Joseph R. Gannascoli
Birthday: 1959-02-15
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned
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.
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2019-01-18 | The Brawler | John |
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2017-12-12 | Jason's Letter | Principle (Pratt) Prattoli |
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2015-03-10 | An Act of War | Frank |
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2014-06-14 | Leaving Circadia | Nat |
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2014-03-21 | Rob the Mob | Dom |
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2014-01-01 | Other Plans | Gus |
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2013-09-09 | The Fuzz | Sonny |
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2012-05-23 | Men in Black 3 | New York Mets Fan #2 |
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2011-09-13 | Circus Maximus | Uncle Vic |
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2009-01-01 | Corrado | |
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2008-03-07 | College Road Trip | Mr. Arcarra |
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2007-10-06 | Blowfish | Gino Calabrese |
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2006-09-15 | Beer League | Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) |
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2005-08-10 | Meet the Mobsters | Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) |
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2004-06-09 | The Kings of Brooklyn | Trader the Hut |
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1999-08-16 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Jimmy, Gina's Doorman |
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1999-01-29 | On the Run | Burly Guy |
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1996-08-09 | Basquiat | Guard at Hospital |
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1996-01-26 | The Funeral | Rocco (uncredited) |
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1995-10-20 | Never Talk to Strangers | Carnival Attendant |
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1995-06-13 | Submission | |
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1994-09-28 | Ed Wood | Security Guard (uncredited) |