whether it was the unintentional comedy or the emotionally draining drama, The. My wife and I quote this line every time we somehow find ourselves in a restaurant filled. The actor, who also appeared in Martin Scorsese film Casino, was suffering. Artie's been good to this subreddit and we pay him back with non-stop ass rape. The Sopranos characters don’t do diet food, even at Carmela’s tasteful ladies’ lunches. Carmela was a decent woman that craved his attention. Gannascoli as Vito Spatafore;. Her father played Artie Bucco in the series. It used to be led, and was founded by Tony's father, Johnny before him, and Tony became captain of the crew upon his father's death from emphysema in 1986. With Tony gone, Benny gets his revenge. ago. He is a warm and friendly restauranteur. Getit37 • 2 hr. ( Tony Lip) is the best boss on the show by a country mile. Charmaine Bucco is. They managed to keep their bond tight in adulthood, with Tony frequenting. his most irredeemable aspect is his stupidity, dude almost gets himself directly involved with the mafia numerous times only to be stopped by charmaine. He's trying to convince himself that he can get women the way Tony can. And the audience gets to know his wife Charmaine, played by Kathrine Narducci. 8K. RELATED: 10 Scariest Scenes In The Sopranos, Ranked. But Artie also is quick to lust over women, and he does try to have relationships with unattainable women. Artie is drawn to Elodie, the new French hostess, who ropes him into making a business deal with her brother Jean-Philippe, investing in a brand of French vodka called Armagnac. When “The Sopranos Family Cookbook (As Compiled by Artie Bucco)” came out 20 years ago, its $28 price tag might’ve garnered it a different reaction. is a recurring character on The Sopranos. Gannascoli as Vito Spatafore (11 episodes), a. Every time he tried to hang with them, he lost his nerve. Charmaine Bucco was the best wife in the series. It’s much more conceivable for us to mirror our stories with that of Tony’s childhood friend, the downtrodden restaurateur Artie Bucco (John Ventimiglia). He ripped off my squad and me. Jennifer Melfi * Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano. She is the girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti and a classic mob moll, loving him and the various privileges coming from his position in the DiMeo family, while also possessing an interest in club and music management. One minute the viewer was on the edge of their seat and the next minute they were laughing. general_mola • 6 yr. He has also appeared on “Law & Order,” “Blue Bloods,” “The. Charmaine actually splits with Artie as husband and wife over Tony’s negative influence at the restaurant but stays there professionally as they open a newer, fancier establishment. "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" is the 3rd episode of Season One of the HBO original series The Sopranos. Recurring castA Shot at Love. Artie opened this restaurant after an arson was set to Vesuvio. Artie is the true boss. Spawned by a viral tweet in 2020, the format. The only reason he looks like such a nice guy is because most of the other major characters are literal murdering psychopaths. Ventimiglia was born in Ridgewood,. Liv Soprano was one of the best in the early seasons, the acting was incredible and you could totally see how irritating. If this were a different show Artie Bucco would be the villain. Man I’d love to see that. Others have given great reasons, too. Actor Peter Riegert guest-starred as Assemblyman Zellman on seasons three and four. I like Artie, too, and agree that John Ventimiglia knocks it out of the park playing him. Artie’s wife Charmaine (Kathrine Narducci) goes one step. RELATED: The Best Character In Each Season. Artie probably would’ve killed him with his air rifle, like he killed many a rabbit. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Yes, the hardback glossy looked great, but it was, inescapably, a cynical cash-in to promote an upcoming season. Angie and Salvatore have three children, including sons Kevin and Matt, at. John Ventimiglia (born July 17, 1963) is an American actor. Vinny Vella. Shutterstock (2) Steven Van Zandt. The owner of a fancy Italian eatery. Related Topics. Sopranos Last Meal. Every time Artie Bucco from The. Actor: The Sopranos. Comes love, nothing can be done. his bitch wife,his house,his restaurant. No Spo. suddenly dies but she still remains an influential mob wife. It was written by Mark Saraceni, directed by Nick Gomez and originally aired on January 24, 1999. ago. Artie is a. She is a 57-year-old preeminent American actress best known for her role on the HBO crime drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007) as Charmaine Bucco, Artie Bucco’s