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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.
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Gone Baby Gone
as Steve Penteroudakis 
Safe
as Detective Kolfax 
Love Me Dead
as Mac 
Confidence
as Car Salesman 
What Doesn't Kill You
as Matt 
Lansky
as Salvatore Maranzano 
Take Back
as Jack 
Acceleration
as Marco 
The Penitent Thief
as Dismas 
By the Gun
as Joe 
Hollow Point
as Cope 
Justice Served
as Galen Terry 
It Snows All the Time
Director, Screenplay 
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
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
as Fixer 
Downeast
as Rocco 
Club Life
as Detective Duffy