Joseph R. Gannascoli

Joseph R. Gannascoli

65 · Born: Feb 15, 1959

Personal Details

BornFeb 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.

Career

{"id":102904,"title":"The Brawler","year":"2018","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-brawler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102904.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":134459,"title":"Jason's Letter","year":"2017","character":"Principle (Pratt) Prattoli","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jasons-letter-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134459.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Jason's Letter
Jason's Letter as Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
{"id":124464,"title":"Chasing Taste","year":"2016","character":"Murphy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/chasing-taste","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124464.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":27222,"title":"An Act of War","year":"2015","character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/an-act-of-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27222.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":19188,"title":"Other Plans","year":"2014","character":"Gus","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/other-plans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k1h3q708nvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k1h3q708nvg.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":37942,"title":"Leaving Circadia","year":"2014","character":"Nat","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/leaving-circadia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37942.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":25466,"title":"Gilgamesh","year":"2014","character":"Senator Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gilgamesh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25466.jpg"},"released":1}
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh as Senator Higgins
{"id":4832,"title":"Rob the Mob","year":"2014","character":"Dom","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rob-the-mob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4832.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":251761,"title":"The Fuzz","year":"2013","character":"Sonny","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-fuzz-2013","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_251761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_251761.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
The Fuzz
The Fuzz as Sonny
{"id":645,"title":"Men in Black 3","year":"2012","character":"New York Mets Fan #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/men-in-black-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vbp18b9sde0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vbp18b9sde0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Men in Black 3
Men in Black 3 as New York Mets Fan #2
{"id":106576,"title":"Circus Maximus","year":"2011","character":"Uncle Vic","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/circus-maximus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_106576.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_106576.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus as Uncle Vic
{"id":223759,"title":"Corrado","year":"2009","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/corrado","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223759.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223759.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":2484,"title":"College Road Trip","year":"2008","character":"Mr. Arcarra","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/college-road-trip","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rh3n44s3r8g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rh3n44s3r8g.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
College Road Trip
College Road Trip as Mr. Arcarra
{"id":10709,"title":"Beer League","year":"2006","character":"Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/beer-league","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10709.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Beer League
Beer League as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
{"id":50531,"title":"Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits","year":"2005","character":"Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/johnny-slades-greatest-hits-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50531.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits
Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
{"id":257783,"title":"Dog's Life","year":"2004","character":"Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dogs-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_257783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_257783.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Dog's Life
Dog's Life as Manager
{"id":957,"title":"The Sopranos","year":2002,"character":"Vito Spatafore","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-sopranos","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3hjauhkq0ip0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3hjauhkq0ip0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The Sopranos
The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore
{"id":2694,"title":"Mickey Blue Eyes","year":"1999","character":"Jimmy, Gina's Doorman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mickey-blue-eyes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2694.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2694.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Mickey Blue Eyes
Mickey Blue Eyes as Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
{"id":8399,"title":"The Funeral","year":"1996","character":"Rocco (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-funeral","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48ng4fb16us0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48ng4fb16us0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Funeral
The Funeral as Rocco (uncredited)
{"id":7967,"title":"Basquiat","year":"1996","character":"Guard at Hospital","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/basquiat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6p54eju2sve0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6p54eju2sve0.jpg"},"released":1}
Basquiat
Basquiat as Guard at Hospital
{"id":7421,"title":"Never Talk to Strangers","year":"1995","character":"Carnival Attendant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/never-talk-to-strangers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d9htpa10grg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d9htpa10grg.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Never Talk to Strangers
Never Talk to Strangers as Carnival Attendant
{"id":7543,"title":"Ed Wood","year":"1994","character":"Security Guard (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ed-wood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9a8ghc97pl80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9a8ghc97pl80.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Ed Wood
Ed Wood as Security Guard (uncredited)
{"id":214413,"title":"Delsin","year":"2011","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/delsin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214413.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214413.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":11600,"title":"Celebrity Fit Club","year":2005,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/celebrity-fit-club","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11600.jpg"},"released":1}
2005