Acting
Joseph R. Gannascoli
EN, DE cinema · 27 credits
Born
15 February 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also known as Джозеф Р. Ганнасколи
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
Filmography
The Brawler
as John
Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
An Act of War
as Frank
Rob the Mob
as Dom
Other Plans
as Gus
The Fuzz
as Sonny
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
Corrado
Actor
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
Two Family House
as Counter guy
On the Run
as Burly Guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Gina's Doorman
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
Money for Nothing
as Charlie DiSalvo