Joseph R. Gannascoli
Actor
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
Ed Wood
as Security Guard 1994
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman 1999
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra 2008
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital 1996
Rob the Mob
as Dom 2014
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited) 1996
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant 1995
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) 2006
Two Family House
as Counter guy 2000
An Act of War
as Frank 2015
The Brawler
as John 2019
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) 2005
The Fuzz
as Sonny 2013
Corrado
2009
On the Run
as Burly Guy 1999
Other Plans
as Gus 2014