Joseph R. Gannascoli
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 15, 1959
- Birthplace
- 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
The Best Pizza is in LA 2026
as Self
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
- Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus 2011
as Uncle Vic
Corrado 2009
Actor
College Road Trip 2008
as Mr. Arcarra
- HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect' 2006
Actor
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
- Submission
Submission 1995
Actor
Ed Wood 1994
as Security Guard
Money for Nothing 1993
as Charlie DiSalvo
Credits from TMDB.