Jay Giannone
54 movies · 7 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Also known as
- John Robert Giannone · Jay Gianone
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Jay Giannone: movies and TV shows
Acting (55)
- Upcoming Cassi
as Mac
- Upcoming The Razor's Edge
as Luca
- Upcoming Jackpot
as Stranger
- Upcoming The Witching Hour
as Det. Dan Kirkland
- 2026 Wounds
as Bob
- 2024 Missionary
as Off-Duty Police Officer
- 2024 Love Me Dead
as Mac
- 2024 Rule of Thirds
as Fixer
- 2023 Outlaw Johnny Black
as Undertaker (uncredited)
- 2023 The Featherweight
as Gerard
- 2023 Phoenix
as Kirill Vestamous
- 2022 A Short Film About Purgatory
as Prof. Nowicki
- 2021 Lansky
as Salvatore Maranzano
- 2021 Take Back
as Jack
- 2021 Downeast
as Rocco
- 2021 The Penitent Thief
as Dismas
- 2020 Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
as Farrell
- 2019 Hollow Point
as Cope
- 2019 Acceleration
as Marco
- 2019 Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
as Elijah Stovall
- 2018
- 2018 Sweet 16
as Frank
- 2016 Patriots Day
as Jimmy
- 2015
- 2015 Club Life
as Detective Duffy
- 2015 Justice Served
as Galen Terry
- 2014 Judas' Chariot
as Larry
- 2014 By the Gun
as Joe
- 2014
- 2014 Untold
as Detective Deluca
- 2013 American Hustle
as Suburban Businessman
- 2012 A Little Push
as Detective Jones
- 2012 The Iceman
as Dominick Provenzano
- 2012 Safe
as Detective Kolfax
- 2012 Ordinary Man
as Eric
- 2012 A Broken Code
as Detective Celi
- 2011 From the Head
as Mark
- 2011 Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
as Henchman
- 2009 Scalpers
as Vinny Russo
- 2009 Diamond in the Rough
as Anthony Michael
- 2008 What Doesn't Kill You
as Matt
- 2008 Interpretation
as T.T.
- 2008 Crazy Girls Undercover
as Jamir El Saeed
- 2007 The Game Plan
as Doorman at Club
- 2007 Gone Baby Gone
as Steve Penteroudakis
- 2006 The Departed
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
- 2004 I ♥ Huckabees
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
- 2004
- 2004 I Am Stamos
as Larry
- 2003
- 2003 Confidence
as Car Salesman
- 2002
- 1999 Three Kings
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
- 1998 Southie
as Teddy Mac
- 1996
Behind the camera (11)
- Upcoming The Mission
Producer
- Upcoming Hardy
Producer
- Upcoming JAMAL
Producer
- 2022 It Snows All the Time
Screenplay, Director
- 2021 The Penitent Thief
Producer
- 2020 All for Nikki
Executive Producer
- 2019 Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Producer
- 2018 Sweet 16
Writer, Producer
- 2010 Sardines
Director
- 2009 Scalpers
Director, Writer, Producer
- 2009 Diamond in the Rough
Director, Writer, Producer