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Joseph R. Gannascoli

Joseph R. Gannascoli

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for On the Run
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On the Run

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On the Run
Burly Guy
Poster for Beer League
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Beer League

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Beer League
Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
Poster for The Funeral
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The Funeral

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The Funeral
Rocco (uncredited)
Poster for Corrado
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Corrado

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Corrado
Circus MaximusMOVIE
MOVIE

Circus Maximus

Circus Maximus
Uncle Vic
Poster for The Kings of Brooklyn
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The Kings of Brooklyn

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The Kings of Brooklyn
Trader the Hut
Poster for An Act of War
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An Act of War

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An Act of War
Frank
Poster for Leaving Circadia
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Leaving Circadia

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Leaving Circadia
Nat
Poster for Ed Wood
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Ed Wood

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Ed Wood
Security Guard
Poster for Meet the Mobsters
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Meet the Mobsters

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Meet the Mobsters
Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

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