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
2027
- Cassi as Mac
2026
- Wounds as Bob
2024
- Love Me Dead as Mac
- Rule of Thirds as Fixer
- Missionary as Off-Duty Police Officer
2023
- Outlaw Johnny Black as Undertaker (uncredited)
- The Featherweight as Gerard
- Phoenix as Kirill Vestamous
2022
- It Snows All the Time ... (Screenplay)
- A Short Film About Purgatory as Prof. Nowicki
2021
- Take Back as Jack
- Lansky as Salvatore Maranzano
- The Penitent Thief as Dismas
- 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
- Justice Served as Galen Terry
- Club Life as Detective Duffy
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
- Ordinary Man as Eric
- A Little Push as Detective Jones
- A Broken Code as Detective Celi
2011
- Difficult to Stay Alive and Die as Henchman
- From the Head as Mark
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
- The Game Plan as Doorman at Club
- Gone Baby Gone as Steve Penteroudakis
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
- Confidence as Car Salesman
- The Mullets as Car Jacker
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