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Massimo Vanni

Acting Born Jul 8, 1946 Rome, Lazio, Italy 24 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • Gangs of New York (2002) as Bar Bouncer (uncredited)
  • Lovers and Other Relatives (1974) as Mr. Muscle
  • Romanzo Criminale (2005) as Guardaspalle Gemito (uncredited)
  • The Borgia (2006) as Soldier
  • The Inglorious Bastards (1978) as French Resistance
  • Keoma (1976) as Caldwell's Henchman at Wagon (uncredited)
  • Hit Squad (1976) as Brigadier Gargiulo
  • The Swindle (1977) as brigadiere Gargiulo
  • Cry, Onion! (1975) as Buck, Lamb Henchman
  • The Last Shark (1981) as Jimmy (as Max Vanders)
  • Emanuelle and Françoise (1975) as Robi
  • Street Law (1974) as Hood #2
  • Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988) as Bo (as Alex McBride)
  • Seven Beauties (1975) as Man in Prison (uncredited)
  • 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) as Blade
  • Rats: Night of Terror (1984) as Taurus
  • Tuareg: Desert Warrior (1984) as Corporal
  • The Repenter (1985)
  • Vajont (2001) as Roncacci
  • Robowar (1988) as Pvt. Larry Guarino
  • High Crime (1973) as Killer
  • A Pure Formality (1994)
  • Light Blast (1985) as Policeman in Warehouse
  • The Big Racket (1976) as Rudy's Enforcer