Joseph R. Gannascoli

Joseph R. Gannascoli

Birthdate
February 15, 1959 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For
Acting

Details

Birthdate
February 15, 1959 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
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.

Joseph R. Gannascoli's LGBTQ+ Titles

Basquiat
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital

Acting (31)

2024
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)
2019
The Brawler as John
2017
Jason's Letter as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2015
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 as Himself
2015
An Act of War as Frank
2014
Leaving Circadia as Nat
2014
Rob the Mob as Dom
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
White Collar as Salvatore (1 episode)
2009
Corrado
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)
2005
Celebrity Fit Club as Self - Contestant (8 episodes)
2004
The Kings of Brooklyn as Trader the Hut
2004
Best Week Ever (4 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1 episode)
1999
Mickey Blue Eyes as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
1999
On the Run as Burly Guy
1999
The Sopranos as Bakery Customer (1 episode)
1999
The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore (38 episodes)
1996
Basquiat as Guard at Hospital
1996
The Funeral as Rocco (uncredited)
1995
Never Talk to Strangers as Carnival Attendant
1995
Submission
1994
Ed Wood as Security Guard (uncredited)
1990
Law & Order as Artie Baldo (1 episode)