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.
Untold
(Detective Deluca)
Issac
(Mac)
Safe
(Detective Kolfax)
Take Back
(Jack)
Interpretation
(T.T.)
The Featherweight
(Gerard)
American Hustle
(Suburban Businessman)
By the Gun
(Joe)
Open Wounds
(Bob)
The Iceman
(Dominick Provenzano)
Outlaw Johnny Black
(Undertaker (uncredited))
Three Kings
(Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker)
The Departed
(Detective #4 Tailing Queenan)
From the Head
(Mark)
Phoenix
(Kirill Vestamous)
I ♥ Huckabees
(Construction Worker (uncredited))
Justice Served
(Galen Terry)
Confidence
(Car Salesman)
Patriots Day
(Jimmy)
The Game Plan
(Doorman at Club)
Gone Baby Gone
(Steve Penteroudakis)
Acceleration
(Marco)
Lansky
(Salvatore Maranzano)
Southie
(Teddy Mac)
A Broken Code
(Detective Celi)
The Penitent Thief
(Dismas)
Downeast
(Rocco)
Crazy Girls Undercover
(Jamir El Saeed)
The Razor's Edge
(Luca)
A Short Film About Purgatory
(Prof. Nowicki)
I Am Stamos
(Larry)
What Doesn't Kill You
(Matt)
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
(Farrell)
Diamond in the Rough
(Anthony Michael)
Sweet 16
(Frank)
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
(Henchman)
Scalpers
(Vinny Russo)
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
(Elijah Stovall)
Ordinary Man
(Eric)
A Little Push
(Detective Jones)
Judas' Chariot
(Larry)
Hollow Point
(Cope)
Club Life
(Detective Duffy)
Jackpot
(Stranger)
Scorpion
(Swat Captain)
Rosewood
(Newspaper Guy)
Without a Trace
(ND Agent #2)
Pacific Blue
(drug dealer)
Carl Weber's The Family Business
(Det. Dave Thomas)
Entourage
(Guy in Movie Line)
The Mullets
(Car Jacker)
It Snows All the Time
(Director)
It Snows All the Time
(Screenplay)
All for Nikki
(Executive Producer)
The Penitent Thief
(Producer)
Sardines
(Director)
Diamond in the Rough
(Director)
Diamond in the Rough
(Writer)
Diamond in the Rough
(Producer)
Sweet 16
(Writer)
Sweet 16
(Producer)
Scalpers
(Director)
Scalpers
(Writer)
Scalpers
(Producer)
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
(Producer)
The Mission
(Producer)
Hardy
(Producer)
JAMAL
(Producer)