
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for Acting · 33 credits
- Born
- 1959-02-15 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Джозеф Р. Ганнасколи
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.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (26)

Men in Black 3
2012
as New York Mets Fan #2

Ed Wood
1994
as Security Guard

Basquiat
1996
as Guard at Hospital

The Funeral
1996
as Rocco (uncredited)

College Road Trip
2008
as Mr. Arcarra

Never Talk to Strangers
1995
as Carnival Attendant

Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Rob the Mob
2014
as Dom

The Fuzz
2013
as Sonny

Money for Nothing
1993
as Charlie DiSalvo
Submission
1995

The Brawler
2019
as John

Beer League
2006
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Jason's Letter
2017
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli

Leaving Circadia
2014
as Nat
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006

Corrado
2009

Two Family House
2000
as Counter guy

The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
as Trader the Hut

Meet the Mobsters
2005
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

On the Run
1999
as Burly Guy

Other Plans
2014
as Gus

An Act of War
2015
as Frank

Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
as Self

Blowfish
1997
as Gino Calabrese
Circus Maximus
2011
as Uncle Vic
About Joseph R. Gannascoli
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. With 33 credits spanning from 1990 to 2024, Joseph R. Gannascoli has appeared in 26 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joseph R. Gannascoli Movies
- Men in Black 3 (2012) — as New York Mets Fan #2
- Ed Wood (1994) — as Security Guard
- Basquiat (1996) — as Guard at Hospital
- The Funeral (1996) — as Rocco (uncredited)
- College Road Trip (2008) — as Mr. Arcarra
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