Jay Giannone
ActingJay 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
The Departed
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
Patriots Day
Jimmy
The Game Plan
Doorman at Club
Safe
Detective Kolfax
Gone Baby Gone
Steve Penteroudakis
American Hustle
Suburban Businessman
Three Kings
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
The Iceman
Dominick Provenzano
I ♥ Huckabees
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Lansky
Salvatore Maranzano
Filmography — Acting
The Departed
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
Patriots Day
Jimmy
The Game Plan
Doorman at Club
Safe
Detective Kolfax
Gone Baby Gone
Steve Penteroudakis
American Hustle
Suburban Businessman
Three Kings
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
The Iceman
Dominick Provenzano
I ♥ Huckabees
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Lansky
Salvatore Maranzano
Confidence
Car Salesman
The Penitent Thief
Dismas
By the Gun
Joe
Love Me Dead
Mac
What Doesn't Kill You
Matt
From the Head
Mark
Outlaw Johnny Black
Undertaker (uncredited)
Acceleration
Marco
Hollow Point
Cope
Take Back
Jack
Southie
Teddy Mac
Downeast
Rocco
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Farrell
The Featherweight
Gerard
Phoenix
Kirill Vestamous
The Razor's Edge
Luca
Club Life
Detective Duffy
Open Wounds
Bob
Crazy Girls Undercover
Jamir El Saeed
Untold
Detective Deluca
Justice Served
Galen Terry
A Broken Code
Detective Celi
Rule of Thirds
Fixer
Missionary
Off-Duty Police Officer
The Witching Hour
Det. Dan Kirkland
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Henchman
I Am Stamos
Larry
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Elijah Stovall
Interpretation
T.T.
Jackpot
Stranger
Sweet 16
Frank
Ordinary Man
Eric
A Little Push
Detective Jones
A Short Film About Purgatory
Prof. Nowicki
Judas' Chariot
Larry
Scalpers
Vinny Russo
Diamond in the Rough
Anthony Michael
