---
name: "Max Casella"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/max-casella"
fi1m_id: "max-casella"
imdb_id: "nm0143295"
tmdb_id: 7133
wikidata_id: "Q368913"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "6 June 1967"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-05T01:51:45.328063+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Max Casella

## Identity

Max Casella

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/max-casella
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** max-casella
- **IMDb ID:** nm0143295
- **TMDB ID:** 7133
- **Wikidata ID:** Q368913
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Casella, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368913, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0143295/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7133

Actor. Born 6 June 1967 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 6 June 1967, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- **Active:** 1994–present
- **Also known as:** Max Deitch, Макс Казелла, Максимилиан Дейч, Maximilian Deitch, مکس کاسلا
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 84 (1), 2000s 62 (2), 2010s 79 (4), 2020s 48 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 68 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 7 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 6, Thriller 2, Action 1, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Comedy 1
- **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $626m across 8 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Casella, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368913, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0143295/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7133

## Coming up

- *Jimmy* (2026-11-06), as Frank Capra

## Streaming the US now

- **Pluto TV:** [*Revolutionary Road*](https://film.one/film/revolutionary-road.md) (71)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Killing Them Softly*](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md) (68)
- **Disney+:** [*Dinosaur*](https://film.one/film/dinosaur.md) (52)
- **Apple TV:** [*The Rhythm Section*](https://film.one/film/the-rhythm-section.md) (48)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Max Casella is an American actor. Born Maximilian Deitch on 6 June 1967 in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Casella is known for his role as Vinnie Delpino in the television series *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989–1993) and as Benny Fazio in *The Sopranos* (1999–2007). Film credits include Paul Marco in *Ed Wood* (1994), Racetrack Higgins in *Newsies* (1992), Zini in *Dinosaur* (2000), Ed Small in *Revolutionary Road* (2008), and roles in *Blue Jasmine* (2013) and *Inside Llewyn Davis* (2013). He has also appeared in *Boardwalk Empire*, *Vinyl* and *Tulsa King*.

On stage, Casella originated the role of Timon in the Broadway production of *The Lion King* (1997) and appeared in revivals of *The Music Man*. He received a Theatre World Award for his Broadway debut.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, encyclopedia.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *The Rhythm Section* (2020), Fi1m 48, as Leon Giler — [page](https://film.one/film/the-rhythm-section.md)
- *Jackie* (2016), Fi1m 80, as Jack Valenti — [page](https://film.one/film/jackie.md)
- *Blue Jasmine* (2013), Fi1m 82, as Eddie — [page](https://film.one/film/blue-jasmine.md)
- *Inside Llewyn Davis* (2013), Fi1m 87, as Pappi Corsicato — [page](https://film.one/film/inside-llewyn-davis.md)
- *Killing Them Softly* (2012), Fi1m 68, as Barry Caprio — [page](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md)
- *Revolutionary Road* (2008), Fi1m 71, as Ed Small — [page](https://film.one/film/revolutionary-road.md)
- *Dinosaur* (2000), Fi1m 52, as Zini (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/dinosaur.md)
- *Ed Wood* (1994), Fi1m 84, as Paul Marco — [page](https://film.one/film/ed-wood.md)

