Joseph R. Gannascoli
February 15, 1959 (65 years old) in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
Credits
- 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
- 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
- 2009 · Corrado as
- 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
- 2004 · The Kings of Brooklyn as Trader the Hut
- 2004 · Best Week Ever as
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as
- 1999 · Mickey Blue Eyes as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
- 1999 · On the Run as Burly Guy
- 1999 · The Sopranos as Bakery Customer
- 1999 · The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore
- 1996 · Basquiat as Guard at Hospital
- 1996 · The Funeral as Rocco (uncredited)
- 1995 · Never Talk to Strangers as Carnival Attendant
- 1995 · Submission as
- 1994 · Ed Wood as Security Guard (uncredited)
- 1990 · Law & Order as Artie Baldo