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Aliases: Джозеф Р. Ганнасколи

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 9

TV Involvements: 5


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

The Sopranos
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9

The Sopranos

(1999) Vito Spatafore
White Collar
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8

White Collar

(2009) Salvatore
Basquiat
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7

Basquiat

(1996) Guard at Hospital
Rob the Mob
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6

Rob the Mob

(2014) Dom
Never Talk to Strangers
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5

Never Talk to Strangers

(1995) Carnival Attendant
Celebrity Fit Club
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10

Celebrity Fit Club

(2005) Contestant
The Funeral
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7

The Funeral

(1996) Rocco (uncredited)
The Brawler
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4

The Brawler

(2018) John

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2018 John
2017 Principle (Pratt) Prattoli
2015 Himself
Frank
2014 Nat
Dom
Gus
2013 Sonny
2012 New York Mets Fan #2
2011 Uncle Vic
2009 Salvatore
N/A
2008 Mr. Arcarra
2007 Gino Calabrese
2006 Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)
2005 Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)
Contestant
2004 Trader the Hut
N/A
2003 N/A
1999 Jimmy, Gina's Doorman
Burly Guy
Bakery Customer
Vito Spatafore
1996 Guard at Hospital
Rocco (uncredited)
1995 Carnival Attendant
N/A
1994 Security Guard (uncredited)
1990 Artie Baldo
Year Character Movie/Tv

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