wife. Carmela Soprano, Tony's wife "If someone were sick, my inclination would be to send over a. Do you ever toss in Sopranos. Denise Borino-Quinn appeared in 17 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Ginny Sacrimoni, wife of New York crime boss John "Johnny Sack" Sacrimoni (Vincent Curatola). In the episode, restaurant owner Artie is cracking jokes. a pussy doesn't hold a rifle on a mafia underboss and live to tell about it. I can just picture Artie and Samuel jackson in a battle of who says it best. Home to the finest in Napolitan' cuisine and Essex County's best kept secret. The movie explores Tony’s relationship with his uncle, Dickie, and his early associations with the mob, all of which led to him becoming a capo in the DiMeo crime family, as seen in the first season. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO. The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. He will never be a made man. Yeah Bennie is a made guy. sir-chudly • 6 yr. The French Guy and Artie. Artie seemed to fantasize about having a submissive, quiet wife who would do whatever he says despite how stupid. 251K subscribers in the thesopranos community. She is also the mother of Meadow Soprano and Anthony Soprano Jr. "Parvati" also travelled across Europe, marrying a Québécois, bearing him a son (Harpo/"Hal", later revealed to be living on the streets), working at an espresso bar in Seattle (and claiming disability benefit from. Nuovo Vesuvio is a restaurant owned by Artie Bucco. mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles—most notably his wife Carmela and his protégé/distant cousin Christopher Moltisanti. Jennifer Melfi Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti Dominic Chianese as. "The Sopranos" premiered January 10, 1999 on HBO. Yep. With James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli. Tony starts cleaning house, while Artie feels torn between keeping the peace in his household, and. Edit - Actors name is John Ventimiglia appreciate the reminders apologize for the oversight. Yeah that’s a great point! Artie is the only friend that Tony has who isn’t a murderer. Artie is Benny fazio punchable face extraordinare kryptonite. She and Carmela had been good friends since high school. Artie's ex-wife. Artie is mostly annoying, but no matter what he does, Tony always gives him a pass because he believes he is a good person at heart. Artie, at the party itself, makes a cruel remark to Benny about enjoying a "Martina" that "goes down easy", and in front of Benny's wife. His 'hand gestures' are legendary. John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco; Dan Grimaldi as Patsy Parisi; Joseph R. Artie heads over to the Frenchman's house, trying to act tough, but he hilariously gets beaten and thrown out. But at the same time, he’s a family man and can take pride in what he’s built. Cifaretto is characterized as cunning and an excellent earner, but also unstable and prone to sudden outbursts of violence, often for no reason and at the worst possible moments. Comes a fire, then you know just what to do. Published Jun 24, 2021. Artie makes me cringe so bad. He was best known for the role of Artie Piscano in Martin Scorsese 's Casino and Jimmy Petrille in the HBO series The Sopranos . She plots against Tony with Junior in The Sopranos, which causes even more emotional turmoil for Gandolfini's character. The Sopranos, David Chase’s smash-hit TV series, was about the nasty. Artie winds up in the trunk of a car. , Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal. Odele died on Jan. Kathrine Narducci (born August 12, 1965 in East Harlem, New York City) is an American actress, mostly known for her role as Charmaine Bucco, Artie Bucco's wife, on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. "Heartbroken to have to post our darling Odele's funeral notice,". Artie Bucco: Martina told me about your little credit card business. Jennifer Melfi on Tony’s behalf. Belinda Cape, the wife of Sopranos star John Ventimiglia, announced in a Facebook post on Jan. Season 1. Tony. ago. Now that David Chase’s long-awaited Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints of Newark, has arrived in theaters and on HBO Max, it’s provided another protagonistic. . He wants to be a tough guy and to be feared so bad, instead of just being content with who he is. . So they torch the place. . And Michael Gandolfini plays a young Tony Soprano, the role originated by his father James. Belinda Cape announced her daughter’s death in a Facebook post that shared. They've known each since high school, and when Tony went into his family's business, so did Artie. When she discovers she is pregnant, she is scared of this, as her family frowns on out-of-wedlock pregnancies. That seems