Appears in 60 titles

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.

Filmography

The Departed
8.2
The Departed
2006
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
American Hustle
6.9
American Hustle
2013
as Suburban Businessman
Gone Baby Gone
7.3
Gone Baby Gone
2007
as Steve Penteroudakis
Patriots Day
7.1
Patriots Day
2016
as Jimmy
Safe
6.5
Safe
2012
as Detective Kolfax
Three Kings
6.6
Three Kings
1999
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
The Game Plan
6.5
The Game Plan
2007
as Doorman at Club
The Iceman
6.6
The Iceman
2012
as Dominick Provenzano
I ♥ Huckabees
6.3
I ♥ Huckabees
2004
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Confidence
6.3
Confidence
2003
as Car Salesman
What Doesn't Kill You
6.0
What Doesn't Kill You
2008
as Matt
Lansky
6.0
Lansky
2021
as Salvatore Maranzano
Hollow Point
6.4
Hollow Point
2019
as Cope
Take Back
5.9
Take Back
2021
as Jack
Acceleration
5.4
Acceleration
2019
as Marco
By the Gun
4.3
By the Gun
2014
as Joe
Club Life
4.8
Club Life
2015
as Detective Duffy
Outlaw Johnny Black
5.4
Outlaw Johnny Black
2023
as Undertaker (uncredited)
The Penitent Thief
5.8
The Penitent Thief
2021
as Dismas
Downeast
6.8
Downeast
2021
as Rocco