
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for Acting · 33 credits
- Born
- 1959-02-15 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Джозеф Р. Ганнасколи
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.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (26)

Men in Black 3
2012
as New York Mets Fan #2

Ed Wood
1994
as Security Guard

The Funeral
1996
as Rocco (uncredited)

Basquiat
1996
as Guard at Hospital

Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Never Talk to Strangers
1995
as Carnival Attendant

Rob the Mob
2014
as Dom

College Road Trip
2008
as Mr. Arcarra

The Brawler
2019
as John

Money for Nothing
1993
as Charlie DiSalvo

Beer League
2006
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Other Plans
2014
as Gus

Corrado
2009

Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
as Self
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006

The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
as Trader the Hut
Submission
1995

Leaving Circadia
2014
as Nat

On the Run
1999
as Burly Guy

Meet the Mobsters
2005
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

The Fuzz
2013
as Sonny

Two Family House
2000
as Counter guy

An Act of War
2015
as Frank

Jason's Letter
2017
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Circus Maximus
2011
as Uncle Vic

Blowfish
1997
as Gino Calabrese
About Joseph R. Gannascoli
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. With 33 credits spanning from 1990 to 2024, Joseph R. Gannascoli has appeared in 26 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joseph R. Gannascoli Movies
- Men in Black 3 (2012) — as New York Mets Fan #2
- Ed Wood (1994) — as Security Guard
- The Funeral (1996) — as Rocco (uncredited)
- Basquiat (1996) — as Guard at Hospital
- Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) — as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
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