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Joseph R. Gannascoli

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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.

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Ed Wood

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Mickey Blue Eyes

As Jimmy, Gina's Doorman

Beer League

As Giusuppe Primavera (uncredited)

Chains

KinoChain journeys

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The Art of the Fall

From viral infamy to quiet vindication: a chain of films about bold artists whose audacity is mistaken for failure, tracing the same arc that turned Raygun from...

8 films

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