Acting
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.
Filmography
The Best Pizza is in LA
Film · 2026
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Series · 2024
The Brawler
Film · 2019
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Series · 2018
Jason's Letter
Film · 2017
An Act of War
Film · 2015
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Film · 2015
Leaving Circadia
Film · 2014
Rob the Mob
Film · 2014
Other Plans
Film · 2014
The Fuzz
Film · 2013
Men in Black 3
Film · 2012
Circus Maximus
Film · 2011
Corrado
Film · 2009
White Collar
Series · 2009
College Road Trip
Film · 2008
Beer League
Film · 2006
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
Film · 2006
Meet the Mobsters
Film · 2005
Celebrity Fit Club
Series · 2005
The Kings of Brooklyn
Film · 2004
Best Week Ever
Series · 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003
Two Family House
Film · 2000
On the Run
Film · 1999
Mickey Blue Eyes
Film · 1999
The Sopranos
Series · 1999
The Sopranos
Series · 1999
Blowfish
Film · 1997
The Funeral
Film · 1996
Basquiat
Film · 1996
Submission
Film · 1995
Never Talk to Strangers
Film · 1995
Ed Wood
Film · 1994
Money for Nothing
Film · 1993
Law & Order
Series · 1990