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.
Known For
Without a Trace
Entourage
Scorpion
Pacific Blue
Rosewood
The Departed
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Gone Baby Gone
All Movies (47)
- Missionary2024 · as Off-Duty Police Officer
- Love Me Dead2024 · as Mac
- Rule of Thirds2024 · as Fixer
- Outlaw Johnny Black2023 · as Undertaker (uncredited)
- The Featherweight2023 · as Gerard
- Phoenix2023 · as Kirill Vestamous
- A Short Film About Purgatory2022 · as Prof. Nowicki
- Lansky2021 · as Salvatore Maranzano
- Take Back2021 · as Jack
- Downeast2021 · as Rocco
- The Penitent Thief2021 · as Dismas
- Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story2020 · as Farrell
- Acceleration2019 · as Marco
- Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE2019 · as Elijah Stovall
- Hollow Point2019 · as Cope
- Sweet 162018 · as Frank
- Patriots Day2016 · as Jimmy
- Club Life2015 · as Detective Duffy
- Justice Served2015 · as Galen Terry
- Judas' Chariot2014 · as Larry
- By the Gun2014 · as Joe
- Untold2014 · as Detective Deluca
- American Hustle2013 · as Suburban Businessman
- A Little Push2012 · as Detective Jones
- The Iceman2012 · as Dominick Provenzano
- Safe2012 · as Detective Kolfax
- Ordinary Man2012 · as Eric
- A Broken Code2012 · as Detective Celi
- From the Head2011 · as Mark
- Difficult to Stay Alive and Die2011 · as Henchman
- Scalpers2009 · as Vinny Russo
- Diamond in the Rough2009 · as Anthony Michael
- What Doesn't Kill You2008 · as Matt
- Interpretation2008 · as T.T.
- Crazy Girls Undercover2008 · as Jamir El Saeed
- The Game Plan2007 · as Doorman at Club
- Gone Baby Gone2007 · as Steve Penteroudakis
- The Departed2006 · as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
- I ♥ Huckabees2004 · as Construction Worker (uncredited)
- I Am Stamos2004 · as Larry
- Confidence2003 · as Car Salesman
- Three Kings1999 · as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
- Southie1998 · as Teddy Mac
- Open Wounds— · as Bob
- The Razor's Edge— · as Luca
- Jackpot— · as Stranger
- The Witching Hour— · as Det. Dan Kirkland
All TV Shows (7)
- Carl Weber's The Family Business2018 · as Det. Dave Thomas
- Rosewood2015 · as Newspaper Guy
- Scorpion2014 · as Swat Captain
- Entourage2004 · as Guy in Movie Line
- The Mullets2003 · as Car Jacker
- Without a Trace2002 · as ND Agent #2
- Pacific Blue1996 · as drug dealer