Jay Giannone
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg. In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.
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Credits
- 2025 ยทIssacas Mac
- 2024 ยทMissionaryas Off-Duty Police Officer
- 2023 ยทOutlaw Johnny Blackas Undertaker (uncredited)
- 2023 ยทThe Featherweightas Gerard
- 2023 ยทPhoenixas Kirill Vestamous
- 2022 ยทA Short Film About Purgatoryas Prof. Nowicki
- 2021 ยทLanskyas Salvatore Maranzano
- 2021 ยทTake Backas Jack
- 2021 ยทDowneastas Rocco
- 2021 ยทThe Penitent Thiefas Dismas
- 2020 ยทBlackjack: The Jackie Ryan Storyas Farrell
- 2019 ยทAccelerationas Marco
- 2019 ยทBen Ramsey's iNTERFACEas Elijah Stovall
- 2019 ยทHollow Pointas Cope
- 2018 ยทCarl Weber's The Family Businessas Det. Dave Thomas
- 2018 ยทSweet 16as Frank
- 2016 ยทPatriots Dayas Jimmy
- 2015 ยทRosewoodas Newspaper Guy
- 2015 ยทClub Lifeas Detective Duffy
- 2015 ยทJustice Servedas Galen Terry
- 2014 ยทJudas' Chariotas Larry
- 2014 ยทBy the Gunas Joe
- 2014 ยทScorpionas Swat Captain
- 2014 ยทUntoldas Detective Deluca
- 2013 ยทAmerican Hustleas Suburban Businessman
- 2012 ยทA Little Pushas Detective Jones
- 2012 ยทThe Icemanas Dominick Provenzano
- 2012 ยทSafeas Detective Kolfax
- 2012 ยทOrdinary Manas Eric
- 2012 ยทA Broken Codeas Detective Celi
- 2011 ยทFrom the Headas Mark
- 2011 ยทDifficult to Stay Alive and Dieas Henchman
- 2009 ยทScalpersas Vinny Russo
- 2009 ยทDiamond in the Roughas Anthony Michael
- 2008 ยทWhat Doesn't Kill Youas Matt
- 2008 ยทInterpretationas T.T.
- 2008 ยทCrazy Girls Undercoveras Jamir El Saeed
- 2007 ยทThe Game Planas Doorman at Club
- 2007 ยทGone Baby Goneas Steve Penteroudakis
- 2006 ยทThe Departedas Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
- 2004 ยทI โฅ Huckabeesas Construction Worker (uncredited)
- 2004 ยทEntourageas Guy in Movie Line
- 2004 ยทI Am Stamosas Larry
- 2003 ยทThe Mulletsas Car Jacker
- 2003 ยทConfidenceas Car Salesman
- 2002 ยทWithout a Traceas ND Agent #2
- 1999 ยทThree Kingsas Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
- 1998 ยทSouthieas Teddy Mac
- 1996 ยทPacific Blueas drug dealer
- Future ยทThe Razor's Edgeas Luca
- Future ยทOpen Woundsas Bob
- Future ยทJackpotas Stranger