
Jay Giannone
Acting
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg. In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.
Known for
2024Love Me Dead
Mac
2024Missionary
Off-Duty Police Officer
2024Rule of Thirds
Fixer
2023The Featherweight
Gerard
2023Outlaw Johnny Black
Undertaker (uncredited)
2023Phoenix
Kirill Vestamous
2022A Short Film About Purgatory
Prof. Nowicki
2021Take Back
Jack
2021Lansky
Salvatore Maranzano
2021The Penitent Thief
Dismas
2021Downeast
Rocco
2020Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Farrell
2019Acceleration
Marco
2019Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Elijah Stovall
2019Hollow Point
Cope
2018Sweet 16
Frank
2016Patriots Day
Jimmy
2015Justice Served
Galen Terry
2015Club Life
Detective Duffy
2014Untold
Detective Deluca
2014By the Gun
Joe
2013American Hustle
Suburban Businessman
2012Safe
Detective Kolfax
2012The Iceman
Dominick Provenzano

