Joseph R. Gannascoli
Born: 1959-02-15 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos as Self (archive footage)
2019
- The Brawler as John
2017
- Jason's Letter as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2015
- Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 as Himself
- An Act of War as Frank
2014
- Leaving Circadia as Nat
- Other Plans as Gus
- Rob the Mob as Dom
2013
- The Fuzz as Sonny
2012
- Men in Black 3 as New York Mets Fan #2
2011
- Circus Maximus as Uncle Vic
2009
- White Collar as Salvatore
- Corrado
2008
- College Road Trip as Mr. Arcarra
2006
- Beer League as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2005
- Celebrity Fit Club as Self - Contestant
- Meet the Mobsters as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2004
- Best Week Ever
- The Kings of Brooklyn as Trader the Hut
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
2000
- Two Family House as Counter guy
1999
- The Sopranos as Bakery Customer
- Mickey Blue Eyes as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
- On the Run as Burly Guy
1997
- Blowfish as Gino Calabrese
1996
- Basquiat as Guard at Hospital
- The Funeral as Rocco (uncredited)
1995
- Never Talk to Strangers as Carnival Attendant
- Submission
1994
- Ed Wood as Security Guard
1990
- Law & Order as Artie Baldo