Joseph R. Gannascoli
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday15 February 1959 (67 years old)
Place of birthBrooklyn, New York, USA
Known credits35
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.
The Best Pizza is in LA
2026 · Self
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024 · Self (archive footage)
The Brawler
2019 · John
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018 · Self
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
White Collar
2009 · Salvatore
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)
Celebrity Fit Club
2005 · Self - Contestant
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004 · Trader the Hut
Best Week Ever
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
Two Family House
2000 · Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 · Gina's Doorman
On the Run
1999 · Burly Guy
The Sopranos
1999 · Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
1999 · Vito Spatafore
Blowfish
1997 · Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
1996 · Guard at Hospital
The Funeral
1996 · Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 · Carnival Attendant
Submission
1995
Ed Wood
1994 · Security Guard
Money for Nothing
1993 · Charlie DiSalvo
Law & Order
1990 · Artie Baldo
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