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$3 million. James Gandolfini reportedly turned down a role on The Office after HBO paid him $3 million, according to the late actor's costars. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa played Christopher Moltisanti and Bobby Baccalieri, respectively, on The Sopranos alongside Gandolfini, who famously led the cast as Tony Soprano.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(h7XFZsfuGJqNwPAPlYSR-Ao__29,

around $1 million per episode. Salaries for regular roles on The Sopranos varied depending on the actor's experience, importance to the show, and negotiation skills. Established actors like James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) reportedly earned around $1 million per episode in later seasons, while supporting actors received significantly less.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(h7XFZsfuGJqNwPAPlYSR-Ao__35,

The actor's will left 30% to each of two sisters and 20% to his daughter Liliana, who was born in October. His wife, Deborah Lin, is to receive the other 20% of his estate, as well as all his personal property other than his clothing and jewelry, which Mr. Gandolfini left to his 13-year-old son. As his spouse, Ms.

The late Gandolfini was almost tapped to replace Steve Carell as branch manager of Dunder Mifflin on The Office, following Carell's departure in 2011. But HBO reportedly paid the Sopranos star $3 million to turn down his role, according to a pair of Gandolfini's costars.

$70 million. Gandolfini achieved international fame for his portrayal of the lead character in the crime drama “The Sopranos”. Upon his death, his net worth was estimated at $70 million and he left behind two children. His will, and the resulting tax implications, received a vast amount of publicity, most of it negative.