Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting • Born 1959-02-15
Biography
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
32 credits
On the Run
Movie • 1999
Burly Guy
Beer League
Movie • 2006
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
The Funeral
Movie • 1996
Rocco (uncredited)
Corrado
Movie • 2009
Circus Maximus
Movie • 2011
Uncle Vic
The Kings of Brooklyn
Movie • 2004
Trader the Hut
An Act of War
Movie • 2015
Frank
Leaving Circadia
Movie • 2014
Nat
Ed Wood
Movie • 1994
Security Guard
Meet the Mobsters
Movie • 2005
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Basquiat
Movie • 1996
Guard at Hospital
Submission
Movie • 1995
Rob the Mob
Movie • 2014
Dom
The Brawler
Movie • 2019
John
Men in Black 3
Movie • 2012
New York Mets Fan #2
The Fuzz
Movie • 2013
Sonny
Blowfish
Movie • 1997
Gino Calabrese
Other Plans
Movie • 2014
Gus
College Road Trip
Movie • 2008
Mr. Arcarra
Mickey Blue Eyes
Movie • 1999
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Never Talk to Strangers
Movie • 1995
Carnival Attendant
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Movie • 2015
Himself
Jason's Letter
Movie • 2017
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Two Family House
Movie • 2000
Counter guy
Best Week Ever
TV • 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
Celebrity Fit Club
TV • 2005
Self - Contestant
White Collar
TV • 2009
Salvatore
The Sopranos
TV • 1999
Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
TV • 1999
Vito Spatafore
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Artie Baldo
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
TV • 2024
Self (archive footage)