The Sopranos is a show.
David Chase . Chase is best known for his second original series , the influential and critically acclaimed HBO drama The Sopranos , which aired for six seasons between 1999 and 2007 . The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase . The series also won a multitude of awards , including Peabody Awards for its first two seasons , 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards . Anthony John `` Tony '' Soprano is a fictional character and the protagonist in the HBO television drama series The Sopranos , portrayed by James Gandolfini .