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.
Acting
Movie
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
2012
TV
The Sopranos
as Bakery Customer
1999
TV
The Sopranos
as Vito Spatafore
1999
Movie
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
1994
TV
White Collar
as Salvatore
2009
TV
Law & Order
as Artie Baldo
1990
Movie
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
1999
Movie
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
2008
Movie
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
1996
Movie
Rob the Mob
as Dom
2014
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Movie
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
1996
Movie
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
1995
Movie
Money for Nothing
as Charlie DiSalvo
1993
Movie
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2006
TV
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Movie
Two Family House
as Counter guy
2000
Movie
An Act of War
as Frank
2015
Movie
The Brawler
as John
2019
TV
Best Week Ever
2004
Movie
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2005
Movie
The Fuzz
as Sonny
2013
Movie
On the Run
as Burly Guy
1999
Movie
Corrado
2009