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.
Filmography
The Brawler
2019
as John
Jason's Letter
2017
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
as Self
An Act of War
2015
as Frank
Leaving Circadia
2014
as Nat
Rob the Mob
2014
as Dom
Other Plans
2014
as Gus
The Fuzz
2013
as Sonny
Men in Black 3
2012
as New York Mets Fan #2
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Circus Maximus
2011
as Uncle Vic
Corrado
2009
College Road Trip
2008
as Mr. Arcarra
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HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
Beer League
2006
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
2005
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
as Trader the Hut
Two Family House
2000
as Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Gina's Doorman
On the Run
1999
as Burly Guy
Blowfish
1997
as Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
1996
as Guard at Hospital
The Funeral
1996
as Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
as Carnival Attendant
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Submission
1995