Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting · 67 years old
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, 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
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
Vito Spatafore
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage)
White Collar
Salvatore
Ed Wood
Security Guard
Law & Order
Artie Baldo
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
The Fuzz
Sonny
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Two Family House
Counter guy
Rob the Mob
Dom
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Best Week Ever
Money for Nothing
Charlie DiSalvo
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self