Joseph R. Gannascoli
ActingAlso 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.
Movies
(24 total)
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
Rob the Mob
as Dom
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Two Family House
as Counter guy
An Act of War
as Frank
The Brawler
as John
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Fuzz
as Sonny
On the Run
as Burly Guy
Other Plans
as Gus
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
TV Shows
(8 total)
The Sopranos
as Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
as Vito Spatafore
White Collar
as Salvatore
Law & Order
as Artie Baldo
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
as Self (archive footage)
Celebrity Fit Club
as Self - Contestant