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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Santa Claus (2021) | Nanni | - |
| 2 | The Borgia (2006) | Soldier | - |
| 3 | Romanzo Criminale (2005) | Guardaspalle Gemito (uncredited) | 6 |
| 4 | Gangs of New York (2002) Oscars 2003 | Bar Bouncer (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 5 | A Pure Formality (1994) | - | - |
| 6 | After Death (1990) | David | 7 |
| 7 | Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) | Man (uncredited) | 9 |
| 8 | Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (1988) | Bo (as Alex McBride) | 6.5 |
| 9 | Double Target (1987) | Russian Soldier (uncredited) | - |
| 10 | The New Barbarians (1983) | Mako | 5 |
| 11 | Escape from the Bronx (1983) | Big Little Man | 1 |
| 12 | 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) | Blade | 9 |
| 13 | The Last Shark (1981) | Jimmy (as Max Vanders) | 5.5 |
| 14 | The Inglorious Bastards (1978) | French Resistance | 7 |
| 15 | Keoma (1976) | Caldwell's Henchman at Wagon (uncredited) | 10 |
| 16 | Violent Rome (1975) | Mr. Valli | - |
| 17 | Seven Beauties (1975) | Man in Prison (uncredited) | - |
| 18 | Emanuelle and Françoise (1975) | Robi | 8 |
| 19 | Cry, Onion! (1975) | Buck, Lamb Henchman | 5 |
| 20 | Lovers and Other Relatives (1974) | Mr. Muscle | - |

