Steven Van Zandt

Musician and actor, The Sopranos star

Steven Van Zandt - Musician and actor, The Sopranos star
Born

November 22nd, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1950, a musician and actor contributed significantly to rock music and television. As a guitarist, played with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and released solo albums. Gained recognition as a co-founder of the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Actors in the acclaimed television series The Sopranos as Silvio Dante, portraying a key character in the narrative. Also produced the influential Artists Against Apartheid project and engaged in various charitable activities.

Played guitar in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band

Acted as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos

Produced Artists Against Apartheid project

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