like it would be Charmaine's idea. By Emma Specter. Artie Bucco is kind of a piece of shit. Ventimiglia's character, restaurant owner Artie Bucco, was one of the more tragic on the show. Wife Swap; The Amazing Race Australia; Married at First Sight; The Real Housewives of Dallas; My 600-lb Life;. Kathrine Narducci (Italian pronunciation: [narˈduttʃi]) is an American actress, known for her role as Charmaine Bucco, Artie Bucco's wife, on the HBO crime drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007). Artie’s freedom to act as he pleases has also. . g. Fuckin love Artie, the guy is hilarious whether he intends to be or not. "Everybody Hurts" is the 6th episode of Season 4 of the HBO original series The Sopranos. Carmela's parents are Hugh and Mary DeAngelis. He treats his wife pretty poorly, and consistently makes idiotic choices. Dream sequences are littered across the seasons of The Sopranos and they are all centered around Tony. You take a loss on a product in order to draw in business and sell more. ”. Artie Bucco: Frog eatin' fuckin' faggia di cazz'. She is known for her role as Charmaine Bucco, Artie Bucco's wife, in the HBO crime drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007). Wife Swap; The Amazing Race Australia; Married at First Sight; The Real Housewives of Dallas;. ago. Can borrow money from Tony and not pay it back. very smart"). Sopranos Last Meal. The character was called Arthur Bucco Jr. There was more enmity and rivalry in The Sopranos than friendship, but the series still squeezed in an odd buddy plot. I’m glad Tony didn’t have his way with her. After Tony learns that his uncle plans to assassinate someone at Vesuvio's, Tony has one of his subordinates, Silvio, blow the restaurant up. His wife treats him like a stupid child. Mahaffey, an HMO employee and. 21 that the couple's 25-year-old daughter Odele Cape had died. Tony Soprano: Alright, you know, Jan. Robert “Bob” LuPone, the Tony and Emmy nominated actor arguably best known for his role in hit TV show “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 76. I mean, damn, Charmaine Bucco really was smokin'. One of Tony’s best. 10) Jackie Aprile Jr. Artie Bucco. There’s so much to see in just a few seconds - the astonishment at the finery the sopranos have , and the extreme bitterness that their hard work and sacrifice is what makes it possible. No Spo. Anthony John Soprano Sr. mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles—most notably his wife Carmela and his protégé/distant cousin Christopher Moltisanti. Carmela Soprano, Tony’s wife. Joseph R. Edie Falco played Carmela Soprano, Tony's long-suffering wife. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Artie’s wife, Charmaine, certainly realized it, which led to major tension. Artie Bucco is discussing with employees, The Sopranos HD Show more. Denise Borino-Quinn appeared in 17 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Ginny Sacrimoni, wife of New York crime boss John "Johnny Sack" Sacrimoni (Vincent Curatola). At this point I think Artie had revived his own cooking after that episode when he tries out an old recipe that uses hare meat. Adriana La Cerva is a major character on The Sopranos. . , Tony’s cousins Christopher Moltisanti and Brendan Filone, his uncle Junior, Silvio Dante, Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri, Benny Fazio, Vito Spatafore, Raymond Curto, Phil Leotardo, Artie Bucco, Janice Soprano and Feech La Manna. It’s this jealousy that motivates Artie to repeatedly try to be more of a ‘bad boy. In addition to her role on The Sopranos, she has also film credits including A Bronx Tale and Two Family House. Tony survives both attempts on his life. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios, New York City, and on location in New Jersey. He acted in more than forty films often in the role of a gangster. January 7, 2022. Jerry Adler as Hesh. Artie Bucco is a total piece of shit. The Sopranos, you may have heard, began life as an idea for a movie David Chase wanted to make about his difficult relationship with his own mother, because he was fed up with television and hoped. In S04 EP06 of The Sopranos titled "Everybody Hurts", Artie Bucco seemingly gets swindled out of $50,000 by Jean-Philippe. " Luxury Lounge " is the 72nd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the seventh of the show's sixth season. I n 1999, a 40-year old Italian-American man started a course of therapy and created a new template for prestige television. 