Joseph R. Gannascoli
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1959-02-15 (66 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Biography
Joseph R. Gannascoli (born February 15, 1959) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Vito Spatafore on the HBO series The Sopranos. Prior to acting, Gannascoli was a professional chef. Gannascoli was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1980s, he attended St. John's University for two years, majoring in communications. He began his cooking career at Manhattan Market in 1981, before leaving to work at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, and then at various restaurants around the country.
Acting
(2019)
The Brawler
as John
(2017)
Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
(2015)
An Act of War
as Frank
(2015)
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
as Himself
(2014)
Rob the Mob
as Dom
(2014)
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
(2014)
Other Plans
as Gus
(2013)
The Fuzz
as Sonny
(2012)
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
(2011)
Circus Maximus
as Uncle Vic
(2009)
(2008)
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
(2007)
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
(2006)
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
(2005)
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
(2004)
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
(1999)
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
(1999)
On the Run
as Burly Guy
(1996)
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
(1996)
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
(1995)
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
(1995)
(1994)
Ed Wood
as Security Guard