Massimo Vanni

Massimo Vanni

Known For

Gangs of New York

Biography

A cousin of director Enzo G. Castellari and nephew of director Marino Girolami, Massimo Vanni became involved in the Italian film industry at a young age both as a bit-part player and stuntman before slowly graduating to larger more dramatic roles toward the end of the decade. A skilled acrobat and fight choreographer, Vanni himself became known as the Italian Jackie Chan of the 1980's, usually getting a good fight scene in before meeting with an inevitable demise.

Movies Featuring Massimo Vanni

E guardo il mondo da un oblò

E guardo il mondo da un oblò (2007)

as Uomo che tradisce la moglie
Romanzo Criminale

Romanzo Criminale (2005)

as Guardaspalle Gemito (uncredited)
Five Moons Plaza

Five Moons Plaza (2003)

as Brigatista con mitra
Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York (2002)

as Bar Bouncer (uncredited)
Vajont

Vajont (2001)

as Roncacci
Segreto di Stato

Segreto di Stato (1995)

as Following Hitman
Shocking Dark

Shocking Dark (1989)

as First Soldier (Practicing Nunchucks)
Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988)

as Bo (as Alex McBride)
Cop Game

Cop Game (1988)

as Head of the Killers
Robowar

Robowar (1988)

as Pvt. Larry Guarino
My Sister and I

My Sister and I (1987)

as Uomo nel treno
Double Target

Double Target (1987)

as Russian Soldier (uncredited)
Light Blast

Light Blast (1985)

as Policeman in Warehouse
Blastfighter

Blastfighter (1984)

as Dying Police Officer
The Gorilla

The Gorilla (1982)

as ladro baffuto
The Last Shark

The Last Shark (1981)

as Jimmy (as Max Vanders)
Crime at Porta Romana

Crime at Porta Romana (1980)

as Brigadier Gargiulo
The Swindle

The Swindle (1977)

as brigadiere Gargiulo
Highway Racer

Highway Racer (1977)

as Uomo (uncredited)
Weapons of Death

Weapons of Death (1977)

as Rosati - Undercover Cop
Keoma

Keoma (1976)

as Caldwell's Henchman at Wagon (uncredited)
Hit Squad

Hit Squad (1976)

as Brigadier Gargiulo
The Big Racket

The Big Racket (1976)

as Rudy's Enforcer
Seven Beauties

Seven Beauties (1975)

as Man in Prison (uncredited)
Cry, Onion!

Cry, Onion! (1975)

as Buck, Lamb Henchman
Hector the Mighty

Hector the Mighty (1972)

as Gang (uncredited)