Jay Giannone

Jay Giannone

Personal Details

Biography

Jay Giannone is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an award-winning writer, director, and actor. His directorial debut, "It Snows All the Time", was a huge success, earning prestigious accolades such as Best Picture at the LA Art House Film Festival and Best Director at the Boston International Film Festival. The film was even acquired by Gravitas Ventures.

As an actor, Jay has an impressive filmography to his name. He has worked with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese, David O. Russell, Peter Berg, and Ben Affleck, and has appeared in films like "The Departed", "American Hustle", "Patriots' Day", "Gone Baby Gone", and the upcoming "The Featherweight", which is executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's company, Appian Way, and also stars Jay as an executive producer.

In addition to his film work, Jay has also made a mark in television. He has delivered compelling performances in series such as "Scorpion" for CBS, "Rosewood" for Fox, and "The Family Business" for the BET Network, among others.

Jay's upcoming films include "Open Wounds", directed by the critically acclaimed Ron Krauss; "Rush", starring Elijah Wood; "Love Me Dead", starring Dove Cameron; and "Razor's Edge", starring Tommy Lee Jones, which he is currently shooting.

Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, Jay received a unique education in acting from his mother, an actress who was active in local theaters. This early exposure to the performing arts laid the foundation for his dynamic career in the entertainment industry.

Career

2024
Missionary
Missionary as Off-Duty Police Officer
2023
Phoenix
Phoenix as Kirill Vestamous
Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black as Undertaker (uncredited)
2021
Downeast
Downeast as Rocco
Lansky
Lansky as Salvatore Maranzano
2019
2016
2015
Justice Served
Justice Served as Galen Terry
Club Life
Club Life as Detective Duffy
2014
Untold
Untold as Detective Deluca
2013
American Hustle
American Hustle as Suburban Businessman
2012
A Broken Code
A Broken Code as Detective Celi
Safe
Safe as Detective Kolfax
The Iceman
The Iceman as Dominick Provenzano
2011
2008
Crazy Girls Undercover
Crazy Girls Undercover as Jamir El Saeed
2007
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone as Steve Penteroudakis
The Game Plan
The Game Plan as Doorman at Club
2006
The Departed
The Departed as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
2004
I Heart Huckabees
I Heart Huckabees as Construction Worker (uncredited)
2003
Confidence
Confidence as Car Salesman
1999
Three Kings
Three Kings as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
1998
Southie
Southie as Teddy Mac
2022
It Snows All the Time
It Snows All the Time as Director, Screenplay