Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
33 titles
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.
Filmography
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024
The Brawler
2019
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018
Jason's Letter
2017
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
An Act of War
2015
Leaving Circadia
2014
Rob the Mob
2014
Other Plans
2014
The Fuzz
2013
Men in Black 3
2012
Circus Maximus
2011
White Collar
2009
Corrado
2009
College Road Trip
2008
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
Beer League
2006
Meet the Mobsters
2005
Celebrity Fit Club
2005
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
Best Week Ever
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Two Family House
2000
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
On the Run
1999
The Sopranos
1999
Blowfish
1997
Basquiat
1996
The Funeral
1996
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
Submission
1995
Ed Wood
1994
Money for Nothing
1993