Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for: Acting
Born: February 14, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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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On the Run
Burly Guy
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Corrado
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
An Act of War
Frank
Leaving Circadia
Nat
Ed Wood
Security Guard
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
Submission
Rob the Mob
Dom
The Brawler
John
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
The Fuzz
Sonny
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
Other Plans
Gus
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Two Family House
Counter guy