12. In addition to her role on The Sopranos, she starred in Chicago Overcoat and has other film credits including A Bronx Tale and The Irishman and some other guest TV appearances on. The actor played Artie Piscano in Scorsese's 1995 gangster drama. Artie is fully aware of what Tony does for a living, and he's both attracted and repelled by it. Tony confronts his mother to warn her not to incriminate him to the FBI. ” And I forgot how uncomfortably hard I cringe every time I watch this scene. The Sopranos Drama series Television. The Sopranos Drama series Television. Next thing you know, Artie has a rifle pointed at Tony's chest. The DiMeo Crime Family, more well known as the Soprano Crime Family, is a fictional Italian American Mafia Crime Syndicate based in New Jersey, and the protagonistic group in The Sopranos. He touches him again without Tony's protection he is a dead man. The restaurateur, Artie Bucco, got into a feud with one of the best Sopranos street soldiers, Benny Fazio. Don't try hidin' 'cause there isn't any use. She brought him right over to her "brother" and he started right in on the scam. After consulting Silvio and Paulie, he decides to remove Chucky Signore (Sal Ruffino), one of Junior's trusted lieutenants, before Junior can make a third. his most irredeemable aspect is his stupidity, dude almost gets himself directly involved with the mafia numerous times only to be stopped by charmaine. Cusemano and his friends at the club, Eliot Kupferberg and his friends, Jennifer Melfi (at least initially), and so on. (written by) (24 episodes, 1999-2007) David ChaseJohn Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco; Dan Grimaldi as Patsy Parisi; Joseph R. Arthur Bucco Jr. Season 1 Episode 1: Directed by:. However, the reality is different and I think Artie probably feels jealous and resentful. Last mention of her was when Artie's intimidation of the French man fails and his voice breaks saying "but my daughter needs braceeees" 😓. The deadly sister of mob boss Tony ( James Gandolfini) has gone through almost as many love interests. The idea that Charmaine was ever a Tony Soprano mistress came as a shock to audiences when the truth came out in The Sopranos season 1. 47. "He hung around Artie's Pool Hall on Ave J. Kills his own nephew, while crew is dead or turned on him. Every time Artie Bucco from The Sopranos offers somebody some food to try. Often credited with single handedly creating the Golden Age of TV Drama, The. Artie winds up in the trunk of a car. 10 Tony Burns Down Artie's Restaurant. But it was his portrayal of a sadsack mechanic in "Trees Lounge" (1996), Steve Buscemi's directorial debut, that eventually led to Ventimiglia's best-known role; restaurateur Artie Bucco on the. Jan. and not everybody is happy about it. and not everybody is happy about it. r/thesopranos. I would like to thank Larry David Chase for writing the outstanding Sopranos. John Ventimiglia ( / vɛntɪˈmiːljə /, Italian: [ventiˈmiʎʎa]; born 1963 or 1964) [1] is. The Sopranos family tree includes Tony Soprano and his wife Carmella, their two children Meadow and A. Every time he tried to hang with them, he lost his nerve. The Sopranos Drama series Television. Usually. You go too far. Tony changes the subject quickly. In front of my wife?! ( Artie screaming) fսck! Jesus! fսck, my hand! sh¡t! Oh God! Oh fսck! ( Continues screaming) fսck! My hand! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God, Arthur! Somebody call 911 please! Look at this. Sack was also less violent compared to other mobsters. Every time Artie Bucco from The. Written by Matthew Weiner and directed by Danny Leiner, it originally aired on April 23, 2006. The idea that Charmaine was ever a Tony Soprano mistress came as a shock to audiences when the truth came out in The Sopranos season 1. Benny tries to take him to patterson, Artie pops out of the trunk and cracks Benny with a shovel and then hitchhikes back to vesuvios for a refreshing Martina. Tony survives both attempts on his life. . . J. 81. In “The Sopranos,” Heard played a corrupt police detective who served as a source for Tony Soprano and also investigated Dr. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO. The Many Saints of Newark: Who Killed Dickie Moltisanti? Dickie (played by Alessandro Nivola) is the father of Christopher Moltisanti, Tony’s nephew. His wife treats him like a stupid child. That's why he fell for the brother's scam in the first place—he thought it would get him. Benito "Benny" Fazio Jr. In addition to her role on The Sopranos, she has also film credits including A Bronx Tale and Two Family House and some other guest TV appearances on shows such. People wonder why Tony didn't reprimand Benny for using the card skimmers at Artie's place, I. Tony Meets With Annalisa, The Sopranos HDThe Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television. Artie gets annoyed when a rabbit eats his arugula plants and decides to shoot it. 246 reviews. One minute the viewer was on the edge of their seat and the next