James Gandolfini caught on tape threatening paparazzo

Sopranos star James Gandolfini is said to have been caught on tape allegedly threatening a paparazzo.

Gandolfini, 48, is said to have taken exception to a videographer taping him as he shopped with his son Michael in New York City on Halloween.

In footage posted on the Huffington Post website, Gandolfini can be seen lunging for the photographer, who tells the star to "Relax, man!"

But the actor pushed away the camera before shouting at the paparazzo.

"I'm gonna break your f**king face!" the Daily Express quoted the actor as having said.