Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
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.
Known for
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tvWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieJason's Letter
2017
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
movieThe Fuzz
2013
Sonny
movieMen in Black 3
2012
New York Mets Fan #2
tvWhite Collar
2009
Salvatore
movieCollege Road Trip
2008
Mr. Arcarra
movieBeer League
2006
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
movieMeet the Mobsters
2005
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
tvCelebrity Fit Club
2005
Self - Contestant
movieThe Kings of Brooklyn
2004
Trader the Hut
movieTwo Family House
2000
Counter guy
movieMickey Blue Eyes
1999
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
movieOn the Run
1999
Burly Guy
tvThe Sopranos
1999
Bakery Customer / Vito Spatafore
movieBlowfish
1997
Gino Calabrese
movieBasquiat
1996
Guard at Hospital / Artie Baldo
movieThe Funeral
1996
Rocco (uncredited)
movieNever Talk to Strangers
1995
Carnival Attendant
movieEd Wood
1994
Security Guard
movieMoney for Nothing
1993
Charlie DiSalvo