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.
The Brawler
John
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
An Act of War
Frank
Leaving Circadia
Nat
Rob the Mob
Dom
Other Plans
Gus
The Fuzz
Sonny
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic
Corrado
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
Two Family House
Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run
Burly Guy
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
Submission
Ed Wood
Security Guard