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 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsДжозеф Р. Ганнасколи
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