James Gandolfini | The Sopranos

There’s no doubting the fact that the late James Gandolfini helped turn The Sopranos into one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. When he passed on, his estimated net worth was at $70 million and he had received multiple accolades for his work in both TV and film. This includes his credit in the movies Zero Dark Thirty and True Romance. However, he remains most associated with his portrayal of Tony Soprano on the popular HBO series.

According to reports, during the early seasons of the show, the actor was earning $400,000 for every episode. This totals to about $5 million for every season. When The Sopranos hit the mainstream and gained popularity, particularly during its fifth season, the actor’s pay was bumped up to $800,000 per episode and totaled $10 million for every season!