Jay Giannone
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieMissionary
2024
Off-Duty Police Officer
movieOutlaw Johnny Black
2023
Undertaker (uncredited)
moviePhoenix
2023
Kirill Vestamous
movieA Short Film About Purgatory
2022
Prof. Nowicki
movieLansky
2021
Salvatore Maranzano
movieDowneast
2021
Rocco
movieBen Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
Elijah Stovall
tvCarl Weber's The Family Business
2018
Det. Dave Thomas
movieSweet 16
2018
Frank
tvRosewood
2015
Newspaper Guy
movieClub Life
2015
Detective Duffy
movieJustice Served
2015
Galen Terry
tvScorpion
2014
Swat Captain
movieUntold
2014
Detective Deluca
movieAmerican Hustle
2013
Suburban Businessman
A Little Push
2012
Detective Jones
movieThe Iceman
2012
Dominick Provenzano
movieSafe
2012
Detective Kolfax
movieA Broken Code
2012
Detective Celi
Scalpers
2009
Vinny Russo
Diamond in the Rough
2009
Anthony Michael
movieCrazy Girls Undercover
2008
Jamir El Saeed
movieThe Game Plan
2007
Doorman at Club
movieGone Baby Gone
2007
Steve Penteroudakis
movieThe Departed
2006
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
movieI ♥ Huckabees
2004
Construction Worker (uncredited)
tvEntourage
2004
Guy in Movie Line
movieI Am Stamos
2004
Larry
The Mullets
2003
Car Jacker
movieConfidence
2003
Car Salesman
tvWithout a Trace
2002
ND Agent #2
movieThree Kings
1999
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
movieSouthie
1998
Teddy Mac
tvPacific Blue
1996
drug dealer
movieJackpot
Stranger
The Witching Hour
Det. Dan Kirkland
Production9
movieThe Penitent Thief
2021
Producer
movieAll for Nikki
2020
Executive Producer
movieBen Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
Producer
movieSweet 16
2018
Producer
Scalpers
2009
Producer
The Mission
Producer
Hardy
Producer
JAMAL
Producer
