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Joseph R. Gannascoli | |
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 Gannascoli in 2011 | |
| Born | February 15, 1959 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, chef |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Diana Gannascoli (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
Joseph R. Gannascoli (born February 15, 1959) is an American actor and chef. He is best known for his portrayal of Vito Spatafore on the HBO series The Sopranos .
Gannascoli was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1980s, he attended St. John's University for two years, majoring in communications.
Gannascoli received his "big break" in acting from Benicio del Toro, whom he met on the set on Money for Nothing . After appearing in Ed Wood , Del Toro later cast Gannascoli in his directorial debut, Submission. He also introduced him to Sheila Jaffe and Georgianne Walken, who did casting work for the HBO TV series The Sopranos .
Gannascoli appeared in films including Mickey Blue Eyes and television shows including Law and Order before appearing on The Sopranos as a pastry shop patron named "Gino" in the season one episode "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti". He later secured a recurring role as the nephew of Richie Aprile, Vito Spatafore, in the season two episode "The Happy Wanderer". Along with Dan Grimaldi playing identical twins Patsy and Phillip "Philly Spoons" Parisi and Saundra Santiago playing identical twins Jeannie and Joannie Cusamano, it was one of the three times that the show used a single actor for separate roles. Prior to the start of Season 6, Gannascoli was promoted to series regular. Gannascoli brought the idea to the writers of making his character gay from a true story of the Gambino crime family, in a book called Murder Machine. [1]
Gannascoli later appeared in other films including Men in Black III . He stars in the 2015 movie An Act of War .
In 2019, he appeared on an episode of the cannabis-themed competition cooking show, Bong Appétit: Cook Off . [2] He appeared with Vincent Pastore on Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back on January 21, 2020. [3]
Gannascoli appeared in the pilot episode of Bring on the Dancing Horses with Kate Bosworth.
In January 2006, Gannascoli published a crime novel called A Meal to Die For: A Culinary Novel of Crime. [4]
Before beginning his acting career, Gannascoli had worked for decades in the food service industry, working at restaurants in New York City and New Orleans, and founding one in Brooklyn, which he cashed out of in 1990 due to gambling debt. [5]
Since around 2017, Gannascoli has offered catering services for small parties, often Sopranos-themed, doing most of the cooking himself. [6] [5]
| Years | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Money for Nothing | Charlie DiSalvio | |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Security Guard | |
| 1995 | Never Talk to Strangers | Carnival Attendant | |
| 1995 | Submission | Eddie | Short |
| 1996 | Basquiat | Guard at Hospital | |
| 1996 | The Funeral | Rocco | Uncredited |
| 1997 | Blowfish | Gino Calbrese | |
| 1998 | Blunt | Paramedic | |
| 1999 | On the Run | Burly Guy | |
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Jimmy, Gina's Doorman | |
| 1999–2006 | The Sopranos | Gino the Bakery Customer / Vito Spatafore | |
| 2000 | Two Family House | Counter Guy | |
| 2004 | The Kings of Brooklyn | Trader the Hut | |
| 2005 | Meet the Mobsters | Abner Hunnicutt | |
| 2006 | Beer League | Giusuppe Primavera | Uncredited |
| 2008 | College Road Trip | Mr. Arcara | |
| 2009 | Reality Horror Night | Himself | |
| 2010 | Corrado | Frankie D'Onofrio | |
| 2010 | Circus Maximus | Uncle Vic | |
| 2011 | The Reunion | David Bass | |
| 2011 | White Collar | Salvatore | Episode: "On the Fence" |
| 2011 | Delsin | Himself | |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | New York Mets Fan #2 | |
| 2012 | Desperate Endeavors | Neil Bates | |
| 2013 | Chasing Taste | Murphy | |
| 2013 | Fratello | Tony | |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Dom | |
| 2014 | Leaving Circadia | Nat | |
| 2014 | Gilgamesh | Senator Higgins | |
| 2014 | Other Plans | Gus | |
| 2015 | An Act of War | Frank | |
| 2017 | Crossed Lines | Cop | |
| 2017 | Jason's Letter | Principal (Pratt) Prattoli | |
| 2018 | The Brawler | John | |
| 2020 | The One | Frankie |
Mickey Blue Eyes is a 1999 American romantic comedy crime film directed by Kelly Makin. Hugh Grant stars as Michael Felgate, an English auctioneer living in New York City who becomes entangled in his soon-to-be father-in-law's mafia connections. Several of the minor roles are played by actors later featured in The Sopranos.
"Members Only" is the 66th episode of the HBO series The Sopranos, and the first of the show's sixth season. Written by Terence Winter and directed by Tim Van Patten, it aired originally on March 12, 2006.
"Two Tonys" is the 53rd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the first of the show's fifth season. Written by David Chase and Terence Winter, it was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on March 7, 2004.
"Unidentified Black Males" is the 61st episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the ninth of the show's fifth season. Written by Matthew Weiner and Terence Winter, and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on May 2, 2004.
"Mayham" is the 68th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third of the show's sixth season. Written by Matthew Weiner and directed by Jack Bender, it originally aired on March 26, 2006.
"The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti" is the eighth episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos. It was written by David Chase and Frank Renzulli, directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on February 28, 1999.
"Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request..." is the 70th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the fifth of the show's sixth season. Written by Terence Winter and directed by Steve Buscemi, it originally aired on April 9, 2006.
"Live Free or Die" is the 71st episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the sixth of the show's sixth season. Written by David Chase, Terence Winter, Robin Green, and Mitchell Burgess, and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on April 16, 2006.
"The Happy Wanderer" is the 19th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the sixth of the show's second season. It was written by Frank Renzulli, directed by John Patterson, and originally aired on February 20, 2000.
"Full Leather Jacket" is the 21st episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the eighth of the show's second season. It was written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on March 5, 2000.
"Luxury Lounge" is the 72nd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the seventh of the show's sixth season. Written by Matthew Weiner and directed by Danny Leiner, it originally aired on April 23, 2006.
"Johnny Cakes" is the 73rd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the eighth of the show's sixth season. Written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on April 30, 2006.
"Christopher" is the 42nd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third episode of the show's fourth season. Its teleplay was written by Michael Imperioli, from a story idea by Imperioli and Maria Laurino. It was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on September 29, 2002.
"Eloise" is the 51st episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the 12th of the show's fourth season. Written by Terence Winter and directed by James Hayman, it originally aired on December 1, 2002.
"Pie-O-My" is the 44th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the fifth of the show's fourth season. Written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, and directed by Henry J. Bronchtein, it originally aired on October 13, 2002.
"Moe n' Joe" is the 75th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the 10th of the show's sixth season. Written by Matthew Weiner and directed by Steve Shill, it originally aired on May 14, 2006.
"Cold Stones" is the 76th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the 11th of the show's sixth season. Written by Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, and David Chase, and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on May 21, 2006.
"Chasing It" is the 81st episode of the HBO television series The Sopranos, the fourth episode of the second half of the show's sixth season, and the 16th episode of the season overall. Written by executive producer Matthew Weiner and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on April 29, 2007, and was watched by 6.76 million viewers upon its premiere.
Food trends refer to the changes and shifts in consumer preferences, behaviors, and consumption patterns related to food and beverages. These trends can encompass a wide range of factors, including ingredients, flavors, cooking techniques, dining habits, and nutritional considerations. Some such trends prove to be long-lasting. Food trends are often discussed in magazines devoted to cuisine, and around the internet.
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