Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1959-02-15 (Age: 67)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Biography
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.
Filmography (26)
⭐ 4.3
Role:
John
The Brawler
2019
⭐ 0
Role:
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Jason's Letter
2017
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Himself
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
⭐ 4.8
Role:
Frank
An Act of War
2015
⭐ 1.0
Role:
Nat
Leaving Circadia
2014
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Dom
Rob the Mob
2014
⭐ 5.1
Role:
Gus
Other Plans
2014
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Sonny
The Fuzz
2013
⭐ 6.5
Role:
New York Mets Fan #2
Men in Black 3
2012No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Uncle Vic
Circus Maximus
2011
⭐ 3.5
Role:
Unknown
Corrado
2009
⭐ 5.5
Role:
Mr. Arcarra
College Road Trip
2008No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
⭐ 5.1
Role:
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Beer League
2006
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
