Joseph R. Gannascoli
Known for: Acting
Born: February 15, 1959
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
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Filmography
26 movies · 8 TV shows, newest first
8.3
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024
4.1
The Brawler
2019
7.3
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018
NR
Jason's Letter
2017
9.0
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015
4.8
An Act of War
2015
1.0
Leaving Circadia
2014
6.1
Rob the Mob
2014
5.1
Other Plans
2014
6.3
The Fuzz
2013
6.5
Men in Black 3
2012NR
Circus Maximus
2011
8.2
White Collar
2009
3.5
Corrado
2009
5.4
College Road Trip
2008NR
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
5.2
Beer League
2006
6.4
Meet the Mobsters
2005
9.0
Celebrity Fit Club
2005
2.0
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004
5.9
Best Week Ever
2004
5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
6.3
Two Family House
2000
5.7
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
5.8
On the Run
1999
8.7
The Sopranos
1999
8.0
Blowfish
1997
6.6
Basquiat
1996
6.8
The Funeral
1996
5.4
Never Talk to Strangers
19958.5
Submission
1995
7.5
Ed Wood
1994
5.6
Money for Nothing
1993
7.3
Law & Order
1990