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.
Filmography
The Brawler
as John
The Brawler
as John
Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
as Self
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
as Self
An Act of War
as Frank
An Act of War
as Frank
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
Rob the Mob
as Dom
Rob the Mob
as Dom
Other Plans
as Gus
Other Plans
as Gus
The Fuzz
as Sonny
The Fuzz
as Sonny
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
Men in Black 3
as New York Mets Fan #2
Circus Maximus
as Uncle Vic
Circus Maximus
as Uncle Vic
Corrado
Corrado
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut
Two Family House
as Counter guy
Two Family House
as Counter guy
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
On the Run
as Burly Guy
On the Run
as Burly Guy
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
Submission
Submission
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
Ed Wood
as Security Guard
Money for Nothing
as Charlie DiSalvo
Money for Nothing
as Charlie DiSalvo