
Jay Giannone
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Also known as
- John Robert Giannone · Jay Gianone
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (47)

The Departed
2006
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan

Safe
2012
as Detective Kolfax

American Hustle
2013
as Suburban Businessman

The Game Plan
2007
as Doorman at Club

Three Kings
1999
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker

Gone Baby Gone
2007
as Steve Penteroudakis

Patriots Day
2016
as Jimmy

The Iceman
2012
as Dominick Provenzano

Lansky
2021
as Salvatore Maranzano

Hollow Point
2019
as Cope

Confidence
2003
as Car Salesman

I ♥ Huckabees
2004
as Construction Worker (uncredited)

Love Me Dead
2024
as Mac

The Penitent Thief
2021
as Dismas

Club Life
2015
as Detective Duffy

Take Back
2021
as Jack

What Doesn't Kill You
2008
as Matt

Outlaw Johnny Black
2023
as Undertaker (uncredited)

Acceleration
2019
as Marco

Southie
1998
as Teddy Mac

By the Gun
2014
as Joe

Phoenix
2023
as Kirill Vestamous

The Featherweight
2023
as Gerard

Missionary
2024
as Off-Duty Police Officer

Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
2020
as Farrell

Downeast
2021
as Rocco

Justice Served
2015
as Galen Terry
Interpretation
2008
as T.T.

Crazy Girls Undercover
2008
as Jamir El Saeed

Rule of Thirds
2024
as Fixer

From the Head
2011
as Mark
Open Wounds
as Bob

Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
2011
as Henchman
The Witching Hour
as Det. Dan Kirkland

Untold
2014
as Detective Deluca

The Razor's Edge
as Luca

Sweet 16
2018
as Frank
Ordinary Man
2012
as Eric
Judas' Chariot
2014
as Larry

Jackpot
as Stranger

A Broken Code
2012
as Detective Celi
A Little Push
2012
as Detective Jones

Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
as Elijah Stovall

I Am Stamos
2004
as Larry
Scalpers
2009
as Vinny Russo

A Short Film About Purgatory
2022
as Prof. Nowicki
Diamond in the Rough
2009
as Anthony Michael
About Jay Giannone
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 sc… With 54 credits spanning from 1996 to 2024, Jay Giannone has appeared in 47 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jay Giannone Movies
- The Departed (2006) — as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
- Safe (2012) — as Detective Kolfax
- American Hustle (2013) — as Suburban Businessman
- The Game Plan (2007) — as Doorman at Club
- Three Kings (1999) — as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
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