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
all 36
Movies 28
TV Shows 8
self 4
Self (archive footage)

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (2024)
TV
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli

Jason's Letter (2017)
Movie
Senator Higgins

Gilgamesh (2014)
Movie
Sonny

The Fuzz (2013)
Movie
New York Mets Fan #2

Men in Black 3 (2012)
Movie
6.58
Uncle Vic

Circus Maximus (2011)
Movie
Salvatore

White Collar (2009)
TV
6.63
Frankie D'Onofrio

Corrado (2009)
Movie
Mr. Arcarra

College Road Trip (2008)
Movie
7.25
Gino Calabrese

Blowfish (2007)
Movie
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Beer League (2006)
Movie
Abner Hunnicutt

Meet the Mobsters (2005)
Movie
Self - Contestant

Celebrity Fit Club (2005)
TV
Trader the Hut

The Kings of Brooklyn (2004)
Movie
Manager

Dog's Life (2004)
Movie
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Mickey Blue Eyes (1999)
Movie
10
Burly Guy

On the Run (1999)
Movie
Vito Spatafore / Bakery Customer

The Sopranos (1999)
TV
7.1
Guard at Hospital

Basquiat (1996)
Movie
6
Rocco (uncredited)

The Funeral (1996)
Movie
Carnival Attendant

Never Talk to Strangers (1995)
Movie
4
Security Guard (uncredited)

Ed Wood (1994)
Movie
6.46
Artie Baldo

Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
Frabizio Vitelli

King Lahiri
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1959-02-15 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsДжозеф Р. Ганнасколи
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