Birthday:
Feb 15, 1959
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| On the Run | Burly Guy | 1999 |
| Beer League | Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) | 2006 |
| The Funeral | Rocco (uncredited) | 1996 |
| Corrado | 2009 | |
| Circus Maximus | Uncle Vic | 2011 |
| The Kings of Brooklyn | Trader the Hut | 2004 |
| An Act of War | Frank | 2015 |
| Leaving Circadia | Nat | 2014 |
| Ed Wood | Security Guard (uncredited) | 1994 |
| Meet the Mobsters | Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) | 2005 |
| Basquiat | Guard at Hospital | 1996 |
| Submission | 1995 | |
| Rob the Mob | Dom | 2014 |
| The Brawler | John | 2019 |
| Men in Black 3 | New York Mets Fan #2 | 2012 |
| The Fuzz | Sonny | 2013 |
| Blowfish | Gino Calabrese | 2007 |
| Other Plans | Gus | 2014 |
| College Road Trip | Mr. Arcarra | 2008 |
| Mickey Blue Eyes | Jimmy, Gina's Doorman | 1999 |
| Never Talk to Strangers | Carnival Attendant | 1995 |
| Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 | Himself | 2015 |
| Jason's Letter | Principle (Pratt) Prattoli | 2017 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Best Week Ever | 2004 | |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | |
| Celebrity Fit Club | Self - Contestant | 2005 |
| White Collar | Salvatore | 2009 |
| The Sopranos | Bakery Customer | 1999 |
| The Sopranos | Vito Spatafore | 1999 |
| Law & Order | Artie Baldo | 1990 |
| Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos | Self (archive footage) | 2024 |
