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Joseph R. Gannascoli
Born · February 15, 1959 (66 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Bio
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.
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
8.4
2024
The Brawler
John
4.5
2019
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
0.0
2017
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
9.0
2015
An Act of War
Frank
4.7
2015
Leaving Circadia
Nat
0.0
2014
Rob the Mob
Dom
6.1
2014
Other Plans
Gus
5.4
2014
The Fuzz
Sonny
6.3
2013
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
6.5
2012
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic
0.0
2011
White Collar
Salvatore · (1 episode)
8.3
2009
Corrado
4.0
2009
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
5.5
2008
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
0.0
2007
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
5.2
2006
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
6.9
2005
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · (8 episodes)
10.0
2005
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
2.0
2004
Best Week Ever
(4 episodes)
6.3
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 episode)
5.5
2003
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
5.7
1999
On the Run
Burly Guy
5.3
1999
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer · (1 episode)
8.7
1999
The Sopranos
Vito Spatafore · (38 episodes)
8.7
1999
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
6.6
1996
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
6.8
1996
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
5.2
1995
Submission
8.7
1995
Ed Wood
Security Guard (uncredited)
7.5
1994
Law & Order
Artie Baldo · (1 episode)
7.4
1990