Jay Giannone
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 31, 1969 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Jay Giannone is an American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in both film and television. He is often recognized for his supporting roles in major films, particularly those in the crime and thriller genres. Some of his notable acting roles include appearances in films like The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he played a small but memorable part, and Patriots Day (2016), a film about the Boston Marathon bombing directed by Peter Berg. In addition to his acting career, Giannone has worked behind the scenes as a director and writer, and he often draws on his personal experiences growing up in South Boston, a neighborhood known for its working-class roots and proximity to some of the real-life events and figures portrayed in his projects. Giannone is known for his gritty, authentic portrayal of urban characters, and he has worked closely with other actors and directors in the Boston film community.
Known For
Filmography
The Razor's Edge
Movie · as Luca
Jackpot
Movie · as Stranger
The Witching Hour
Movie · as Det. Dan Kirkland
Cassi
Movie · as Mac
Wounds
Movie · as Bob
Love Me Dead
Movie · as Mac
Missionary
Movie · as Off-Duty Police Officer
Rule of Thirds
Movie · as Fixer
The Featherweight
Movie · as Gerard
Outlaw Johnny Black
Movie · as Undertaker (uncredited)
Phoenix
Movie · as Kirill Vestamous
A Short Film About Purgatory
Movie · as Prof. Nowicki
Take Back
Movie · as Jack
Lansky
Movie · as Salvatore Maranzano
The Penitent Thief
Movie · as Dismas
Downeast
Movie · as Rocco
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Movie · as Farrell
Acceleration
Movie · as Marco
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Movie · as Elijah Stovall
Hollow Point
Movie · as Cope
Sweet 16
Movie · as Frank
Carl Weber's The Family Business
TV · as Det. Dave Thomas · 1 ep
Patriots Day
Movie · as Jimmy
Justice Served
Movie · as Galen Terry
Club Life
Movie · as Detective Duffy
Rosewood
TV · as Newspaper Guy · 1 ep
Untold
Movie · as Detective Deluca
By the Gun
Movie · as Joe
Judas' Chariot
Movie · as Larry
Scorpion
TV · as Swat Captain · 1 ep
American Hustle
Movie · as Suburban Businessman
Safe
Movie · as Detective Kolfax
The Iceman
Movie · as Dominick Provenzano
A Broken Code
Movie · as Detective Celi
Ordinary Man
Movie · as Eric
A Little Push
Movie · as Detective Jones
From the Head
Movie · as Mark
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Movie · as Henchman
Diamond in the Rough
Movie · as Anthony Michael
Scalpers
Movie · as Vinny Russo
Interpretation
Movie · as T.T.
Crazy Girls Undercover
Movie · as Jamir El Saeed
What Doesn't Kill You
Movie · as Matt
The Game Plan
Movie · as Doorman at Club
Gone Baby Gone
Movie · as Steve Penteroudakis
The Departed
Movie · as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
I ♥ Huckabees
Movie · as Construction Worker (uncredited)
I Am Stamos
Movie · as Larry
Entourage
TV · as Guy in Movie Line · 1 ep
Confidence
Movie · as Car Salesman
The Mullets
TV · as Car Jacker · 1 ep
Without a Trace
TV · as ND Agent #2 · 1 ep
Three Kings
Movie · as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
Southie
Movie · as Teddy Mac
Pacific Blue
TV · as drug dealer · 1 ep