Jay Giannone
Known For: Acting
Biography
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg. In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.
Filmography
2024
- Love Me Dead as Mac
- Missionary as Off-Duty Police Officer
- Rule of Thirds as Fixer
2023
- Outlaw Johnny Black as Undertaker (uncredited)
- Phoenix as Kirill Vestamous
- The Featherweight as Gerard
2022
- It Snows All the Time ... (Director)
- A Short Film About Purgatory as Prof. Nowicki
2021
- The Penitent Thief as Dismas
- Lansky as Salvatore Maranzano
- Take Back as Jack
- Downeast as Rocco
2020
- Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story as Farrell
- All for Nikki ... (Executive Producer)
2019
- Hollow Point as Cope
- Acceleration as Marco
- Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE as Elijah Stovall
2018
- Carl Weber's The Family Business as Det. Dave Thomas
- Sweet 16 as Frank
2016
- Patriots Day as Jimmy
2015
- Rosewood as Newspaper Guy
- Club Life as Detective Duffy
- Justice Served as Galen Terry
2014
- Scorpion as Swat Captain
- By the Gun as Joe
- Untold as Detective Deluca
- Judas' Chariot as Larry
2013
- American Hustle as Suburban Businessman
2012
- Safe as Detective Kolfax
- The Iceman as Dominick Provenzano
- A Broken Code as Detective Celi
- Ordinary Man as Eric
- A Little Push as Detective Jones
2011
- From the Head as Mark
- Difficult to Stay Alive and Die as Henchman
2010
- Sardines ... (Director)
2009
- Scalpers as Vinny Russo
- Diamond in the Rough as Anthony Michael
2008
- What Doesn't Kill You as Matt
- Crazy Girls Undercover as Jamir El Saeed
- Interpretation as T.T.
2007
- Gone Baby Gone as Steve Penteroudakis
- The Game Plan as Doorman at Club
2006
- The Departed as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
2004
- Entourage as Guy in Movie Line
- I ♥ Huckabees as Construction Worker (uncredited)
- I Am Stamos as Larry
2003
- The Mullets as Car Jacker
- Confidence as Car Salesman
2002
- Without a Trace as ND Agent #2
1999
- Three Kings as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
1998
- Southie as Teddy Mac
1996
- Pacific Blue as drug dealer