Acting
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg. In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.
MovieMissionary
2024
as Off-Duty Police Officer
MovieLove Me Dead
2024
as Mac
MovieRule of Thirds
2024
as Fixer
MovieOutlaw Johnny Black
2023
as Undertaker (uncredited)
MovieThe Featherweight
2023
as Gerard
MoviePhoenix
2023
as Kirill Vestamous
MovieA Short Film About Purgatory
2022
as Prof. Nowicki
MovieLansky
2021
as Salvatore Maranzano
MovieTake Back
2021
as Jack
MovieDowneast
2021
as Rocco
MovieThe Penitent Thief
2021
as Dismas
MovieBlackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
2020
as Farrell
MovieAcceleration
2019
as Marco
MovieBen Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
as Elijah Stovall
MovieHollow Point
2019
as Cope
TVCarl Weber's The Family Business
2018
as Det. Dave Thomas
MovieSweet 16
2018
as Frank
MoviePatriots Day
2016
as Jimmy
TVRosewood
2015
as Newspaper Guy
MovieClub Life
2015
as Detective Duffy
MovieJustice Served
2015
as Galen Terry
Judas' Chariot
2014
as Larry
MovieBy the Gun
2014
as Joe
TVScorpion
2014
as Swat Captain
MovieUntold
2014
as Detective Deluca
MovieAmerican Hustle
2013
as Suburban Businessman
A Little Push
2012
as Detective Jones
MovieThe Iceman
2012
as Dominick Provenzano
MovieSafe
2012
as Detective Kolfax
Ordinary Man
2012
as Eric
MovieA Broken Code
2012
as Detective Celi
MovieFrom the Head
2011
as Mark
MovieDifficult to Stay Alive and Die
2011
as Henchman
Scalpers
2009
as Vinny Russo
Diamond in the Rough
2009
as Anthony Michael
MovieWhat Doesn't Kill You
2008
as Matt
Interpretation
2008
as T.T.
MovieCrazy Girls Undercover
2008
as Jamir El Saeed
MovieThe Game Plan
2007
as Doorman at Club
MovieGone Baby Gone
2007
as Steve Penteroudakis
MovieThe Departed
2006
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
MovieI ♥ Huckabees
2004
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
TVEntourage
2004
as Guy in Movie Line
MovieI Am Stamos
2004
as Larry
The Mullets
2003
as Car Jacker
MovieConfidence
2003
as Car Salesman
TVWithout a Trace
2002
as ND Agent #2
MovieThree Kings
1999
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
MovieSouthie
1998
as Teddy Mac
TVPacific Blue
1996
as drug dealer
Open Wounds
as Bob
MovieThe Razor's Edge
as Luca
MovieJackpot
as Stranger
The Witching Hour
as Det. Dan Kirkland
