Joseph R. Gannascoli
Birthday: 1959-02-15 | Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USAJoseph 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2015
An Act of War
as Frank
2014
Other Plans
as Gus
2014
Leaving Circadia
as Nat
2013
The Fuzz
as Sonny
2005
Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
2000
On the Run
as Burly Guy
1997
Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese
