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Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.
Top Filmography
6.5
Men in Black 3
2012 // MOVIE
8.7
The Sopranos
1999 // TV
8.7
The Sopranos
1999 // TV
7.5
Ed Wood
1994 // MOVIE
8.2
White Collar
2009 // TV
7.3
Law & Order
1990 // TV
5.7
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 // MOVIE
5.5
College Road Trip
2008 // MOVIE
6.6
Basquiat
1996 // MOVIE
6.1
Rob the Mob
2014 // MOVIE
5.4
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 // TV
6.7
The Funeral
1996 // MOVIE
5.3
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 // MOVIE
5.1
Beer League
2006 // MOVIE
8.2
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024 // TV