Joe Gatto
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 25, 2026 Fact checked August 25, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Joseph Anthony Gatto Jr.
Occupation
comedian, TV actor
Birth Date
June 5, 1976
Age
50 years
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Staten Island, New York, United States
Education
Monsignor Farrell High School, LIU Post
Nationality
American
Joe Gatto family members
Father's Name
Joseph Gatto Sr.
Mother's Name
Gerri Amato-Gatto
Siblings names
Gina Gatto Tardogno (older sister), Carla Gatto Sullivan (older sister)
Is Joe Gatto a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Joe Gatto marital status?
married; Bessy Gatto; 2 children
Who is Joe Gatto wife?
Bessy Gatto
When did get married?
September 2, 2013
How many children does he have?
2 children
Joe Gatto is an American comedian, actor and producer known for Impractical Jokers. He is married to Bessy Gatto and they have two children.
Joe Gatto wife
Bessy Gatto (wife)

photo instagram.com/bessygatto
Date of birth: April 11, 1982
Since 2013 Joe has been married to Bessy Gatto, whose maiden name is Bousseina Haggar. She comes from Lynbrook, NY. Her ancestors are immigrants from Lebanon.
Bessy and Joe are a good-looking loving couple. They were blessed with two beautiful healthy children. In addition to her parenthood duties, Bessy also does lots of charity work. She is an animal rights activist.
Joe Gatto kids
Milana Gatto (daughter)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BryJN7lAwVm/
Date of birth: May 7, 2015
In 2015 Joe became the dad for the first time. His wife gave birth to a little sweet girl, named Milana. After that Joe turned into a real daddy girl, so proud of his baby. Nowadays, Milana is the little celebrity, whose photos are uploaded regularly to their accounts. She was a newborn baby, when her mother showed her to the world for the first time, which she signed “My favs.” She was depicted there with her father.
Despite her so young age, Milana has already watched her father’s show and rated it. Her comment was rather simple – she said, “Daddy, you look so silly!”
Remo Gatto (son)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lNesTgHKC/
Date of birth: July 31, 2017
Remington Joseph Gatto is the second child and first boy in the family of Joe and Bessy Gatto. The couple showed the first photo of him in 2017 on their Instagram. Nowadays this little man graces on his father’s page very often. Joe adores his son; he likes his appearance, the boy’s friendship with his older sister, and his unconditional love for his mother.
Remo’s pictures enjoy great popularity among Joe’s fans. They have already noticed that the boy is his daddy’s little copy.
Who are Joe Gatto parents?
Joseph Gatto (father)
Date of birth: July 28, 1939
Date of death: September 2, 1995
Joe’s father passed away in 1995, being just 56 years old. The reason for his death was pancreatic cancer. Joe loved his father, but he told, that his old man had some bad habits – he was alcohol addicted, and that ruined his health.
Gerri Gatto (mother)

photo facebook.com/carla.gattosullivan
Date of birth: 1945
Date of death: June 3, 2012
Joe was blessed with a great mother. She escaped in 2012 from this world, but she is still alive in his heart.
Gerri has spent a wonderful life. She was born in Brooklyn, but she spent most of her life on Staten Island. She worked as a secretary at St. Adalbert’s School and then moved up to the position of administrative executive.
She was a faithful wife of Joseph Gatto for 28 years, till his death. They brought up three children, including the popular comedian Joe Gatto.
Joe Gatto siblings
Gina Gatto Tardogno (older sister)

photo facebook.com/gina.gattotardogno
Date of birth: 1970
Joe maintains a strong connection with his two older sisters, and he often encourages his fans through Instagram to call their siblings.
Gina is a New Jersey resident. She is married to Anthony Tardogno. He serves in a big financial company. Anthony and Gina have three children – Anthony Jr., Sal, and Talia.
Carla Gatto Sullivan (older sister)

photo facebook.com/carla.gattosullivan
Date of birth: 1973
Joe’s second oldest sister is named Carla. They maintain a close connection even though they can’t see each other very often. Carla is married to her peer, Vincent Sullivan, the private school worker. They are the parents of three kids – two sons and a daughter.
Bio
Joe Gatto is an American comedian, actor and producer known for Impractical Jokers. He is married to Bessy Gatto and they have two children.
Interesting and fun facts
Joe Gatto is an American comedian, actor and producer known for Impractical Jokers. He is married to Bessy Gatto and they have two children.
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