Joseph Gatto is an Italian-American comedian who is a part of the American comedy troupe The Tenderloins. Moreover, Gatto is also famous for his role on the TV series, Impractical Jokers. The show aired on TruTV and Joseph was extremely famous during his time on it.
Joe along with Brian Quinn and his group The Tenderloins came into the world of internet sometime around 2007 and they have been expanding their arena ever scene. Moreover, they began earning fame through platforms like YouTube and MySpace and today, Gatto is regarded as one of the best comedians around.
Joseph Gatto: Early Life and Education
Joseph Anthony Gatto Jr. was born on the 5th of June, 1976 in Staten Island, New York. He is of Italian-American descent and holds an American nationality. Gatto also takes pride in his Italian heritage but remains grateful for getting to live the American dream.
Now looking into his academics, Gatto went on to join Monsignor Farrell High School. Upon graduating from his high school, Joseph then joined the Long Island University and graduated from the institution with a degree in accounting.
Joseph Gatto: Career
From a very young age, Joseph had a passion for comedy and used to be regarded as a class clown. With constant encouragement from his friends and family alike, he co-founded the comedy troupe, “The Tenderloins”. The group consisted of talented members like Sal Vulcano, James Murray, and Mike Boccio. The group began finding a lot of fame and success especially through their social media platforms.
Gatto and the group next made it to the television on TruTV’s hidden camera prank show, “Impractical Jokers”. The show aired on 2011 and gave Joseph a good name in the industry. The group even went on to go on a Live Tour Special and the show is still on air on its 6th season.
Joseph Gatto: Personal Life
Now coming to his personal affairs, Gatto is a married man. He has been together with his long-time girlfriend Bessy Gatto. They began dating since the early 2013’s and are now blessed with two amazing kids.
Joseph and Bessy gave birth to their first child, a daughter, Milana after two years of their marriage. Their next child was a son, Remington Joseph Gatto who was born on the 31st of July, 2017. As per reports, Gatto is a loving husband and a father who just loves to spend time with his family.
Joseph Gatto: Net Worth and Social Media
Joseph has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time now. He is probably one of the best comedians in the world and demands massive respect in this business. Moreover, Gatto has also been able to garner a decent amount from all that he does. As per reports Joseph has a net worth of $1 million and figures are sure to rise in the years to come.
It was social media that helped take Joseph’s career to a whole new level. So evidently, the famous comedian is pretty active on various social media platforms. He has also been able to find himself an amazing fan base with over 1 million followers on both Instagram and Twitter alike. You can too go check him out on these platforms from the links below.
Instagram: @joe_gatto
Twitter: @Joe_Gatto