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Joseph R. Gannascoli
Joseph R. Gannascoli

Joseph R. Gannascoli

ActingBorn February 15, 1959 (age 67)Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.

Filmography

2024TV
2019Movie
2017
Jason's Letter

as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli

Movie
2015Movie
2014Movie
2014Movie
2014Movie
2013
The Fuzz

as Sonny

Movie
2012
Men in Black 3

as New York Mets Fan #2

Movie
2011
Circus Maximus

as Uncle Vic

Movie
2009
White Collar

as Salvatore

TV
2009Movie
2008
College Road Trip

as Mr. Arcarra

Movie
2006
Beer League

as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Movie
2005
Meet the Mobsters

as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

Movie
2005
Celebrity Fit Club

as Self - Contestant

TV
2004
The Kings of Brooklyn

as Trader the Hut

Movie
2003TV
2000
Two Family House

as Counter guy

Movie
1999
Mickey Blue Eyes

as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Movie
1999
On the Run

as Burly Guy

Movie
1999
The Sopranos

as Bakery Customer

TV
1999
The Sopranos

as Vito Spatafore

TV
1997
Blowfish

as Gino Calabrese

Movie
1996
Basquiat

as Guard at Hospital

Movie
1996
The Funeral

as Rocco (uncredited)

Movie
1995
Never Talk to Strangers

as Carnival Attendant

Movie
1995Movie
1994
Ed Wood

as Security Guard

Movie
1993
Money for Nothing

as Charlie DiSalvo

Movie
1990
Law & Order

as Artie Baldo

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayFebruary 15, 1959
Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York, USA
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