Jay Giannone

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.

Movies

Missionary
Missionary
2024 ★ 6.8
Off-Duty Police Officer
Love Me Dead
Love Me Dead
2024 ★ 9.3
Mac
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds
2024 ★ 9.0
Fixer
Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black
2023 ★ 5.5
Undertaker (uncredited)
The Featherweight
The Featherweight
2023 ★ 5.1
Gerard
Phoenix
Phoenix
2023 ★ 2.2
Kirill Vestamous
A Short Film About Purgatory
A Short Film About Purgatory
2022
Prof. Nowicki
Lansky
Lansky
2021 ★ 6.0
Salvatore Maranzano
Take Back
Take Back
2021 ★ 5.9
Jack
Downeast
Downeast
2021 ★ 6.9
Rocco
The Penitent Thief
The Penitent Thief
2021 ★ 5.8
Dismas
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
2020 ★ 1.0
Farrell
Acceleration
Acceleration
2019 ★ 5.5
Marco
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
Elijah Stovall
Hollow Point
Hollow Point
2019 ★ 6.4
Cope
Sweet 16
Sweet 16
2018
Frank
Patriots Day
Patriots Day
2016 ★ 7.1
Jimmy
Club Life
Club Life
2015 ★ 4.8
Detective Duffy
Justice Served
Justice Served
2015
Galen Terry
Judas' Chariot
Judas' Chariot
2014
Larry
By the Gun
By the Gun
2014 ★ 4.3
Joe
Untold
Untold
2014 ★ 1.0
Detective Deluca
American Hustle
American Hustle
2013 ★ 6.9
Suburban Businessman
A Little Push
A Little Push
2012
Detective Jones
The Iceman
The Iceman
2012 ★ 6.6
Dominick Provenzano
Safe
Safe
2012 ★ 6.5
Detective Kolfax
Ordinary Man
Ordinary Man
2012
Eric
A Broken Code
A Broken Code
2012 ★ 7.0
Detective Celi
From the Head
From the Head
2011 ★ 4.3
Mark
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
2011
Henchman
Scalpers
Scalpers
2009
Vinny Russo
Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough
2009
Anthony Michael
What Doesn't Kill You
What Doesn't Kill You
2008 ★ 6.0
Matt
Interpretation
Interpretation
2008 ★ 4.7
T.T.
Crazy Girls Undercover
Crazy Girls Undercover
2008 ★ 3.4
Jamir El Saeed
The Game Plan
The Game Plan
2007 ★ 6.5
Doorman at Club
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
2007 ★ 7.3
Steve Penteroudakis
The Departed
The Departed
2006 ★ 8.2
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
I ♥ Huckabees
I ♥ Huckabees
2004 ★ 6.3
Construction Worker (uncredited)
I Am Stamos
I Am Stamos
2004 ★ 6.0
Larry
Confidence
Confidence
2003 ★ 6.3
Car Salesman
Three Kings
Three Kings
1999 ★ 6.6
Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
Southie
Southie
1998 ★ 4.8
Teddy Mac
The Razor's Edge
The Razor's Edge
Luca
Open Wounds
Open Wounds
Bob
The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour
Det. Dan Kirkland
Jackpot
Jackpot
Stranger

TV Series