Jay Giannone
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Outlaw Johnny Black as Undertaker (uncredited)
- 2023 · The Featherweight as Gerard
- 2023 · Phoenix as Kirill Vestamous
- 2022 · A Short Film About Purgatory as Prof. Nowicki
- 2021 · Lansky as Salvatore Maranzano
- 2021 · Take Back as Jack
- 2021 · Downeast as Rocco
- 2021 · The Penitent Thief as Dismas
- 2020 · Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story as Farrell
- 2019 · Acceleration as Marco
- 2019 · Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE as Elijah Stovall
- 2019 · Hollow Point as Cope
- 2018 · Carl Weber's The Family Business as Det. Dave Thomas
- 2018 · Sweet 16 as Frank
- 2016 · Patriots Day as Jimmy
- 2015 · Rosewood as Newspaper Guy
- 2015 · Club Life as Detective Duffy
- 2015 · Justice Served as Galen Terry
- 2014 · Judas' Chariot as Larry
- 2014 · By the Gun as Joe
- 2014 · Scorpion as Swat Captain
- 2014 · Untold as Detective Deluca
- 2013 · American Hustle as Suburban Businessman
- 2012 · A Little Push as Detective Jones
- 2012 · The Iceman as Dominick Provenzano
- 2012 · Safe as Detective Kolfax
- 2012 · Ordinary Man as Eric
- 2012 · A Broken Code as Detective Celi
- 2011 · From the Head as Mark
- 2011 · Difficult to Stay Alive and Die as Henchman
- 2009 · Scalpers as Vinny Russo
- 2009 · Diamond in the Rough as Anthony Michael
- 2008 · What Doesn't Kill You as Matt
- 2008 · Crazy Girls Undercover as Jamir El Saeed
- 2008 · Interpretation as T.T.
- 2007 · The Game Plan as Doorman at Club
- 2007 · Gone Baby Gone as Steve Penteroudakis
- 2006 · The Departed as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
- 2004 · I ♥ Huckabees as Construction Worker (uncredited)
- 2004 · Entourage as Guy in Movie Line
- 2004 · I Am Stamos as Larry
- 2003 · The Mullets as Car Jacker
- 2003 · 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
- Future · Issac as Mac
- Future · The Razor's Edge as Luca
- Future · Open Wounds as Bob
- Future · Jackpot as Stranger