Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1959 (age 67)
Born in
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Credits
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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.
Known For
Men in Black 3
23 May 2012
The Sopranos
10 Jan 1999
Ed Wood
28 Sep 1994
White Collar
23 Oct 2009
Law & Order
13 Sep 1990
Mickey Blue Eyes
16 Aug 1999
College Road Trip
07 Mar 2008
Basquiat
09 Aug 1996
Filmography
2019
- The Brawleras John
2017
- Jason's Letteras Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2015
- An Act of Waras Frank
2014
- Leaving Circadiaas Nat
- Rob the Mobas Dom
- Other Plansas Gus
2013
- The Fuzzas Sonny
2012
- Men in Black 3as New York Mets Fan #2
2011
- Circus Maximusas Uncle Vic
2009
- White Collaras Salvatore1 episode
- Corrado
2008
- College Road Tripas Mr. Arcarra
2006
- HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
- Beer Leagueas Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2005
- Meet the Mobstersas Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2004
- The Kings of Brooklynas Trader the Hut
- Best Week Ever4 episodes
2000
- Two Family Houseas Counter guy
1999
- Mickey Blue Eyesas Gina's Doorman
- On the Runas Burly Guy
- The Sopranosas Vito Spatafore38 episodes
1997
- Blowfishas Gino Calabrese
1996
- Basquiatas Guard at Hospital
- The Funeralas Rocco (uncredited)
1995
- Never Talk to Strangersas Carnival Attendant
- Submission
1994
- Ed Woodas Security Guard
1993
- Money for Nothingas Charlie DiSalvo
1990
- Law & Orderas Artie Baldo1 episode