Christopher Moltisanti

Christopher Moltisanti, played by Michael Imperioli, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. He was Tony Soprano's protégé and a Capo in the DiMeo Crime Family. Christopher Moltisanti was born to Dickie Moltisanti, a soldier in the Soprano crew of the DiMeo Crime Family, and JoAnne Blundetto. Chris was a first cousin once removed to Carmela Soprano and a second cousin to Meadow Soprano and Anthony Soprano, Jr. Tony Soprano affectionately considered Christopher a nephew (they had a cousin in common growing up), and had looked out for him over the years, as Christopher never had a father figure growing up (his actual father, Dickie, was killed when Christopher was very young). Moltisanti was engaged to Adriana La Cerva before her murder. He is based on New Jersey mobster Nicodemo Scarfo, Jr. Moltisanti shared very little of his uncle's internal conflicts regarding his life of crime. He was very loyal to his uncle—whom he once called "the man I'm going to Hell for"... full article at wikipedia