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.
26 movies · 8 shows
The Brawler
2019·4.3
Jason's Letter
2017·0.0
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015·9.0
An Act of War
2015·4.8
Leaving Circadia
2014·1.0
Rob the Mob
2014·6.1
Other Plans
2014·5.1
The Fuzz
2013·6.3
Men in Black 3
2012·6.5
Circus Maximus
2011·0.0
Corrado
2009·3.5
College Road Trip
2008·5.4
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'
2006·0.0
Beer League
2006·5.2
Meet the Mobsters
2005·6.4
The Kings of Brooklyn
2004·2.0
Two Family House
2000·6.3
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999·5.7
On the Run
1999·5.8
Blowfish
1997·8.0
Basquiat
1996·6.6
The Funeral
1996·6.7
Never Talk to Strangers
1995·5.3
Submission
1995·8.5
Ed Wood
1994·7.5
Money for Nothing
1993·5.6