Joe Napolitano (born March 3, 1948 in Udine, Italy) is a film and television director. Denoted a New York Times Critic's Pick 1997 Contagious Director. His work includes:

• Director, Earth Angel (1991)
• First Assistant Director, Parenthood (1989)
• First Assistant Director / Second Unit Director, Last Rites (1988)
• First Assistant Director, The Untouchables (1987)
• First Assistant Director, Throw Momma From the Train (1987)
• First Assistant Director, Body Double (1984)
• First Assistant Director, Scarface (1983)