Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
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
2019The Brawler
John
2017Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2015An Act of War
Frank
2015Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
2014Leaving Circadia
Nat
2014Rob the Mob
Dom
2014Other Plans
Gus
2013The Fuzz
Sonny
2012Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
2009Corrado
2008College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
2006Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2005Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2004The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
2000Two Family House
Counter guy
1999On the Run
Burly Guy
1999Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
1997Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
1996The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
1996Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
1995Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
1994Ed Wood
Security Guard
1993Money for Nothing
Charlie DiSalvo