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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.
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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Untold
Act like Detective Deluca
event2014 star_border 1
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A hate crime triggers disturbing flashbacks for a young veteran, finding herself reluctantly joining a PTSD support group. The eclectic group of women veterans encourages her to peel away her families' lies and confront her mother who holds the truth. Based on a true story.
Issac
Act like Mac
event2025
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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.
Safe
Act like Detective Kolfax
event2012 star_border 6.5
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After a former elite agent rescues a 12-year-old Chinese girl who's been abducted, they find themselves in the middle of a standoff between Triads, the Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians and police.
Take Back
Act like Jack
event2021 star_border 5.9
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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.
Interpretation
Act like T.T.
event2008 star_border 4.7
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A romantic couple's brief encounter with a few philosophical thugs unfolds in an unusual way. After this night no one will be the same. Everyone will learn something new.
The Featherweight
Act like Gerard
event2023 star_border 5.1
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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.
American Hustle
Act like Suburban Businessman
event2013 star_border 6.9
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A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.
By the Gun
Act like Joe
event2014 star_border 4.4
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A rising Boston gangster (Ben Barnes) endangers those around him when he starts to make moves without the knowledge of his boss (Harvey Keitel).
Open Wounds
Act like Bob
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At fading indie horror studio, its owner Jefferson, and his nephew Caleb, a young horror movie obsessive and aspiring makeup artist, finally gets his “little break” when Jefferson assigns him to work on a B-list movie about a vampire. There, he encounters another makeup artist, Ginni, with whom he feels he can share his vulnerabilities, as well as an unsupportive rival, Todd.
The Iceman
Act like Dominick Provenzano
event2012 star_border 6.5
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The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.
Outlaw Johnny Black
Act like Undertaker (uncredited)
event2023 star_border 5.9
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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.
Three Kings
Act like Fleeing Republican Guard / Sniper - Oasis Bunker
event1999 star_border 6.7
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A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.
The Departed
Act like Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
event2006 star_border 8.2
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To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
From the Head
Act like Mark
event2011 star_border 4.5
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Underneath Times Square, there's a strip club filled with beautiful women. Behind the club's bathroom door is Shoes, a bathroom attendant. For three years, Shoes gives advice, compliments or a sympathetic ear to his visitors, getting occasional tips. But on the night of his three-year anniversary at the club, Shoes' customers and coworkers start to make him look into his own life.
Phoenix
Act like Kirill Vestamous
event2023 star_border 2.7
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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.
I ♥ Huckabees
Act like Construction Worker (uncredited)
event2004 star_border 6.3
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A husband-and-wife team play detective, but not in the traditional sense. Instead, the happy duo helps others solve their existential issues, the kind that keep you up at night, wondering what it all means.
Justice Served
Act like Galen Terry
event2015
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Three individuals whose loved ones were victims of crimes are about to get the chance to re-litigate the crime in a private setting, under the auspices of "Justice", a mysterious voice acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
Confidence
Act like Car Salesman
event2003 star_border 6.3
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What Jake Vig doesn't know just might get him killed. A sharp and polished grifter, Jake has just swindled thousands of dollars from the unsuspecting Lionel Dolby with the help of his crew. It becomes clear that Lionel wasn't just any mark, he was an accountant for eccentric crime boss Winston King. Jake and his crew will have to stay one step ahead of both the criminals and the cops to finally settle their debt.
Patriots Day
Act like Jimmy
event2016 star_border 7.1
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In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.
The Game Plan
Act like Doorman at Club
event2007 star_border 6.5
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Bachelor football star Joe Kingman seems to have it all. He is wealthy and carefree, and his team is on the way to capturing a championship. Suddenly, he is tackled by some unexpected news: He has a young daughter, the result of a last fling with his ex-wife. Joe must learn to balance his personal and professional lives with the needs of his child.
Gone Baby Gone
Act like Steve Penteroudakis
event2007 star_border 7.3
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When 4 year old Amanda McCready disappears from her home and the police make little headway in solving the case, the girl's aunt, Beatrice McCready hires two private detectives, Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro. The detectives freely admit that they have little experience with this type of case, but the family wants them for two reasons—they're not cops and they know the tough neighborhood in which they all live.
Acceleration
Act like Marco
event2019 star_border 5.6
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After being double crossed by his most trusted operative, a ruthless crime lord takes revenge by kidnapping the her son. Overwhelmed with fear, the operative is given one night to make up for her misdeeds by systematically eliminating his enemies. As the hours rush by, the steaks begin to rise and the darkened city streets turn into a brutal and bloody battle ground.
Lansky
Act like Salvatore Maranzano
event2021 star_border 6.1
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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.
Southie
Act like Teddy Mac
event1998 star_border 4.1
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South Boston Irish bad boy Danny Quinn returns back home from New York and gets stuck between his pals, who are supported by one Irish mafia clan, and his family, which are members of another.
A Broken Code
Act like Detective Celi
event2012 star_border 7
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Two brothers, Carmelo and Gino, are raised by their mob boss grandfather Salvatore Gianni. After the murder of their grandfather the two must join forces to track down the killer. No one is ruled out as a suspect, including one of the family. How will the truth unfold?
The Penitent Thief
Act like Dismas
event2021 star_border 6
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The story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. Dismas and his brother Jotham, along with Gestas, another young man who will share their fate, suffer tragedy and injustice at the hands of a band of thieves and a ruthless Roman centurion. Theirs is a story of survival against the odds, but they cannot outrun their destiny.
Downeast
Act like Rocco
event2021 star_border 7
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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.
