- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 15, 1959
- Place of Birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Joseph R. Gannascoli
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
tvWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Brawler
2019 · John
tvGordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018 · Self
movieJason's Letter
2017 · Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
movieSopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015 · Self
movieAn Act of War
2015 · Frank
movieLeaving Circadia
2014 · Nat
movieRob the Mob
2014 · Dom
movieOther Plans
2014 · Gus
movieThe Fuzz
2013 · Sonny
movieMen in Black 3
2012 · New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus
movieCircus Maximus
2011 · Uncle Vic
tvWhite Collar
2009 · Salvatore
movieCorrado
2009
movieCollege Road Trip
2008 · Mr. Arcarra
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
movieHBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
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
tvBest Week Ever
2004
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
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
movieThe Funeral
1996 · Rocco (uncredited)
movieNever Talk to Strangers
1995 · Carnival Attendant
Submission
movieSubmission
1995
movieEd Wood
1994 · Security Guard
movieMoney for Nothing
1993 · Charlie DiSalvo
tvLaw & Order
1990 · Artie Baldo