Joseph R. Gannascoli
Actor
- Born
- February 15, 1959 (age 67) · 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.
Known for
Men in Black 3
May 23, 2012
Ed Wood
September 28, 1994
Mickey Blue Eyes
August 16, 1999
College Road Trip
March 7, 2008
Basquiat
August 9, 1996
Rob the Mob
March 21, 2014
The Funeral
January 26, 1996
Never Talk to Strangers
October 20, 1995
Beer League
September 15, 2006
Money for Nothing
September 10, 1993
Two Family House
January 21, 2000
An Act of War
March 10, 2015
Acting27
- 2026The Best Pizza is in LA as Self
- 2019The Brawler as John
- 2017Jason's Letter as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
- 2015Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 as Self
- 2015An Act of War as Frank
- 2014Leaving Circadia as Nat
- 2014Rob the Mob as Dom
- 2014Other Plans as Gus
- 2013The Fuzz as Sonny
- 2012Men in Black 3 as New York Mets Fan #2