Joseph R. Gannascoli
February 15, 1959 (65 years old) in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
Credits
- 2024 ·Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranosas Self (archive footage)
- 2019 ·The Brawleras John
- 2017 ·Jason's Letteras Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
- 2015 ·Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2as Himself
- 2015 ·An Act of Waras Frank
- 2014 ·Leaving Circadiaas Nat
- 2014 ·Rob the Mobas Dom
- 2014 ·Other Plansas Gus
- 2013 ·The Fuzzas Sonny
- 2012 ·Men in Black 3as New York Mets Fan #2
- 2011 ·Circus Maximusas Uncle Vic
- 2009 ·White Collaras Salvatore
- 2009 ·Corradoas
- 2008 ·College Road Tripas Mr. Arcarra
- 2007 ·Blowfishas Gino Calabrese
- 2006 ·Beer Leagueas Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
- 2005 ·Meet the Mobstersas Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
- 2005 ·Celebrity Fit Clubas Self - Contestant
- 2004 ·The Kings of Brooklynas Trader the Hut
- 2004 ·Best Week Everas
- 2003 ·Jimmy Kimmel Live!as
- 1999 ·Mickey Blue Eyesas Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
- 1999 ·On the Runas Burly Guy
- 1999 ·The Sopranosas Bakery Customer
- 1999 ·The Sopranosas Vito Spatafore
- 1996 ·Basquiatas Guard at Hospital
- 1996 ·The Funeralas Rocco (uncredited)
- 1995 ·Never Talk to Strangersas Carnival Attendant
- 1995 ·Submissionas
- 1994 ·Ed Woodas Security Guard (uncredited)
- 1990 ·Law & Orderas Artie Baldo