Greg Antonacci
Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Born
February 2nd, 1947
78 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Greg Antonacci worked extensively in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable contributions include work on the acclaimed series 'The Sopranos,' where he held the position of director and producer. He also directed episodes of 'The Bronx Is Burning' and 'The Violent Land.' In addition to television, Antonacci produced features and worked in various capacities across film and stage productions throughout his career.
Directed episodes of 'The Sopranos'
Produced 'The Bronx Is Burning'
Wrote and directed 'The Violent Land'
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