Joseph Anthony Gatto Jr., fondly known as ‘Joe’ to his fans, friends, and family, is a member of the comedy improve troupe, The Tenderloins, and is popularly known for his work on truTV on the hit show, Impractical Jokers.
Together with his troupe members (Brian Quinn, James Murray, and Sal Vulcano), Joe Gatto is an actor, producer, and writer on Impractical Jokers, the show that dubbed him as the ‘shameless joker.’
His stunts and daring acts have made him immensely popular. This article provides insight into his net worth, age, kids, and facts.
Net Worth, House and Income Sources
Unlike his friends Quinn, Murray, and Sal, Joe has not branched out into solo gigs. Therefore, much of Joe Gatto’s income is from his work as an Impractical Joker and part of the troupe. His most recent income source is the game show The Misery Index premiered in 2019 and has been renewed for a third season. As of current times, Joe Gatto has a net worth of 7 million dollars.
How Old Is Joe Gatto? His Birthday
Joe was born on June 5th, 1976, making his horoscope sign Gemini. He was born in the suburbs of Staten Island in New York and is of Italian descent. Currently, he is 44 years old, making him younger than Quinn (March), Murray (May) but older than Sal (November), who is the youngest of the troupe.
Parents and Family
Joe Gatto was born to Joseph Gatto Sr. and Gerri Gatto. They were both of Italian descent. Unfortunately, Joe Sr. passed away in 1995 from pancreatic cancer due to alcohol poisoning. It is for this reason that Joe does not drink. His mother Gerri also passed away back in 2012.
Behind Will on the wall is a framed photo of my mom as “Employee of the Month”. If there is one person I would have wanted to see my movie it would have been her. She was always my biggest supporter and cheerleader. Every month. Every year of my life. Miss you Mommy. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/44gRZOWPGJ
— Joe Gatto (@Joe_Gatto) April 4, 2020
Joe has one sister names Carla Gatto who made an appearance in an episode of Impractical Jokers. Joe’s bother-in-law has also made an appearance.
How Tall Is Joe Gatto?
Impractical Jokers actor currently stands at 1.78 meters or 5’10”. This is slightly higher than the average height of men in New York.
When together, all four of the jokers seem to be of the same height but different build. What is easily visible on TV is almost accurate in real life. Quinn, Sal, and Joe all stand at 5’8. Quinn is 1.79 meters tall, and Sal stands at 1.7 meters, while Joe is 1.78 meters tall. Murray is surprisingly taller than the rest, standing at 1.8 meters or 5’11.
Wife and Kids
Joe Gatto got married to his wife Bessy Gatto back in September of 2013, officiated by Sal Vulcano. In 2015, two years after getting married, the couple welcomed a baby girl, Milana Gatto. Barely two years later, in 2017, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Remington Joseph Gatto or Rem.