Joseph R. Gannascoli

Known for ActingBorn 1959-02-15 (age 67)Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2

Celebrity Fit Club

The Sopranos

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos

Submission

White Collar

Blowfish

Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

Ed Wood

Law & Order

The Funeral

Men in Black 3

Basquiat

Meet the Mobsters

The Fuzz

Two Family House

Rob the Mob

Best Week Ever

On the Run

Mickey Blue Eyes

Money for Nothing

College Road Trip

Never Talk to Strangers

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Beer League

Other Plans

An Act of War

The Best Pizza is in LA

The Brawler

Corrado

The Kings of Brooklyn

Leaving Circadia

Jason's Letter

Circus Maximus

HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'