Actor
Joseph R. Gannascoli
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, 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.
Notable work
6.5Men in Black 3 (2012)
as New York Mets Fan #2
8.7The Sopranos (1999)
as Bakery Customer and as Vito Spatafore
7.5Ed Wood (1994)
as Security Guard
8.2White Collar (2009)
as Salvatore
5.7Mickey Blue Eyes (1999)
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
5.4College Road Trip (2008)
as Mr. Arcarra
6.6Basquiat (1996)
as Guard at Hospital and as Artie Baldo
Often works with
Vincent Pastore
5 titles together
The Sopranos, Mickey Blue Eyes, College Road Trip
John Ventimiglia
4 titles together
The Sopranos, Mickey Blue Eyes, The Funeral
Sharon Angela
3 titles together
The Sopranos, Two Family House, On the Run
Burt Young
3 titles together
Mickey Blue Eyes, Rob the Mob, The Brawler
Benicio del Toro
3 titles together
Basquiat, The Funeral, Money for Nothing
Jack A. O'Connell
2 titles together
Men in Black 3, Two Family House
Full filmography · 25
The Brawler
as John
2019
Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2017
An Act of War
as Frank
2015
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
2014
Rob the Mob
as Dom
20146.1
Other Plans
as Gus
2014
The Fuzz
as Sonny
2013
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
20126.5
Corrado
cast
2009
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
20085.4
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
20065.1
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2005