Acting
Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.
Known for
Men in Black 3
The Sopranos
Ed Wood
White Collar
Law & Order
Mickey Blue Eyes
College Road Trip
Basquiat
Rob the Mob
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Funeral
Never Talk to Strangers
Beer League
Money for Nothing
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Movie credits · 27
The Best Pizza is in LA
The Brawler
Jason's Letter
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
An Act of War
Leaving Circadia
Rob the Mob
Other Plans
The Fuzz
Men in Black 3
Circus Maximus
Corrado
College Road Trip
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
Beer League
Meet the Mobsters
The Kings of Brooklyn
Two Family House
Mickey Blue Eyes
On the Run
Blowfish
Basquiat
The Funeral
Never Talk to Strangers
Submission
Ed Wood
Money for Nothing
TV credits · 8
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