Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known For
Acting
Born
1959-02-15 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
Most Known For
Law & Order
as Artie Baldo
The Sopranos
as Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
as Vito Spatafore
White Collar
as Salvatore
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
Best Week Ever
Celebrity Fit Club
as Self - Contestant
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
as Self (archive footage)
Corrado
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
Rob the Mob
as Dom
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
The Brawler
as John