Acting · Brooklyn, New York, USA · Born February 15, 1959
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.
TVWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Brawler
2019
as John
TVGordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018
as Self
MovieJason's Letter
2017
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
MovieSopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
as Self
MovieAn Act of War
2015
as Frank
MovieLeaving Circadia
2014
as Nat
MovieRob the Mob
2014
as Dom
MovieOther Plans
2014
as Gus
MovieThe Fuzz
2013
as Sonny
MovieMen in Black 3
2012
as New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus
2011
as Uncle Vic
TVWhite Collar
2009
as Salvatore
MovieCorrado
2009
MovieCollege Road Trip
2008
as Mr. Arcarra
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
MovieBeer League
2006
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
MovieMeet the Mobsters
2005
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
TVCelebrity Fit Club
2005
as Self - Contestant
MovieThe Kings of Brooklyn
2004
as Trader the Hut
TVBest Week Ever
2004
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieTwo Family House
2000
as Counter guy
MovieMickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
MovieOn the Run
1999
as Burly Guy
TVThe Sopranos
1999
as Bakery Customer
MovieBlowfish
1997
as Gino Calabrese
MovieBasquiat
1996
as Guard at Hospital
MovieThe Funeral
1996
as Rocco (uncredited)
MovieNever Talk to Strangers
1995
as Carnival Attendant
Submission
1995
MovieEd Wood
1994
as Security Guard
MovieMoney for Nothing
1993
as Charlie DiSalvo
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Artie Baldo
