Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
Born: 1959-02-15 · 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
🎬 Movies (20)
The Brawler
2019
John
Jason's Letter
2017
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
Self
An Act of War
2015
Frank
Leaving Circadia
2014
Nat
Rob the Mob
2014
Dom
Other Plans
2014
Gus
The Fuzz
2013
Sonny
Men in Black 3
2012
New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus
2011
Uncle Vic
Corrado
2009
College Road Trip
2008
Mr. Arcarra
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
Beer League
2006
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
2005
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
Trader the Hut
Two Family House
2000
Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run
1999
Burly Guy
Blowfish
1997
Gino Calabrese
📺 TV Shows (9)
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024
Self (archive footage)
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018
Self
White Collar
2009
Salvatore
Celebrity Fit Club
2005
Self - Contestant
Best Week Ever
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self
The Sopranos
1999
Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
1999
Vito Spatafore
Law & Order
1990
Artie Baldo