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Joe Gatto Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Joe Gatto Quick Info
Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 85 kg
Date of Birth June 5, 1976
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Eye Color Green

Joe Gatto is an American comedian, actor, producer, and podcaster who is best known for being part of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins. He is also known for the pranks he plays on an unsuspecting live audience in order to complete challenges set by his partners Sal, Q, and Murr on TruTv’s hit sitcom, Impractical Jokers. Joe has also amassed a huge fan base with more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram, more than 1.5 million followers on Twitter, and 800k plus followers on Facebook.

Born Name

Joseph Anthony Gatto Jr.

Nick Name

Joe

Joe Gatto in a selfie in October 2018
Joe Gatto in a selfie in October 2018 (Joe Gatto / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States

Residence

New York City, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Joe studied at the Monsignor Farrell High School. Later, he graduated with a degree in accounting from LIU Post.

Occupation

Comedian, Actor, Producer, Podcaster

Family

  • Father – Joseph Anthony Gatto Sr.
  • Mother – Gerri Amato (Secretary)
  • Siblings – Gina Gatto (Older Sister), Carla Gatto (Older Sister)

Manager

As a part of The Tenderloins, he is represented by –

  • Jack Rovner and Dexter Scott of Vector Management
  • Martin Lesak, Jason Heyman & Nick Nuciforo, Brittany Balbo, and Jason Heyman & Logan Eisenberg of United Talent Agency
  • Danny Passman of Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown (Legal Agency)

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

85 kg or 187.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Joe has dated –

  1. Bessy Gatto (2013-2021, 2023-Present) – Joe had been dating Bessy long before they could get married on September 2, 2013. The couple had their first child a girl named Milana Gatto on May 7, 2015, and on July 31, 2017, they had their 2nd child, a boy named Remington Joseph Gatto. In December 2021, Joe announced that he and Bessy were splitting up after 8 years of marriage. In September 2023, it was revealed that the couple had rekindled their relationship.
Joe Gatto in a selfie with his wife Bessy Gatto and children at Nunley's Carousel in June 2018
Joe Gatto in a selfie with his wife Bessy Gatto and children at Nunley’s Carousel in June 2018 (Joe Gatto / Instagram)

Race / Ethnicity

White

He is of Italian descent.

Hair Color

Salt & Pepper

Eye Color

Green

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

He is bald on the frontal region of his head.

Brand Endorsements

Joe has either endorsed or promoted brands such as –

  • Snapple
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • Animal Care Centers of NYC
  • North Shore Animal League
  • The Bear Factory
  • The Hero Round Table
Joe Gatto at the Save Mart Center in June 2018
Joe Gatto at the Save Mart Center in June 2018 (Joe Gatto / Instagram)

Best Known For

  • Co-founding the comedy troupe The Tenderloins
  • Having been a founding member of the show Impractical Jokers from 2011
  • Supporting several animal shelter organizations such as the Best Friends Animal Society

First TV Show

Joe made his debut TV show appearance as one of the jokers in Impractical Jokers in 2011.

Joe Gatto Favorite Things

  • Story – When his nephew dropped the top of his cannoli but, didn’t want to put the remaining cannoli down, so he just planted his face on the table.
  • Things – Puppy, Donut

Source – ScreenerTV.com, Instagram

Joe Gatto in a picture in May 2018
Joe Gatto in a picture in May 2018 (Joe Gatto / Instagram)

Joe Gatto Facts

  1. He is very close to his mother and father and often lashes out on fans who speak about them on social media.
  2. In 2013, he lost his mother Gerri Amato at the age of 67. She worked as a secretary at the St. Adalbert’s School in Elm Park.
  3. Joe’s father was 28 years old when he passed away in 1995.
  4. He and his best buddies Sal Vulcano, Brian Quinn, and James Murray were all raised in Staten Island, New York. They met one another in 1990 at religion class at the Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island.
  5. Joe was on the high school math and bowling team.
  6. During his early years, he would invite his friends over to his place to practice improv which eventually led to the birth of The Tenderloins in 1999.
  7. Till January 2011, he worked at a store called Giggle, which dealt with baby products.
  8. In 2014, a parody about his death went viral across the internet.
  9. In 2017, he starred as an officer in the show 12 Monkeys.
  10. He co-hosts the podcast Pizza Beer Revolution alongside Mike Pullano and actor, comedian Derek DeAngelis.
  11. Joe is very fond of animals and wholeheartedly supports several foundations dedicated to them like Animal Care Centers of NYC and North Shore Animal League.
  12. He has 2 pet dogs.
  13. In December 2021, Joe announced that he was leaving Impractical Jokers.
  14. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Featured Image by Joe Gatto / Instagram

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