About
Jay Giannone
Overview
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
Acting |
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2023 | Outlaw Johnny Black | Actor | Undertaker (uncredited) | 58 Average |
2023 | The Featherweight | Actor | Gerard | 58 Average |
2023 | Phoenix | Actor | Kirill Vestamous | 58 Average |
2022 | A Short Film About Purgatory | Actor | Prof. Nowicki | N/A N/A |
2021 | Lansky | Actor | Salvatore Maranzano | 59 Average |
2021 | Take Back | Actor | Jack | 59 Average |
2021 | Downeast | Actor | Rocco | 59 Average |
2021 | The Penitent Thief | Actor | Dismas | 59 Average |
2020 | Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story | Actor | Farrell | N/A N/A |
2019 | Acceleration | Actor | Marco | 58 Average |
2019 | Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE | Actor | Elijah Stovall | N/A N/A |
2019 | Hollow Point | Actor | Cope | 60 Fair |
2018 | Sweet 16 | Actor | Frank | N/A N/A |
2016 | Patriots Day | Actor | Jimmy | 69 Fair |
2015 | Club Life | Actor | Detective Duffy | 58 Average |
2015 | Justice Served | Actor | Galen Terry | N/A N/A |
2014 | Judas' Chariot | Actor | Larry | N/A N/A |
2014 | By the Gun | Actor | Joe | 57 Average |
2014 | Untold | Actor | Detective Deluca | 59 Average |
2013 | American Hustle | Actor | Suburban Businessman | 68 Fair |
2012 | A Little Push | Actor | Detective Jones | N/A N/A |
2012 | The Iceman | Actor | Dominick Provenzano | 62 Fair |
2012 | Safe | Actor | Detective Kolfax | 63 Fair |
2012 | Ordinary Man | Actor | Eric | N/A N/A |
2012 | A Broken Code | Actor | Detective Celi | 59 Average |
2011 | From the Head | Actor | Mark | 58 Average |
2011 | Difficult to Stay Alive and Die | Actor | Henchman | N/A N/A |
2009 | Scalpers | Actor | Vinny Russo | N/A N/A |
2009 | Diamond in the Rough | Actor | Anthony Michael | N/A N/A |
2008 | What Doesn't Kill You | Actor | Matt | 59 Average |
2008 | Crazy Girls Undercover | Actor | Jamir El Saeed | 58 Average |
2008 | Interpretation | Actor | T.T. | 59 Average |
2007 | The Game Plan | Actor | Doorman at Club | 63 Fair |
2007 | Gone Baby Gone | Actor | Steve Penteroudakis | 71 Good |
2006 | The Departed | Actor | Detective #4 Tailing Queenan | 80 Very good |
2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Actor | Construction Worker (uncredited) | 61 Fair |
2004 | I Am Stamos | Actor | Larry | 59 Average |
2003 | Confidence | Actor | Car Salesman | 60 Fair |
1999 | Three Kings | Actor | Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker | 65 Fair |
1998 | Southie | Actor | Teddy Mac | 58 Average |
The Razor's Edge | Actor | Luca | N/A N/A |
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Issac | Actor | Mac | N/A N/A |
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Jackpot | Actor | Stranger | N/A N/A |
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Open Wounds | Actor | Bob | N/A N/A |
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Directing |
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2022 | It Snows All the Time | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2010 | Sardines | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2009 | Scalpers | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2009 | Diamond in the Rough | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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2022 | It Snows All the Time | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2018 | Sweet 16 | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2009 | Scalpers | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2009 | Diamond in the Rough | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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2021 | The Penitent Thief | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2020 | All for Nikki | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
2019 | Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2018 | Sweet 16 | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2009 | Scalpers | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2009 | Diamond in the Rough | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Hardy | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
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JAMAL | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
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The Mission | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |