🎙️ Scrap Paper Podcast Ep. 4 | Featuring Artie Pasquale: Actor, Producer & Sopranos Legend
In this episode of Scrap Paper, host Natalie K. Hodge welcomes Artie Pasquale, a seasoned actor known for his unforgettable role as Burt Gervasi on HBO’s The Sopranos. From growing up in Providence inspired by mob movies and Westerns to taking a break for family life before reigniting his acting career—Artie's story is one of resilience, transformation, and undeniable talent.
Trained by industry greats and shaped by both theater and film, Artie has built a body of work that spans gritty crime roles to heartfelt character portrayals. Beyond The Sopranos, he’s brought depth to roles in films like Red Corvette and contributed to socially conscious projects like Last Will of Embezzlement alongside Mickey Rooney.
In this heartwarming episode, we revisit our time on the set of Mourning on Charlotte Street, where Artie took on dual roles as actor and producer, and I stepped behind the camera for the very first time as Script Supervisor.
🎬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
– What it was like working on The Sopranos
– How Artie transitioned back into acting later in life
– The impact of family, mentorship, and perseverance
– Why storytelling still excites him today
– Lessons from indie film production and collaboration