minute they were laughing. In The Many Saints of Newark, Livia is portrayed by Vera Farmiga, who looks similar to Tony's future wife, Carmela (Edie Falco). Tony and Uncle Junior meet here when Junior wants to kill Pussy Malanga at the restaurant. Poor guy involves himself with the wrong people (even close friendship with Tony is a huge mistake) and his insecurities drive him to make awful decisions. That's why he hits on waitresses. Early life Artie is a restaurateur and chef, and childhood friend of Tony Soprano, attending elementary school together. James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Artie played high school football and is above average size and build. Artie's father (also Arthur Bucco) was a chef and was married to Dorothy "Dot" D'Auria. He's right, I'm sorry. Artie Bucco : Fazinella, my old man's meat guy: he said "The restaurant business is like keeping an elephant, costs a fortune and sooner or later it shits on your head. Kathrine Narducci (born November 11, 1965) is an American actress, known for her role as Charmaine Bucco, Artie Bucco's wife, on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. r/thesopranos. The Sopranos. But as I think about it, nobody respects him at all. Agent Dwight Harris says that during world war 2, they assisted the. Artie claimed he handpicked each piece of shellfish himself, but Tony was sure it was the mussels. NFZ podcast had a nice episode on Artie. However, there was one betrayal that caused his empire to crumble. Having forgotten the "do not mess with friends of the mob. It’s much more conceivable for us to mirror our stories with that of Tony’s childhood friend, the downtrodden restaurateur Artie Bucco (John Ventimiglia). First of all, Artie was rightfully upset, obviously. . Anyone else he'd have whacked for it. 27, 2023 11:04 AM PT. The casting choice implies that The Sopranos' Tony struggles with an oedipal complex. Every other major boss on the show, from Johnny Sack to Phil Leotardo ( Frank Vincent. It was written by Terence Winter, directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on February 13, 2000. And you know I'm gonna eat here til I fall off the chair. He tried it out, left his wife, chased women, tried to put money on the street. He acted in more than forty films often in the role of a gangster. Is Getting Me Through Quarantine. I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. "She. It seems like most people just see Artie as sort of a comical, pathetic side character who's friends with Tony, but he is so much more than that. He portrayed Artie Bucco in a supporting role of The Sopranos. Tony’s father and captain of the Soprano crew, Johnny was a master stonemason who helped build a church in Newark, and is well-respected among the dangerous men in The Many Saints of Newark cast. Sonya Aragon (once in S6E18) BONUS: Women Tony Soprano ALMOST slept with: Annalisa Zucca (in S2E4, she suggest it but Tony turns it down) Adriana LaCerva (in S5E4, they are interrupted by the arrival of Johnny Sack first and then by a car accident) Julianna Skiff (in S6E8, interrupted by Tony himself due to guilt)James Gandolfini helped a guest star on "The Sopranos" navigate an uncomfortable nude scene, according to a new oral history of the show. Confessing to Adriana that his wife is a cunt. Whether it’s prodigal daughter Meadow returning from college to raid the fridge or A. He's got a beautiful, headstrong wife with a fine rack. David Chase. He ignores his wife's totally valid concerns about the mob, repeatedly attempts to get with his employees despite his marital status, and even started treating one of them like shit because she didn't want to fuck him. Tony was breaking a promise himself. It’s this jealousy that motivates Artie to repeatedly try to be more of a ‘bad boy. He was a former made member of the DiMeo crime family but turned FBI informant and went into the witness protection program. The film follows a violent gang. The fact that this guy pulled a rifle on Tony and he actually lived to tell the tale is mind boggling because most men that I know if they did that to a mob boss, they would be in the ground. Yes, the French guy and his "sister" definitely scammed Artie. Charmaine Bucco is Artie's wife and the mother of his children: Chiara Bucco, Melissa Bucco and Arthur "Art" Bucco III. The daughter of ‘The Sopranos’ actor John Ventimiglia, who played Artie Bucco on the hit HBO series, has passed away at the age of 25 just months after giving birth to a baby girl. He told series stars Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli in their new book "Woke Up This Morning" that Gandolfini helped him. The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Vesuvio is a restaurant that was owned by Artie Bucco.