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.
Known for
Law & Order
Artie Baldo
The Sopranos
Bakery Customer
The Sopranos
Vito Spatafore
White Collar
Salvatore
Men in Black 3
New York Mets Fan #2
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Self (archive footage)
Ed Wood
Security Guard
Rob the Mob
Dom
Mickey Blue Eyes
Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
College Road Trip
Mr. Arcarra
Basquiat
Guard at Hospital
Never Talk to Strangers
Carnival Attendant
The Brawler
John
The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
An Act of War
Frank
Other Plans
Gus
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Himself
The Fuzz
Sonny
Jason's Letter
Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
On the Run
Burly Guy
Leaving Circadia
Nat
Submission
Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Corrado
The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
Blowfish
Gino Calabrese
Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic