Acting
Joseph R. Gannascoli
Also Known As: Джозеф Р. Ганнасколи
Birth Date
February 15, 1959
(67 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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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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