Joseph R. Gannascoli
Born
February 15, 1959 (66 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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)
2024
The Brawler
John
2019
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2017
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
2015
An Act of War
Frank
2015
Leaving Circadia
Nat
2014
Rob the Mob
Dom
2014
Other Plans
Gus
2014
The Fuzz
Sonny
2013
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
2012
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic
2011
White Collar
Salvatore · (1 episode)
2009
Corrado
2009
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
2008
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2006
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2005
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · (8 episodes)
2005
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
2004
Best Week Ever
(4 episodes)
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 episode)
2003
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
1999
On the Run
Burly Guy
1999
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer · (1 episode)
1999
The Sopranos
Vito Spatafore · (38 episodes)
1999
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
1997
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
1996
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
1996
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
1995
Submission
1995
Ed Wood
Security Guard
1994
Law & Order
Artie Baldo · (1 episode)
1990