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.

Cast

On the Run

Burly Guy

Beer League

Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

The Funeral

Rocco (uncredited)

Corrado

Unknown

Circus Maximus

Uncle Vic

The Kings of Brooklyn

Trader the Hut

An Act of War

Frank

Leaving Circadia

Nat

Ed Wood

Security Guard

Meet the Mobsters

Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

Basquiat

Guard at Hospital

Submission

Unknown

Rob the Mob

Dom

The Brawler

John

Men in Black 3

New York Mets Fan #2

The Fuzz

Sonny

Blowfish

Gino Calabrese

Other Plans

Gus

College Road Trip

Mr. Arcarra

Mickey Blue Eyes

Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Never Talk to Strangers

Carnival Attendant

Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2

Himself

Jason's Letter

Principle (Pratt) Prattoli

Two Family House

Counter guy