Playboy's 20Q: Steven Van Zandt

February, 2000

W ith his signature do-rag swaddling his head, and with billowy shirt and boots, Steven Van Zandt is easily recognizable. He has been described as an "urban swashbuckler whose frigate just got towed away for double parking." Now he's being recognized all over again for his role as Silvio Dante, the manager of the strip club Bada Bing in last year's hottest television show, The Sopranos.Van Zandt is a proud native of New Jersey who has known Bruce Springsteen since Steven was 16 and eve...

Like what you see? Upgrade your access to finish reading.

Articles from the Playboy archive are only available to Playboy Members. Purchase a Playboy Membership to instantly unlock this article, and enjoy additional benefits available only to our esteemed Members.

Access all member-only articles from the Playboy archive

Join member-only Playmate meetups and events

Priority status across Playboy's digital ecosystem

$25 credit to spend on iPlayboy

Unlock BTS content from Playboy photoshoots

15% discount on Playboy merch and apparel