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Joseph R. Gannascoli
Actor, ProducerBorn February 15, 1959 (66 years)
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.
Joseph R. Gannascoli Filmography
| 2022 | King Lahiri · as Frabizio Vitelli |
| 2022 | Bring on the Dancing Horses (TV Series) · as Sal |
| 2021 | Last Call · as Charlie |
| 2020 | The One · as Frankie |
| 2019 | The Brawler · as John |
| 2017 | Jason's Letter · as Principle (pratt) Prattoli |
| 2015 | An Act of War · as Frank |
| 2014 | Gilgamesh · as Senator Higgins |
| 2014 | Leaving Circadia · as Nat |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob · as Dom |
| 2014 | Other Plans · as Gus |
| 2014 | The Fuzz (TV Series) · as Sonny |
| 2013 | Chasing Taste · as Murphy |
| 2012 | Desperate Endeavors · as Neil Bates |
| 2012 | Men in Black³ · as New York Mets Fan #2 |
| 2011 | The Fuzz · as Sonny |
| 2010 | Circus Maximus · as Uncle Vic |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | White Collar (TV Series) · as Salvatore |
| 2008 | College Road Trip · as Mr. Arcarra |
| 2006 | Beer League · as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Dog's Life · as Manager |
| 2005 | Meet the Mobsters · as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) |
| 2004 | Best Week Ever (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Two Family House · as Counter Guy |
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes · as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman |
| 1999 | On the Run · as Burly Guy |
| 1999 | The Sopranos (TV Series) · as Vito Spatafore |
| 1997 | Blowfish · as Gino Calabrese |
| 1996 | The Funeral · as Rocco (uncredited) |
| 1996 | |
| 1995 | Never Talk to Strangers · as Carnival Attendant |
| 1994 | Ed Wood · as Security Guard |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing · as Charlie Disalvo |
| 1990 | Law & Order (TV Series) · as Artie Baldo |