TV mobster James Gandolfini turned to the right side of the law when he saw a woman being mugged in his native New York recently. Gandolfini plays Mob wiseguy Tony Soprano in hit TV show The Sopranos. So passers-by were shocked to see the tough-guy step in and rescue a woman when she was knocked down and had her bag snatched whilst walking down a dimly lit street. After sending the lady flying, the mugger made a hasty getaway, but ran straight at the Emmy-award winning actor. Gandolfini grabbed the man and threw him against the ground. He then called for help and handed the woman her bag while local security guards handcuffed the thief. The gallant hero even stayed with the hysterical woman until she had calmed down.