Massimo Vanni

Massimo Vanni

July 8, 1946 (79 years old) in Rome, Lazio, Italy

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.

Known For

Gangs of New York Gangs of New York
Shocking Dark Shocking Dark
The Big Racket The Big Racket
Vajont Vajont
Sinbad of the Seven Seas Sinbad of the Seven Seas

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