Joseph R. Gannascoli
Actor| Birthday | Feb 15, 1959 (65 years old) |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Gender | Male |
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
New York Mets Fan #2
May 23, 2012
8.6
Bakery Customer, Vito Spatafore
Jan 10, 1999
7.5
Security Guard (uncredited)
Sep 28, 1994
8.3
Salvatore
Oct 23, 2009
7.4
Guard at Hospital, Artie Baldo
Sep 13, 1990
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Aug 16, 1999
Mr. Arcarra
Mar 7, 2008
6.1
Dom
Mar 21, 2014
6.8
Rocco (uncredited)
Jan 26, 1996
Carnival Attendant
Oct 20, 1995
Jan 26, 2003
5.1
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Sep 15, 2006
Frank
Mar 10, 2015
Self (archive footage)
Sep 7, 2024
4.4
John
Jan 18, 2019
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Aug 10, 2005
Jan 23, 2004
6.7
Sonny
Sep 9, 2013
Jan 1, 2009
5.1
Burly Guy
Jan 29, 1999
New York Mets Fan #2
May 23, 2012
8.6
Bakery Customer, Vito Spatafore
Jan 10, 1999
7.5
Security Guard (uncredited)
Sep 28, 1994
8.3
Salvatore
Oct 23, 2009
7.4
Guard at Hospital, Artie Baldo
Sep 13, 1990
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Aug 16, 1999
Acting
Participated in 22 movies, 7 TV series
