Jay Giannone
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Without a Trace
ND Agent #2
2002
Series
Scorpion
Swat Captain
2014
Series
Entourage
Guy in Movie Line
2004
Series
Pacific Blue
drug dealer
1996
Film
The Departed
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
2006
Series
Rosewood
Newspaper Guy
2015
Series
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Det. Dave Thomas
2018
Film
Patriots Day
Jimmy
2016
Film
American Hustle
Suburban Businessman
2013
Film
The Game Plan
Doorman at Club
2007
Film
Three Kings
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
1999
Film
Gone Baby Gone
Steve Penteroudakis
2007
Film
Safe
Detective Kolfax
2012
Film
I ♥ Huckabees
Construction Worker (uncredited)
2004
Film
The Iceman
Dominick Provenzano
2012
Film
Confidence
Car Salesman
2003
Film
Lansky
Salvatore Maranzano
2021
Film
Acceleration
Marco
2019
Film
What Doesn't Kill You
Matt
2008
Wounds
Bob
Film
Hollow Point
Cope
2019
The Mullets
Car Jacker
2003
Cassi
Mac
2027
Film
Take Back
Jack
2021
Film
Love Me Dead
Mac
2024
Film
The Penitent Thief
Dismas
2021
Film
Outlaw Johnny Black
Undertaker (uncredited)
2023
Film
The Featherweight
Gerard
2023
Film
By the Gun
Joe
2014
Film
Club Life
Detective Duffy
2015
Film
Phoenix
Kirill Vestamous
2023
Film
Southie
Teddy Mac
1998
Film
The Razor's Edge
Luca
Film
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Farrell
2020
Film
Rule of Thirds
Fixer
2024
Film
Sweet 16
Frank
2018
Film
Downeast
Rocco
2021
Ordinary Man
Eric
2012
Film
Crazy Girls Undercover
Jamir El Saeed
2008
Film
Justice Served
Galen Terry
2015
Film
Missionary
Off-Duty Police Officer
2024
Film
From the Head
Mark
2011
Film
Jackpot
Stranger
Film
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Elijah Stovall
2019
Film
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Henchman
2011
Film
Untold
Detective Deluca
2014
Scalpers
Vinny Russo
2009
Interpretation
T.T.
2008
Film
A Short Film About Purgatory
Prof. Nowicki
2022
Film
I Am Stamos
Larry
2004
The Witching Hour
Det. Dan Kirkland
Film
A Broken Code
Detective Celi
2012
A Little Push
Detective Jones
2012
Judas' Chariot
Larry
2014
Diamond in the Rough
Anthony Michael
2009