Joseph R. Gannascoli

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Joseph R. Gannascoli

Acting 67 February 15, 1959

Brooklyn, New York, USA

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, Gannascol…

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Men in Black 3

Men in Black 3

6.5 2012 Movie
Law & Order

Law & Order

7.3 1990 TV Show
The Sopranos

The Sopranos

8.7 1999 TV Show
Ed Wood

Ed Wood

7.5 1994 Movie
White Collar

White Collar

8.2 2009 TV Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.3 2003 TV Show
Mickey Blue Eyes

Mickey Blue Eyes

5.7 1999 Movie
College Road Trip

College Road Trip

5.4 2008 Movie
Basquiat

Basquiat

6.6 1996 Movie
Rob the Mob

Rob the Mob

6.1 2014 Movie
The Funeral

The Funeral

6.8 1996 Movie
Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers

5.4 1995 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    The Best Pizza is in LA

    Movie Self

  2. 2024
    Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  3. 2019
    The Brawler

    Movie John

  4. 2018
    Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

    TV show Self

  5. 2017
    Jason's Letter

    Movie Principle (Pratt) Prattoli

  6. 2015
    Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2

    Movie Self

  7. 2015
    An Act of War

    Movie Frank

  8. 2014
    Leaving Circadia

    Movie Nat

  9. 2014
    Rob the Mob

    Movie Dom

  10. 2014
    Other Plans

    Movie Gus

  11. 2013
    The Fuzz

    Movie Sonny

  12. 2012
    Men in Black 3

    Movie New York Mets Fan #2

  13. 2011
    Circus Maximus

    Movie Uncle Vic

  14. 2009
    White Collar

    TV show Salvatore

  15. 2009
    Corrado

    Movie

  16. 2008
    College Road Trip

    Movie Mr. Arcarra

More credits
  1. 2006
    HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'

    Movie

  2. 2006
    Beer League

    Movie Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

  3. 2005
    Meet the Mobsters

    Movie Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

  4. 2005
    Celebrity Fit Club

    TV show Self - Contestant

  5. 2004
    The Kings of Brooklyn

    Movie Trader the Hut

  6. 2004
    Best Week Ever

    TV show

  7. 2003
    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    TV show Self

  8. 2000
    Two Family House

    Movie Counter guy

  9. 1999
    Mickey Blue Eyes

    Movie Gina's Doorman

  10. 1999
    On the Run

    Movie Burly Guy

  11. 1999
    The Sopranos

    TV show Bakery Customer

  12. 1997
    Blowfish

    Movie Gino Calabrese

  13. 1996
    Basquiat

    Movie Guard at Hospital

  14. 1996
    The Funeral

    Movie Rocco (uncredited)

  15. 1995
    Never Talk to Strangers

    Movie Carnival Attendant

  16. 1995
    Submission

    Movie

  17. 1994
    Ed Wood

    Movie Security Guard

  18. 1993
    Money for Nothing

    Movie Charlie DiSalvo

  19. 1990
    Law & Order

    TV show Artie Baldo