Jay Giannone
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Razor's Edge
Luca
Jackpot
Stranger
Missionary
Off-Duty Police Officer
Love Me Dead
Mac
Rule of Thirds
Fixer
Outlaw Johnny Black
Undertaker (uncredited)
The Featherweight
Gerard
Phoenix
Kirill Vestamous
A Short Film About Purgatory
Prof. Nowicki
It Snows All the Time
Lansky
Salvatore Maranzano
Take Back
Jack
Downeast
Rocco
The Penitent Thief
Dismas
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Farrell
All for Nikki
Acceleration
Marco
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Elijah Stovall
Hollow Point
Cope
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Det. Dave Thomas
Sweet 16
Frank
Patriots Day
Jimmy
Rosewood
Newspaper Guy
Club Life
Detective Duffy
Justice Served
Galen Terry
By the Gun
Joe
Scorpion
Swat Captain
Untold
Detective Deluca
American Hustle
Suburban Businessman
The Iceman
Dominick Provenzano
Safe
Detective Kolfax
A Broken Code
Detective Celi
From the Head
Mark
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Henchman
Sardines
What Doesn't Kill You
Matt
Crazy Girls Undercover
Jamir El Saeed
The Game Plan
Doorman at Club
Gone Baby Gone
Steve Penteroudakis
The Departed
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
I ♥ Huckabees
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Entourage
Guy in Movie Line
I Am Stamos
Larry
Confidence
Car Salesman
Without a Trace
ND Agent #2
Three Kings
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
Southie
Teddy Mac
Pacific Blue
drug dealer