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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
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Take Back
  • Downeast
  • All for Nikki
  • 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
  • Downeast
  • A Broken Code
  • From the Head
  • Love Me Dead

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Jay Giannone 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
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 Det. Dan Kirkland

2024
Rule of Thirds · as Co-Producer
2023
The Featherweight · as Executive Producer
2022
2020
2020
All for Nikki · as Executive Producer
2015

2022

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