Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for Acting
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
Men in Black 3
2012
as New York Mets Fan #2
Ed Wood
1994
as Security Guard
Basquiat
1996
as Guard at Hospital
Rob the Mob
2014
as Dom
The Funeral
1996
as Rocco (uncredited)
College Road Trip
2008
as Mr. Arcarra
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
as Carnival Attendant
Money for Nothing
1993
as Charlie DiSalvo
Beer League
2006
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
The Brawler
2019
as John
On the Run
1999
as Burly Guy
Two Family House
2000
as Counter guy
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
as Trader the Hut
Corrado
2009
An Act of War
2015
as Frank
Leaving Circadia
2014
as Nat
Jason's Letter
2017
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
as Himself
Submission
1995