
Jay Giannone
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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Credits
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Open Wounds FutureBob★ NR
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The Razor's Edge FutureLuca★ NR
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Jackpot FutureStranger★ NR
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Love Me Dead 2025Mac★ NR
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Missionary 2024Off-Duty Police Officer★ 6
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Rule of Thirds 2024Fixer★ 9
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Outlaw Johnny Black 2023Undertaker (uncredited)★ 6
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The Featherweight 2023Gerard★ 5.1
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Phoenix 2023Kirill Vestamous★ 2.7
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Prof. Nowicki★ NR
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Lansky 2021Salvatore Maranzano★ 6.1
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Take Back 2021Jack★ 5.9
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Downeast 2021Rocco★ 7
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The Penitent Thief 2021Dismas★ 6
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Farrell★ NR
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Acceleration 2019Marco★ 5.6
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Elijah Stovall★ NR
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Hollow Point 2019Cope★ 6.5
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Det. Dave Thomas★ 8.3
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Sweet 16 2018Frank★ NR
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Patriots Day 2016Jimmy★ 7.1
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Rosewood 2015Newspaper Guy★ 6.5
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Club Life 2015Detective Duffy★ 5
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Justice Served 2015Galen Terry★ NR
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Judas' Chariot 2014Larry★ NR
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By the Gun 2014Joe★ 4.4
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Scorpion 2014Swat Captain★ 8.2
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Untold 2014Detective Deluca★ 1
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American Hustle 2013Suburban Businessman★ 6.9
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A Little Push 2012Detective Jones★ NR
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The Iceman 2012Dominick Provenzano★ 6.6
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Safe 2012Detective Kolfax★ 6.5
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Ordinary Man 2012Eric★ NR
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A Broken Code 2012Detective Celi★ 7
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From the Head 2011Mark★ 4.5
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Henchman★ NR
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Scalpers 2009Vinny Russo★ NR
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Diamond in the Rough 2009Anthony Michael★ NR
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Matt★ 6
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Interpretation 2008T.T.★ 4.7
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Jamir El Saeed★ 3.8
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The Game Plan 2007Doorman at Club★ 6.5
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Gone Baby Gone 2007Steve Penteroudakis★ 7.3
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The Departed 2006Detective #4 Tailing Queenan★ 8.2
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I ♥ Huckabees 2004Construction Worker (uncredited)★ 6.3
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Entourage 2004Guy in Movie Line★ 7.3
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I Am Stamos 2004Larry★ 6
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The Mullets 2003Car Jacker★ 4
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Confidence 2003Car Salesman★ 6.3
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Without a Trace 2002ND Agent #2★ 7.3
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Three Kings 1999Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker★ 6.7
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Southie 1998Teddy Mac★ 4.1
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Pacific Blue 1996drug dealer★ 5.3