

Acting
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.
Highest rated appearances

Corrado

College Road Trip
as Mr. Arcarra
HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'

Beer League
as Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Meet the Mobsters
as Abner Hunnicutt (as Joe Gannascoli)

The Kings of Brooklyn
as Trader the Hut

Two Family House
as Counter guy

Mickey Blue Eyes
as Gina's Doorman

On the Run
as Burly Guy

Blowfish
as Gino Calabrese

Basquiat
as Guard at Hospital

The Funeral
as Rocco (uncredited)

Never Talk to Strangers
as Carnival Attendant
Submission

Ed Wood
as Security Guard

Money for Nothing
as Charlie DiSalvo