
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 15, 1959
(66 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Popular Genres
Comedy
Drama
Crime
Career Span
1994 – 2019
Joseph R. Gannascoli
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.
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Personal Info
Born
Feb 15, 1959
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Career
1994 – 2019
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Award Recognition
2
Wins
55
Nominations
2
Oscars