Crazy Girls Undercover
Act like Jamir El Saeed
event2008 star_border 3.8
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The film is about a group of Las Vegas sexy showgirls who are undercover agents working with a former C.I.A. agent to stop a terrorist attack.
The Razor's Edge
Act like Luca
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A former mob hitman faces a dilemma when his daughter is kidnapped and his love interest targeted. He must take on a final dangerous job while evading a ruthless assassin.
A Short Film About Purgatory
Act like Prof. Nowicki
event2022
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A college student investigates the moments leading up to her classmate's suicide.
I Am Stamos
Act like Larry
event2004 star_border 6
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A dark comedy about a character actor whose wish to be a leading man comes true when he magically begins to photograph as John Stamos, provoking the unholy wrath of Stamos.
What Doesn't Kill You
Act like Matt
event2008 star_border 6
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Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Act like Farrell
event2020
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The Brooklyn-native street basketball legend Jackie Ryan.
Diamond in the Rough
Act like Anthony Michael
event2009
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A struggling actor dodging landlords and meter maids, pleading with agents, selling anyone and everyone on the dream of his talent -- that's the reality depicted in Diamond in the Rough.
Sweet 16
Act like Frank
event2018
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Its Lily's 16th birthday. She wants to celebrate with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has other plans.
Difficult to Stay Alive and Die
Act like Henchman
event2011
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Agent Rico Seagull will have to face ninjas, care for the environment, make passionate Seagal love, and participate in a Segway scooter chase before he can satisfy his taste for killing.
Scalpers
Act like Vinny Russo
event2009
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Overview is not available online.
Ben Ramsey's iNTERFACE
Act like Elijah Stovall
event2019
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In the future the ultimate gaming console is the human mind. When the games begin to kill the players in real life, one cop must go undercover into the virtual world of gaming to bring these deadly mind- hackers down for good.
Ordinary Man
Act like Eric
event2012
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Tow truck driver Jason Watts is barely making ends meet, so when an opportunity to work "overtime" presents itself, he has no choice but to take it. Not wanting to disappoint his son, Chris, Jason takes him along for a Saturday spent in a tow truck. Chris is an amazing 8 year old that loves superheros. But which is his favorite? Hulk, Iron Man, Super Man, all good, but Chris can find a flaw in each. When his day with Jason turns deadly, Chris finds out exactly who the best superhero is.
A Little Push
Act like Detective Jones
event2012
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Skinny is a man at a crossroads in his life but after a chance encounter with a stranger, he looks back on his life and the choices he's made. The memories of his past begin to blend together with his present, with what he imagines his life could have been if he made different choices, and with the future lives he could lead moving forward.
Judas' Chariot
Act like Larry
event2014
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Drew is preparing to leave his life of torment behind and never look back. Before he does, he is going to need to convince his adopted sister and lover June, to join him in his escape. Larry, Drew and June's adopted guardian, is a pimp and strip club owner who gets wind of their plan to leave. While he is ready to let go of Drew, he sees too much equity in June's beauty to release her from his grip. With help from his heroin addicted Uncle Marvin, the ship will sail with or without the girl.
Hollow Point
Act like Cope
event2019 star_border 6.5
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When his wife and daughter are senselessly murdered, a grieving man finds himself caught up in a war between a group of charismatic vigilantes and the crime that infests their city.
Club Life
Act like Detective Duffy
event2015 star_border 5
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When Johnny D. is forced to take on his family's financial troubles, he turns to the Manhattan club scene to make some fast cash. As he falls under the wing of a veteran nightlife promoter, Johnny quickly rises through the ranks - but soon finds that not everything behind the red rope is full of glitz and glamour.
Jackpot
Act like Stranger
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Overview is not available online.
Missionary
Act like Off-Duty Police Officer
event2024 star_border 6
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'Missionary,’ a short film featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Rule of Thirds
Act like Fixer
event2024 star_border 8.5
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A successful high-end fashion photographer scouts a new model, who watches as their instant connection leads to dangerous consequences.
Scorpion
Act like Swat Captain (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 8.2
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Eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; Happy Quinn, a mechanical prodigy; and Sylvester Dodd, a statistics guru.
Rosewood
Act like Newspaper Guy (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6.6
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Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr. is a brilliant private pathologist who uses wildly sophisticated technology and his drive to live life to the fullest to help a tough-as-nails detective and the Miami PD uncover clues no one else can see.
Without a Trace
Act like ND Agent #2 (1 ep.)
event2002 star_border 7.3
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The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
Pacific Blue
Act like drug dealer (1 ep.)
event1996 star_border 5.4
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Pacific Blue is an American crime drama series about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the USA Network, from March 2, 1996 to April 9, 2000, with a total of one hundred and one episodes. Often compared as "Baywatch on bikes," the series enjoyed a popular run among the Network's viewers, and was popular in France, Israel, Sweden, Bulgaria, Norway, Spain, Russia, Austria, Germany, Italy, South America, Canada, Denmark, Poland, and other foreign markets.
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Act like Det. Dave Thomas (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 8.3
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Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens. By day, they’re an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life.
Entourage
Act like Guy in Movie Line (1 ep.)
event2004 star_border 7.3
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Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
The Mullets
Act like Car Jacker (1 ep.)
event2003 star_border 4
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The Mullets is a sitcom that was created by producers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. It first aired on UPN in 2003, and was cancelled in 2004 due to poor reception. It starred Michael Weaver, David Hornsby, Loni Anderson, and John O'Hurley.
The pilot featured The Dudley Boyz and La Résistance, where O'Hurley's character interrupted the WWE Raw tag team match and left the whole arena confused including the staff but with a laugh track added in. The scene was recorded months before the production of the series
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