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.
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Ed Wood
as Security Guard (uncredited)The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his...
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An English auctioneer proposes to the daughter of a mafia kingpin, only to realize that certain...
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Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival AttendantSarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez,...
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The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)After the funeral of one of their own, a criminal family decides to embark on an emotionally...
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College Road Trip
as Mr. ArcarraWhen an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the...
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Rob the Mob
as DomThe true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs...
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Basquiat
as Guard at HospitalThe brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with...
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Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game to avoid getting...
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The Brawler
as JohnThe true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.
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Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
as HimselfThis show is not produced or released by HBO & includes rare never seen footage! See Bloopers,...
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An Act of War
as FrankBattling insomnia and undiagnosed PTSD, a war veteran works nights as a projectionist at a...
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Corrado
as uncreditedA ruthless mafia hit man is transformed when he rescues a woman who takes the fall for one of...
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The Fuzz
as SonnyWhen a string of violent, drug-related crimes rock the seedy Puppet Town neighborhood, Herbie, a...
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On the Run
as Burly GuyAlbert is an introverted travel agent living a lonely life in New York. When Louie, his best...
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Jason's Letter
as Principle (Pratt) PrattoliThis powerful film addresses the unarmed police shooting in America thru the eye's of 2-young...
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Other Plans
as GusThrough a case of mistaken identity, a young executive falls for a man who doesn't fit the life...
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Leaving Circadia
as NatNew Yorkers on the cusp of thirty strive to balance their fading dreams with the growing...
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Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)Down-and-out lounge singer Johnny Slade is hired by a mystery man to open a hot new club, the...
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The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the HutThree childhood friends from Brooklyn are corrupted by the dark side of Wall Street and suffer...
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Blowfish
as Gino CalabreseEveryone in the trailer park has a secret of their own, including Nick and Gino. Without the...
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Law & Order
as Artie BaldoIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...
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The Sopranos
as Bakery CustomerThe story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he...
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The Sopranos
as Vito SpataforeThe story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he...
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White Collar
as SalvatoreIn exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Best Week Ever
as uncreditedBest Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1....
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Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
as Self (archive footage)A portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work...
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Celebrity Fit Club
as Self - ContestantCelebrities compete to lose weight and get in shape. The celebrities take part in a range of...
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