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. Johns University for two years, majoring in communications. He began his cooking career at Manhattan Market in 1981, before leaving to work at Commanders Palace in New Orleans, and then at various restaurants around the country.
Burly Guy
Film 1999
Rocco (uncredited)
Film 1996
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Film 2006
Film 2009
Uncle Vic
Film 2011
Trader the Hut
Film 2004
Frank
Film 2015
Nat
Film 2014
Security Guard (uncredited)
Film 1994
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Film 2005
Guard at Hospital
Film 1996
Film 1995
John
Film 2019
New York Mets Fan #2
Film 2012
Sonny
Film 2013
Gino Calabrese
Film 2007
Mr. Arcarra
Film 2008
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Film 1999
Himself
Film 2015
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
Film 2017
Tv 2004
Tv 2003
Self - Contestant
Tv 2005
Artie Baldo
Tv 1990
Self (archive footage)
Tv 2024