Acting
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Born 1959-02-15
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Prominent works featuring Joseph R. Gannascoli
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Men in Black 3
2012
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The Sopranos
1999
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Law & Order
1990
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Ed Wood
1994
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White Collar
2009
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
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College Road Trip
2008
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Basquiat
1996
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Rob the Mob
2014
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (36 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Best Pizza is in LA | Self | Movie | 2026 |
 | Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos | Self (archive footage) | TV Series | 2024 |
 | The Brawler | John | Movie | 2019 |
 | Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back | Self | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Jason's Letter | Principle (Pratt) Prattoli | Movie | 2017 |
 | Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 | Self | Movie | 2015 |
 | An Act of War | Frank | Movie | 2015 |
 | Leaving Circadia | Nat | Movie | 2014 |
 | Rob the Mob | Dom | Movie | 2014 |
 | Other Plans | Gus | Movie | 2014 |
 | The Fuzz | Sonny | Movie | 2013 |
 | Men in Black 3 | New York Mets Fan #2 | Movie | 2012 |
| Circus Maximus | Uncle Vic | Movie | 2011 | |
 | White Collar | Salvatore | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Corrado | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2009 |
 | College Road Trip | Mr. Arcarra | Movie | 2008 |
| HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect' | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2006 | |
 | Beer League | Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) | Movie | 2006 |
 | Meet the Mobsters | Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) | Movie | 2005 |
 | Celebrity Fit Club | Self - Contestant | TV Series | 2005 |
 | The Kings of Brooklyn | Trader the Hut | Movie | 2004 |
 | Best Week Ever | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Two Family House | Counter guy | Movie | 2000 |
 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Gina's Doorman | Movie | 1999 |
 | On the Run | Burly Guy | Movie | 1999 |
 | The Sopranos | Bakery Customer | TV Series | 1999 |
| The Sopranos | Vito Spatafore | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Blowfish | Gino Calabrese | Movie | 1997 |
 | Basquiat | Guard at Hospital | Movie | 1996 |
 | The Funeral | Rocco (uncredited) | Movie | 1996 |
 | Never Talk to Strangers | Carnival Attendant | Movie | 1995 |
| Submission | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1995 | |
 | Ed Wood | Security Guard | Movie | 1994 |
 | Money for Nothing | Charlie DiSalvo | Movie | 1993 |
 | Law & Order | Artie Baldo | TV Series | 1990 |