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Joseph R. Gannascoli
Born
15 February 1959
Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Acting

Joseph R. Gannascoli

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.

As actor

The Brawler

The Brawler

2019 · John
Jason's Letter

Jason's Letter

2017 · Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
An Act of War

An Act of War

2015 · Frank
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2

Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2

2015 · Self
Leaving Circadia

Leaving Circadia

2014 · Nat
Rob the Mob

Rob the Mob

2014 · Dom
Other Plans

Other Plans

2014 · Gus
The Fuzz

The Fuzz

2013 · Sonny
Men in Black 3

Men in Black 3

2012 · New York Mets Fan #2

Circus Maximus

2011 · Uncle Vic
Corrado

Corrado

2009
College Road Trip

College Road Trip

2008 · Mr. Arcarra
Beer League

Beer League

2006 · Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'

2006
Meet the Mobsters

Meet the Mobsters

2005 · Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn

The Kings of Brooklyn

2004 · Trader the Hut
Two Family House

Two Family House

2000 · Counter guy
On the Run

On the Run

1999 · Burly Guy
Mickey Blue Eyes

Mickey Blue Eyes

1999 · Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Blowfish

Blowfish

1997 · Gino Calabrese
The Funeral

The Funeral

1996 · Rocco (uncredited)
Basquiat

Basquiat

1996 · Guard at Hospital

Submission

1995
Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers

1995 · Carnival Attendant
Ed Wood

Ed Wood

1994 · Security Guard
Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing

1993 · Charlie DiSalvo