Joseph R. Gannascoli
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 15, 1959, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Movies
- 27
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2026 | The Best Pizza is in LA | Self |
| 2019 | The Brawler | John |
| 2017 | Jason's Letter | Principle (Pratt) Prattoli |
| 2015 | Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 | Self |
| 2015 | An Act of War | Frank |
| 2014 | Leaving Circadia | Nat |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Dom |
| 2014 | Other Plans | Gus |
| 2013 | The Fuzz | Sonny |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | New York Mets Fan #2 |
| 2011 | Circus Maximus | Uncle Vic |
| 2009 | Corrado | |
| 2008 | College Road Trip | Mr. Arcarra |
| 2006 | HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect' | |
| 2006 | Beer League | Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) |
| 2005 | Meet the Mobsters | Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) |
| 2004 | The Kings of Brooklyn | Trader the Hut |
| 2000 | Two Family House | Counter guy |
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Gina's Doorman |
| 1999 | On the Run | Burly Guy |
| 1997 | Blowfish | Gino Calabrese |
| 1996 | Basquiat | Guard at Hospital |
| 1996 | The Funeral | Rocco (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Never Talk to Strangers | Carnival Attendant |
| 1995 | Submission | |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Security Guard |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing | Charlie DiSalvo |
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