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Jay Giannone
Known for: ActingJay 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.
Filmography 21
Safe
+3
as Detective Kolfax 
Gone Baby Gone
+4
as Steve Penteroudakis 
Confidence
+4
as Car Salesman 
Lansky
as Salvatore Maranzano 
What Doesn't Kill You
+1
as Matt 
Acceleration
+5
as Marco 
Take Back
+1
as Jack 
The Penitent Thief
+2
as Dismas 
Love Me Dead
as Mac 
By the Gun
as Joe 
Hollow Point
+3
as Cope 
Justice Served
as Galen Terry 
It Snows All the Time
+4
Director, Screenplay 
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
+2
as Farrell 
Crazy Girls Undercover
as Jamir El Saeed 
From the Head
as Mark 
Phoenix
as Kirill Vestamous 
The Featherweight
as Gerard 
Rule of Thirds
+3
as Fixer 
Downeast
+3
as Rocco 
Club Life
as Detective Duffy