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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1959-02-15 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
- Men in Black 3 (2012) — New York Mets Fan #2
- The Sopranos (1999) — Bakery Customer
- Ed Wood (1994) — Security Guard
- White Collar (2009) — Salvatore
- Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) — Gina's Doorman
- College Road Trip (2008) — Mr. Arcarra
- Basquiat (1996) — Guard at Hospital
- Rob the Mob (2014) — Dom
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
- The Funeral (1996) — Rocco (uncredited)
- Never Talk to Strangers (1995) — Carnival Attendant
- Beer League (2006) — Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
- Money for Nothing (1993) — Charlie DiSalvo
- Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (2024) — Self (archive footage)
- Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back (2018) — Self
- Two Family House (2000) — Counter guy