## Complete filmography (78)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Jimmy* (2026), as Frank Capra
- *Wooden Hearts* (2025), as The Customer
- *Lake George* (2024), as Harout
- *Allswell in New York* (2023), as Tim
- *Tulsa King* (2022), series, as Armand Truisi
- *WeCrashed* (2022), series, as Detective Donny
- *The Tender Bar* (2021), as Chief
- *The Debit Card* (2021), Music
- *That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes* (2021), Actor
- *Scenes from an Empty Church* (2021), as Paul
- *Paper Spiders* (2021), as Gary
- *The Rhythm Section* (2020), as Leon Giler — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/the-rhythm-section.md)
- *Late Night* (2019), as Burditt
- *Night Comes On* (2018), as Marcus
- *Wonder Wheel* (2017), as Ryan
- *Sea Oak* (2017), series, as Freddie
- *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017), series, as Michael Kessler — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md)
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Danny Trumpet
- *Live by Night* (2016), as Digger Pescatore
- *Jackie* (2016), as Jack Valenti — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/jackie.md)
- *The Night Of* (2016), series, as Edgar — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-night-of.md)
- *The Detour* (2016), series, as Joe Delicious
- *Vinyl* (2016), series, as Julie Silver
- *Christmas Eve* (2015), as Randy
- *Applesauce* (2015), as Les
- *Wild Card* (2015), as Osgood
- *A Midsummer Night's Dream* (2014), as Nick Bottom
- *Oldboy* (2013), as James Prestley
- *Inside Llewyn Davis* (2013), as Pappi Corsicato — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/inside-llewyn-davis.md)
- *The Blacklist* (2013), series, as Henry Morris — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-blacklist.md)
- *Trust, Greed, Bullets & Bourbon* (2013), as Tyler Gattens
- *Fading Gigolo* (2013), as Guy at Couner
- *The Last of Robin Hood* (2013), as Stanley Kubrick
- *Blue Jasmine* (2013), as Eddie — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/blue-jasmine.md)
- *A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise* (2012), as Seagull (voice) (uncredited)
- *Killing Them Softly* (2012), as Barry Caprio — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md)
- *Somewhere Tonight* (2011), as Fred
- *The Confession* (2011), as Eddie
- *The Confession* (2011), series, Actor
- *Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son* (2011), as Canetti
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Joey — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Boardwalk Empire* (2010), series, as Leo D'Alessio — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/boardwalk-empire.md)
- *Passione* (2010), as Soldier / Jailor / Lover
- *Revolutionary Road* (2008), as Ed Small — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/revolutionary-road.md)
- *Leatherheads* (2008), as Mack Steiner
- *The Bronx Is Burning* (2007), series, as Dick Howser
- *The Notorious Bettie Page* (2006), as Howie
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Joel Tiernan
- *Jak and Daxter: Complete Trilogy Movie* (2004), as Daxter (voice)
- *Kim Possible* (2002), series, as Vincent Wheeler (voice)
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Nicky
- *The Legend of Tarzan* (2001), series, as Fungi (voice)
- *Behind the Seams* (2000), as Jeff
- *Dinosaur* (2000), as Zini (voice) — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/dinosaur.md)
- *The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea* (2000), as Tip (voice)
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Mickey Dowling
- *Freak Talks About Sex* (1999), as Freak's High School Friend
- *Analyze This* (1999), as Nicky Shivers
- *The Sopranos* (1999), series, as Benny Fazio — Fi1m 94, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-sopranos.md)
- *Working* (1997), series, as Quinten McCracken
- *Pepper Ann* (1997), series, as Additional Voices (voice)
- *Trial and Error* (1997), as Dr. Brown
- *Hey Arnold!* (1996), series, as Tony B. / Philly D. (voice)
- *Sgt. Bilko* (1996), as Dino Paparelli
- *The Adventures of Hyperman* (1995), series, Actor
- *Ed Wood* (1994), as Paul Marco — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/ed-wood.md)
- *WindRunner* (1994), as Denny LeBlanc
- *Cro* (1993), series, as Cro (voice)
- *Newsies* (1992), as Racetrack Higgins
- *Blood Drips Heavily on Newsie Square* (1991), Producer
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Steven Delvecchio — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989), series, as Vinnie Delpino
- *The Equalizer* (1985), series, as Streak
- *Kate & Allie* (1984), series, Actor
- *Eloise*, Actor
- *The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems*, as Danny Lapido
- *Vinyl (2016)*, series, Actor
- *The Trophy King*, as Maurice

## Gallery

- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-392fea9aad04.jpg) Max Casella — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Max_Casella_%2828754172591%29.jpg/1280px-Max_Casella_%2828754172591%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-ef5d58225e10.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-88695e00ce0a.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-c69b733b3420.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-292852bb61d2.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-3248ed582005.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB
- ![Max Casella](https://film.one/media/person/84006/gallery-07268e8c1ac8.jpg) Max Casella — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Theatre World Award 1998: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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