Actor
Joseph R. Gannascoli
67 years · Brooklyn, New York, USA · 24 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 24
The Best Pizza is in LA
2026 · Self
On Kanopy
The Brawler
2019 · John
On Plex
Jason's Letter
2017 · Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
On Hoopla
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015 · Self
On Hoopla
An Act of War
2015 · Frank
Leaving Circadia
2014 · Nat
On Hoopla
Rob the Mob
2014 · Dom
On Plex
Other Plans
2014 · Gus
The Fuzz
2013 · Sonny
On Amazon MX Player
Men in Black 3
2012 · New York Mets Fan #2
On Paramount Plus Premium
Corrado
2009 · Actor
On Plex
College Road Trip
2008 · Mr. Arcarra
On Disney Plus
Beer League
2006 · Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
On fuboTV
Meet the Mobsters
2005 · Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004 · Trader the Hut
Two Family House
2000 · Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 · Gina's Doorman
On YouTube Free
On the Run
1999 · Burly Guy
Blowfish
1997 · Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
1996 · Guard at Hospital
On Plex
The Funeral
1996 · Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 · Carnival Attendant
On Tubi TV
Ed Wood
1994 · Security Guard
Money for Nothing
1993 · Charlie DiSalvo
On Hoopla