Joseph R. Gannascoli
Acting
Born February 15, 1959 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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 · 34 titles
Law & Order
The Sopranos
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
White Collar
Best Week Ever
Men in Black 3
Celebrity Fit Club
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
Ed Wood
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Basquiat
College Road Trip
Mickey Blue Eyes
Never Talk to Strangers
Rob the Mob
The Funeral
Money for Nothing
Beer League
The Brawler
Two Family House
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
Jason's Letter
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Corrado
On the Run
The Kings of Brooklyn
Leaving Circadia
An Act of War
Meet the Mobsters
Submission
Blowfish
Other Plans
The Fuzz
Circus Maximus