Jay Giannone

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Also Known As John Robert Giannone, Jay Gianone

Jay Giannone

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

Actor

Issac

as Mac

Jackpot

as Stranger

2023
Outlaw Johnny Black

as Undertaker (uncredited)

2023
2023
Phoenix

as Kirill Vestamous

2022
2021
Lansky

as Salvatore Maranzano

2021
Take Back

as Jack

2021
Downeast

as Rocco

2021
2019
Acceleration

as Marco

2019
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE

as Elijah Stovall

2019
Hollow Point

as Cope

2018
Sweet 16

as Frank

2018
2016
Patriots Day

as Jimmy

2015
Club Life

as Detective Duffy

2015
Justice Served

as Galen Terry

2015
Rosewood

as Newspaper Guy

2014
2014
By the Gun

as Joe

2014
Untold

as Detective Deluca

2014
Scorpion

as Swat Captain

2013
American Hustle

as Suburban Businessman

2012
A Little Push

as Detective Jones

2012
The Iceman

as Dominick Provenzano

2012
Safe

as Detective Kolfax

2012
Ordinary Man

as Eric

2012
A Broken Code

as Detective Celi

2011
2009
Scalpers

as Vinny Russo

2009
Diamond in the Rough

as Anthony Michael

2008
2008
Crazy Girls Undercover

as Jamir El Saeed

2007
The Game Plan

as Doorman at Club

2007
Gone Baby Gone

as Steve Penteroudakis

2006
The Departed

as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan

2004
I ♥ Huckabees

as Construction Worker (uncredited)

2004
I Am Stamos

as Larry

2004
Entourage

as Guy in Movie Line

2003
Confidence

as Car Salesman

2003
The Mullets

as Car Jacker

2002
Without a Trace

as ND Agent #2

1999
Three Kings

as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker

1998
Southie

as Teddy Mac

1996
Pacific Blue

as drug dealer

Producer

JAMAL

as Producer

Hardy

as Producer

The Mission

as Producer

2021
The Penitent Thief

as Producer

2020
All for Nikki

as Executive Producer

2019
2018
Sweet 16

as Producer

2009
2009
Scalpers

as Producer

Writer

2022
It Snows All the Time

as Screenplay

2018
Sweet 16

as Writer

2009
2009
Scalpers

as Writer

Director

2022
2010
Sardines

as Director

2009
2009
Scalpers

as Director