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.
Filmography (34 titles)
8.3ShowWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage) · 2024
4.3MovieThe Brawler
John · 2019
7.3ShowGordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Self · 2018
MovieJason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli · 2017
9.0MovieSopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Self · 2015
4.8MovieAn Act of War
Frank · 2015
1.0MovieLeaving Circadia
Nat · 2014
6.1MovieRob the Mob
Dom · 2014
5.1MovieOther Plans
Gus · 2014
6.3MovieThe Fuzz
Sonny · 2013
6.5MovieMen in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2 · 2012
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic · 2011
8.2ShowWhite Collar
Salvatore · 2009
3.5MovieCorrado
2009
5.5MovieCollege Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra · 2008
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006
5.2MovieBeer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited) · 2006
6.4MovieMeet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli) · 2005
9.0ShowCelebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · 2005
2.0MovieThe Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut · 2004
5.9ShowBest Week Ever
2004
5.3ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 2003
6.3MovieTwo Family House
Counter guy · 2000
5.7MovieMickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman · 1999
5.8MovieOn the Run
Burly Guy · 1999
8.7ShowThe Sopranos
Bakery Customer · 1999
8.0MovieBlowfish
Gino Calabrese · 1997
6.6MovieBasquiat
Guard at Hospital · 1996
6.7MovieThe Funeral
Rocco (uncredited) · 1996
5.3MovieNever Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant · 1995