Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
1959-02-15 · 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.
Filmography
The Best Pizza is in LA
2026 · Movie
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024 · Series
The Brawler
2019 · Movie
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
2018 · Series
Jason's Letter
2017 · Movie
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015 · Movie
An Act of War
2015 · Movie
Leaving Circadia
2014 · Movie
Rob the Mob
2014 · Movie
Other Plans
2014 · Movie
The Fuzz
2013 · Movie
Men in Black 3
2012 · Movie
Circus Maximus
2011 · Movie
White Collar
2009 · Series
Corrado
2009 · Movie
College Road Trip
2008 · Movie
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006 · Movie
Beer League
2006 · Movie
Meet the Mobsters
2005 · Movie
Celebrity Fit Club
2005 · Series
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004 · Movie
Best Week Ever
2004 · Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Series
Two Family House
2000 · Movie
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 · Movie
On the Run
1999 · Movie
The Sopranos
1999 · Series
Blowfish
1997 · Movie
Basquiat
1996 · Movie
The Funeral
1996 · Movie
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 · Movie
Submission
1995 · Movie
Ed Wood
1994 · Movie
Money for Nothing
1993 · Movie
Law & Order
1990 · Series