Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
On the Run
as Burly Guy
1999
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2006
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
1996
Corrado
2009
Circus Maximus
as Uncle Vic
2011
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
2004
An Act of War
as Frank
2015
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
2014
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
1994
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2005
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
1996
Submission
1995
Rob the Mob
as Dom
2014
The Brawler
as John
2019
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
2012
The Fuzz
as Sonny
2013
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
1997
Other Plans
as Gus
2014
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
2008
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
1999
