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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.
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Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love Me Dead | Mac |
| 2024 | Missionary | Off-Duty Police Officer |
| 2024 | Rule of Thirds | Fixer |
| 2023 | The Featherweight | Gerard |
| 2023 | Outlaw Johnny Black | Undertaker (uncredited) |
| 2023 | Phoenix | Kirill Vestamous |
| 2022 | A Short Film About Purgatory | Prof. Nowicki |
| 2021 | Take Back | Jack |
| 2021 | Lansky | Salvatore Maranzano |
| 2021 | The Penitent Thief | Dismas |
| 2021 | Downeast | Rocco |
| 2020 | Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story | Farrell |
| 2019 | Acceleration | Marco |
| 2019 | Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE | Elijah Stovall |
| 2019 | Hollow Point | Cope |
| 2018 | Sweet 16 | Frank |
| 2016 | Patriots Day | Jimmy |
| 2015 | Justice Served | Galen Terry |
| 2015 | Club Life | Detective Duffy |
| 2014 | Untold | Detective Deluca |
| 2014 | By the Gun | Joe |
| 2014 | Judas' Chariot | Larry |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Suburban Businessman |
| 2012 | Safe | Detective Kolfax |
| 2012 | The Iceman | Dominick Provenzano |
| 2012 | A Broken Code | Detective Celi |
| 2012 | Ordinary Man | Eric |
| 2012 | A Little Push | Detective Jones |
| 2011 | From the Head | Mark |
| 2011 | Difficult to Stay Alive and Die | Henchman |
| 2009 | Diamond in the Rough | Anthony Michael |
| 2009 | Scalpers | Vinny Russo |
| 2008 | Interpretation | T.T. |
| 2008 | Crazy Girls Undercover | Jamir El Saeed |
| 2008 | What Doesn't Kill You | Matt |
| 2007 | The Game Plan | Doorman at Club |
| 2007 | Gone Baby Gone | Steve Penteroudakis |
| 2006 | The Departed | Detective #4 Tailing Queenan |
| 2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| 2004 | I Am Stamos | Larry |
| 2003 | Confidence | Car Salesman |
| 1999 | Three Kings | Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker |
| 1998 | Southie | Teddy Mac |
| Open Wounds | Bob | |
| The Razor's Edge | Luca | |
| Jackpot | Stranger |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carl Weber's The Family Business | Det. Dave Thomas |
| 2015 | Rosewood | Newspaper Guy |
| 2014 | Scorpion | Swat Captain |
| 2004 | Entourage | Guy in Movie Line |
| 2003 | The Mullets | Car Jacker |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | ND Agent #2 |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | drug dealer |