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.
Acted in
Love Me Dead
2025
as Mac
Missionary
2024
as Off-Duty Police Officer
Rule of Thirds
2024
as Fixer
Outlaw Johnny Black
2023
as Undertaker (uncredited)
The Featherweight
2023
as Gerard
Phoenix
2023
as Kirill Vestamous
A Short Film About Purgatory
2022
as Prof. Nowicki
Lansky
2021
as Salvatore Maranzano
Take Back
2021
as Jack
Downeast
2021
as Rocco
The Penitent Thief
2021
as Dismas
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
2020
as Farrell
Acceleration
2019
as Marco
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
2019
as Elijah Stovall
Hollow Point
2019
as Cope
Carl Weber's The Family Business
2018
as Det. Dave Thomas
Sweet 16
2018
as Frank
Patriots Day
2016
as Jimmy
Rosewood
2015
as Newspaper Guy
Club Life
2015
as Detective Duffy
Justice Served
2015
as Galen Terry
Judas' Chariot
2014
as Larry
By the Gun
2014
as Joe
Scorpion
2014
as Swat Captain
Untold
2014
as Detective Deluca
American Hustle
2013
as Suburban Businessman
A Little Push
2012
as Detective Jones
The Iceman
2012
as Dominick Provenzano
Safe
2012
as Detective Kolfax
Ordinary Man
2012
as Eric
A Broken Code
2012
as Detective Celi
From the Head
2011
as Mark
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
2011
as Henchman
Scalpers
2009
as Vinny Russo
Diamond in the Rough
2009
as Anthony Michael
What Doesn't Kill You
2008
as Matt
Interpretation
2008
as T.T.
Crazy Girls Undercover
2008
as Jamir El Saeed
The Game Plan
2007
as Doorman at Club
Gone Baby Gone
2007
as Steve Penteroudakis
The Departed
2006
as Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
I ♥ Huckabees
2004
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Entourage
2004
as Guy in Movie Line
I Am Stamos
2004
as Larry
The Mullets
2003
as Car Jacker
Confidence
2003
as Car Salesman
Without a Trace
2002
as ND Agent #2
Three Kings
1999
as Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
Southie
1998
as Teddy Mac
Pacific Blue
1996
as drug dealer
Open Wounds
as Bob
The Razor's Edge
as Luca
Jackpot
as Stranger