Joseph R. Gannascoli
Birthday
1959/02/15 (66 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also know 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.
Acting
(1999) On the Run
as Burly Guy
(2006) Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
(1996) The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
(2009) Corrado
as ---
(2011) Circus Maximus
as Uncle Vic
(2004) The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
(2015) An Act of War
as Frank
(2014) Leaving Circadia
as Nat
(1994) Ed Wood
as Security Guard (uncredited)
(2005) Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
(1996) Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
(1995) Submission
as ---
(2014) Rob the Mob
as Dom
(2019) The Brawler
as John
(2012) Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
(2013) The Fuzz
as Sonny
(2007) Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
(2014) Other Plans
as Gus
(2008) College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
(1999) Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
(1995) Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
(2015) Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
as Himself
(2017) Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
(2004) Best Week Ever
as ---
(2003) Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as ---
(2005) Celebrity Fit Club
as Self - Contestant
(2009) White Collar
as Salvatore
(1999) The Sopranos
as Bakery Customer
(1999) The Sopranos
as Vito Spatafore
(1990) Law & Order
as Artie Baldo
(2024) Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
as Self (archive footage)