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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 around the country.

Known for

Filmography

2024Wise Guy: David Chase and The SopranosSelf (archive footage)
2019The BrawlerJohn
2018Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and BackSelf
2017Jason's LetterPrinciple (Pratt) Prattoli
2015Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2Self
2015An Act of WarFrank
2014Leaving CircadiaNat
2014Rob the MobDom
2014Other PlansGus
2013The FuzzSonny
2012Men in Black 3New York Mets Fan #2
2011Circus MaximusUncle Vic
2009White CollarSalvatore
2009Corrado
2008College Road TripMr. Arcarra
2006HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006Beer LeagueGiusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2005Meet the MobstersAbner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2005Celebrity Fit ClubSelf - Contestant
2004The Kings of BrooklynTrader the Hut
2004Best Week Ever
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2000Two Family HouseCounter guy
1999Mickey Blue EyesJimmy, Gina's Doorman
1999On the RunBurly Guy
1999The SopranosBakery Customer
1997BlowfishGino Calabrese
1996BasquiatGuard at Hospital
1996The FuneralRocco (uncredited)
1995Never Talk to StrangersCarnival Attendant
1995Submission
1994Ed WoodSecurity Guard
1993Money for NothingCharlie DiSalvo
1990Law & OrderArtie Baldo

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