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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The Departed
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
2006
American Hustle
as Suburban Businessman
2013
Safe
as Detective Kolfax
2012
Gone Baby Gone
as Steve Penteroudakis
2007
The Game Plan
as Doorman at Club
2007
Patriots Day
as Jimmy
2016
Three Kings
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
1999
The Iceman
as Dominick Provenzano
2012
Confidence
as Car Salesman
2003
I ♥ Huckabees
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
2004
Lansky
as Salvatore Maranzano
2021
What Doesn't Kill You
as Matt
2008
The Penitent Thief
as Dismas
2021
Acceleration
as Marco
2019
Love Me Dead
as Mac
2024
Outlaw Johnny Black
as Undertaker (uncredited)
2023
Wounds
as Bob
2026
Take Back
as Jack
2021
By the Gun
as Joe
2014
From the Head
as Mark
2011
Hollow Point
as Cope
2019
Cassi
as Mac
2027
Phoenix
as Kirill Vestamous
2023
Downeast
as Rocco
2021
Club Life
as Detective Duffy
2015
Southie
as Teddy Mac
1998
The Razor's Edge
as Luca
Crazy Girls Undercover
as Jamir El Saeed
2008
A Short Film About Purgatory
as Prof. Nowicki
2022
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
as Farrell
2020
The Featherweight
as Gerard
2023
Untold
as Detective Deluca
2014
Justice Served
as Galen Terry
2015
The Witching Hour
as Det. Dan Kirkland
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
as Elijah Stovall
2019
Rule of Thirds
as Fixer
2024
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
as Henchman
2011
Jackpot
as Stranger
I Am Stamos
as Larry
2004
Diamond in the Rough
as Anthony Michael
2009
Missionary
as Off-Duty Police Officer
2024
A Broken Code
as Detective Celi
2012
Ordinary Man
as Eric
2012
Sweet 16
as Frank
2018
Interpretation
as T.T.
2008
Scalpers
as Vinny Russo
2009
Judas' Chariot
as Larry
2014
A Little Push
as Detective Jones
2012
