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Joseph R. Gannascoli

Joseph R. Gannascoli

Born: 1959-02-15 • 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 Brawler poster
The Brawler
2019 • John
Jason's Letter poster
Jason's Letter
2017 • Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 poster
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015 • Himself
An Act of War poster
An Act of War
2015 • Frank
Leaving Circadia poster
Leaving Circadia
2014 • Nat
Rob the Mob poster
Rob the Mob
2014 • Dom
Other Plans poster
Other Plans
2014 • Gus
The Fuzz poster
The Fuzz
2013 • Sonny
Men in Black 3 poster
Men in Black 3
2012 • New York Mets Fan #2
No Image
Circus Maximus
2011 • Uncle Vic
Corrado poster
Corrado
2009
College Road Trip poster
College Road Trip
2008 • Mr. Arcarra
Beer League poster
Beer League
2006 • Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters poster
Meet the Mobsters
2005 • Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn poster
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004 • Trader the Hut
Two Family House poster
Two Family House
2000 • Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes poster
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 • Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run poster
On the Run
1999 • Burly Guy
Blowfish poster
Blowfish
1997 • Gino Calabrese
Basquiat poster
Basquiat
1996 • Guard at Hospital
The Funeral poster
The Funeral
1996 • Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers poster
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 • Carnival Attendant
No Image
Submission
1995
Ed Wood poster
Ed Wood
1994 • Security Guard