Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
Born: 1959-02-15 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Law & Order
Artie Baldo
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
Vito Spatafore
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
White Collar
Salvatore
Best Week Ever
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage)
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Self
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant
Ed Wood
Security Guard
Rob the Mob
Dom
Mickey Blue Eyes
Gina's Doorman
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
The Brawler
John
Corrado
Money for Nothing
Charlie DiSalvo
Submission
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
The Best Pizza is in LA
Self
Two Family House
Counter guy
On the Run
Burly Guy
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Other Plans
Gus
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
An Act of War
Frank
The Fuzz
Sonny
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Self
Leaving Circadia
Nat
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut