Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.

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Roles

Match
The Brawler (2019)
John
Jason's Letter (2017)
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 (2015)
Himself
An Act of War (2015)
Frank
Leaving Circadia (2014)
Nat
Rob the Mob (2014)
Dom
Other Plans (2014)
Gus
The Fuzz (2013)
Sonny
Men in Black 3 (2012)
New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus (2011)
Uncle Vic
Corrado (2009)
College Road Trip (2008)
Mr. Arcarra
Blowfish (2007)
Gino Calabrese
Beer League (2006)
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters (2005)
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn (2004)
Trader the Hut
Mickey Blue Eyes (1999)
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run (1999)
Burly Guy
Basquiat (1996)
Guard at Hospital
The Funeral (1996)
Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers (1995)
Carnival Attendant
Submission (1995)
Ed Wood (1994)
Security Guard (uncredited)

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