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Jay Giannone

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg.

In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Iceman
  • What Doesn't Kill You
  • Pacific Blue
  • Acceleration
  • Outlaw Johnny Black
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Take Back
  • All for Nikki
  • Downeast
  • The Penitent Thief
  • Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
  • It Snows All the Time

Known For

  • By the Gun
  • Rule of Thirds
  • It Snows All the Time
  • Hollow Point
  • All for Nikki
  • The Penitent Thief
  • Justice Served
  • Crazy Girls Undercover
  • A Broken Code
  • Downeast
  • From the Head
  • Releasing Apr 18, 2025

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2024
    Love Me Dead · as Mac
    2024
    2023
    Outlaw Johnny Black · as Undertaker (uncredited)
    2023
    The Featherweight · as Gerard
    2023
    Phoenix · as Kirill Vestamous
    2022
    2021
    Untold: This is My Story · as Detective Deluca
    2021
    Downeast · as Rocco
    2021
    Lansky · as Salvatore Maranzano
    2021
    2020
    2020
    2019
    2019
    Hollow Point · as Cope
    2018
    Carl Weber's The Family Business (TV Series) · as Det. Dave Thomas
    2016
    Patriots Day · as Jimmy
    2015
    Club Life · as Detective Duffy
    2015
    Rosewood (TV Series) · as Newspaper Guy
    2015
    Justice Served · as Galen Terry
    2014
    By the Gun · as Joe
    2014
    Scorpion (TV Series) · as Swat Captain
    2013
    American Hustle · as Suburban Businessman
    2012
    The Iceman · as Dominick Provenzano
    2012
    Safe · as Detective Kolfax
    2012
    A Broken Code · as Detective Celi
    2011
    From the Head · as Mark
    2008
    2008
    Crazy Girls Undercover · as Jamir El Saeed
    2008
    Interpretation · as T.t.
    2007
    Gone Baby Gone · as Steve Penteroudakis
    2007
    The Game Plan · as Doorman At Club
    2006
    The Departed · as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
    2004
    I Heart Huckabees · as Construction Worker (uncredited)
    2004
    Entourage (TV Series) · as Guy In Movie Line
    2003
    The Mullets (TV Series) · as Car Jacker
    2003
    Confidence · as Car Salesman
    2002
    Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Nd Agent #2
    1999
    Three Kings · as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
    1998
    Southie · as Teddy Mac
    1996
    Pacific Blue (TV Series) · as Drug Dealer
    The Witching Hour · as Detective Dan Kirkland

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