Joseph R. Gannascoli
Actor
Born February 15, 1959 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.
Filmography
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage)
The Brawler
John
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Self
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Self
An Act of War
Frank
Leaving Circadia
Nat
Rob the Mob
Dom
Other Plans
Gus
The Fuzz
Sonny
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
White Collar
Salvatore
Corrado
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
Best Week Ever
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Two Family House
Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run
Burly Guy
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
Ed Wood
Security Guard
Money for Nothing
Charlie DiSalvo
Law & Order
Artie Baldo