Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1959-02-15
Place of birth: 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
On the Run
1999Burly Guy
Beer League
2006Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Corrado
2009Circus Maximus
2011Uncle Vic
The Funeral
1996Rocco (uncredited)
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004Trader the Hut
An Act of War
2015Frank
Leaving Circadia
2014Nat
Ed Wood
1994Security Guard
Meet the Mobsters
2005Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Basquiat
1996Guard at HospitalSubmission
1995
Rob the Mob
2014Dom
The Brawler
2019John
Men in Black 3
2012New York Mets Fan #2
The Fuzz
2013Sonny
Blowfish
1997Gino Calabrese
Other Plans
2014Gus
College Road Trip
2008Mr. Arcarra