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Jay Giannone
Actor

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.

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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.

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Filmography

  1. TBAThe Razor's EdgeFilm: Luca
  2. TBAJackpotFilm: Stranger
  3. TBAThe Witching HourFilm: Det. Dan Kirkland
  4. 2027CassiFilm: Mac
  5. 2026WoundsFilm: Bob
  6. 2024MissionaryFilm: Off-Duty Police Officer
  7. 2024Love Me DeadFilm: Mac
  8. 2024Rule of ThirdsFilm: Fixer
  9. 2023Outlaw Johnny BlackFilm: Undertaker (uncredited)
  10. 2023The FeatherweightFilm: Gerard
  11. 2023PhoenixFilm: Kirill Vestamous
  12. 2022A Short Film About PurgatoryFilm: Prof. Nowicki
  13. 2022It Snows All the TimeFilm: Director, Screenplay
  14. 2021LanskyFilm: Salvatore Maranzano
  15. 2021Take BackFilm: Jack
  16. 2021DowneastFilm: Rocco
  17. 2021The Penitent ThiefFilm: Dismas
  18. 2020Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan StoryFilm: Farrell
  19. 2019Hollow PointFilm: Cope
  20. 2019AccelerationFilm: Marco
  21. 2019Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACEFilm: Elijah Stovall
  22. 2018Carl Weber's The Family BusinessSeries: Det. Dave Thomas (1 episode)
  23. 2018Sweet 16Film: Frank, Writer
  24. 2016Patriots DayFilm: Jimmy
  25. 2015RosewoodSeries: Newspaper Guy (1 episode)
  26. 2015Club LifeFilm: Detective Duffy
  27. 2015Justice ServedFilm: Galen Terry
  28. 2014Judas' ChariotFilm: Larry
  29. 2014By the GunFilm: Joe
  30. 2014ScorpionSeries: Swat Captain (1 episode)
  31. 2014UntoldFilm: Detective Deluca
  32. 2013American HustleFilm: Suburban Businessman
  33. 2012A Little PushFilm: Detective Jones
  34. 2012The IcemanFilm: Dominick Provenzano
  35. 2012SafeFilm: Detective Kolfax
  36. 2012Ordinary ManFilm: Eric
  37. 2012A Broken CodeFilm: Detective Celi
  38. 2011From the HeadFilm: Mark
  39. 2011Difficult to Stay Alive and DieFilm: Henchman
  40. 2010SardinesFilm: Director
  41. 2009ScalpersFilm: Vinny Russo, Director, Writer
  42. 2009Diamond in the RoughFilm: Anthony Michael, Director, Writer
  43. 2008What Doesn't Kill YouFilm: Matt
  44. 2008InterpretationFilm: T.T.
  45. 2008Crazy Girls UndercoverFilm: Jamir El Saeed
  46. 2007The Game PlanFilm: Doorman at Club
  47. 2007Gone Baby GoneFilm: Steve Penteroudakis
  48. 2006The DepartedFilm: Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
  49. 2004I ♥ HuckabeesFilm: Construction Worker (uncredited)
  50. 2004EntourageSeries: Guy in Movie Line (1 episode)
  51. 2004I Am StamosFilm: Larry
  52. 2003The MulletsSeries: Car Jacker (1 episode)
  53. 2003ConfidenceFilm: Car Salesman
  54. 2002Without a TraceSeries: ND Agent #2 (1 episode)
  55. 1999Three KingsFilm: Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
  56. 1998SouthieFilm: Teddy Mac
  57. 1996Pacific BlueSeries: drug dealer (1 episode)

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