Jay Giannone

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male

Jay Giannone

Known For

Love Me Dead
1h 27m
Movie 2025

Love Me Dead

Issac, a young reclusive mortician who inherited his stepfather's mortuary business, meets a friendly waitress, Cassi. The two create an instant connection and after a night of terror, they pursue a revenge murder together.

Missionary
0h 10m
Movie 2024

Missionary

'Missionary,’ a short film featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

Rule of Thirds
1h 48m
Movie 2024

Rule of Thirds

A successful high-end fashion photographer scouts a new model, who watches as their instant connection leads to dangerous consequences.

Outlaw Johnny Black
2h 17m
Movie 2023

Outlaw Johnny Black

Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.

The Featherweight
1h 39m
Movie 2023

The Featherweight

Set in 1964, a camera crew follows Willie Pep, retired featherweight boxing champion. Down and out in Hartford CT, married to a woman half his age and with a drug-addled son and mounting debts, Pep decides to make a return to the ring.

Phoenix
1h 30m
Movie 2023

Phoenix

It follows Fiona "Phoenix" Grant, a U.S. Army veteran Sergeant teaching hand-to-hand combat skills in Afghanistan. She receives word that her father has been killed in Florida.

A Short Film About Purgatory
0h 15m
Movie 2022

A Short Film About Purgatory

A college student investigates the moments leading up to her classmate's suicide.

Lansky
1h 59m
Movie 2021

Lansky

When the aging Meyer Lansky is investigated one last time by the Feds who suspect he has stashed away millions of dollars over half a century, the retired gangster spins a dizzying tale, revealing the untold truth about his life as the notorious boss of Murder Inc. and the National Crime Syndicate.

Take Back
1h 30m
Movie 2021

Take Back

Zara and Brian are living the perfect small town life when a mysterious stranger from Zara's secret past kidnaps their daughter and now they must race to save her life.

Downeast
1h 28m
Movie 2021

Downeast

Dives into the often ignored seedy underbelly of Maine and it follows Emma Maddox as she returns to her hometown years following the mysterious death of her brother, Mikey. As she reconnects with his best friend Tommy, the two rekindle their flame and Emma begins to uncover the web of lies the town has been keeping.

Biography

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.