Max Casella Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: June 6, 1967 (Gemini)

Born In: Washington, D.C., United States

Max Casella, born as Maximilian Deitch, is an American actor famous for appearing as Vinnie Delpino on the series ‘Doogie Howser, M.D’, as Julian "Julie" Silver in the drama ‘Vinyl’ and as Benny Fazio in the series ‘The Sopranos’. He is also known for voicing Daxter in the video game series ‘Jak and Daxter’. The actor has acted in numerous films such as 'Newsies', 'Ed Wood', 'Trial and Error', 'The Notorious Bettie Page', 'Blue Jasmine', 'Wild Card', 'Christmas Eve' and 'Wonder Wheel', to name a few. Casella, who is known for his chameleon-like ability to change his appearance for every role, is one of the most sought-after actors of the industry. His acting skills are impeccable just like his voicing skills. The actor was once a nominee of the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Awards and a winner of the Theatre World Award. He is a doting father and a loving husband in his personal life.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Maximilian Deitch

Age: 57 Years, 57 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Leona Robbins (m. 2002)

father: David Deitch

mother: Doris Casella

siblings: Lorenzo Deitch (brother)

children: Gioia Casella, Mia Casella

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

Ancestry: Italian American

  • 1

    What movies has Max Casella starred in?

    Max Casella has appeared in movies such as "Blue Jasmine," "Inside Llewyn Davis," and "Applesauce."
  • 2

    Is Max Casella a voice actor?

    Yes, Max Casella has provided voice work for animated films and TV shows, including "The Lion King" and "Big Hero 6."
  • 3

    What TV shows has Max Casella been a part of?

    Max Casella has appeared in TV shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Sopranos," and "Vinyl."
  • 4

    Has Max Casella done any theater work?

    Yes, Max Casella has performed on Broadway in productions such as "The Lion King" and "The Music Man."
  • 5

    What is a notable role Max Casella is known for?

    Max Casella is well-known for his role as Vinnie Delpino on the TV show "Doogie Howser, M.D."
Career
Max Casella first acted in the 1983 TV series ‘Don’t Look Now’. In 1989, he was cast as Vinnie Delpino in the series ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ After this, he did the movie ‘Newsies’. During 1993 and 1994, he voiced Cro in the animated series ‘Cro’. Soon after this, Casella voiced Studd Puppy in the series ‘The Adventures of Hyperman’. From 1996 to 1999, he appeared in the films ‘Sgt. Bilko’, ‘Trial and Error’ and ‘Analyze This’.
The actor then did voice work for the video game ‘The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea’. From 2001 to 2012, Casella was assigned the work of lending his voice to the character of Daxter in the video game series ‘Jak and Daxter series’. During this time, he also appeared in the dramas ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’, ‘The Bronx Is Burning’, ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘The Confession’ as well as in the movies ‘Leatherheads’, ‘Revolutionary Road’ and ‘Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son’.
In the mid-2010s, the American artiste got featured in the flicks ‘The Last of Robin Hood’, ‘Fading Gigolo’, ‘Oldboy’, ‘Wild Card’, ‘Applesauce’ and ‘Christmas Eve’. In 2016, Casella joined the cast of the drama ‘Vinyl’. The following year, he appeared in four episodes of ‘The Detour’.
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Personal Life
Max Casella was born as Maximilian Deitch on June 6, 1967 in Washington, D.C., to Doris Casella and David Deitch. He has a brother named Lorenzo. He attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and later studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts located in New York. Talking about the actor’s love life, he married his wife Leona Robbins in 2002. The couple has two daughters. As of now, Casella is not active on any social networking website.
Facts About Max Casella

Max Casella is an accomplished stage actor in addition to his work on television and in films. He has appeared in various Broadway productions, showcasing his range and talent as a performer.

In addition to acting, Max Casella is also a skilled musician. He plays the drums and has been known to incorporate his musical talents into his acting roles when possible.

Max Casella is fluent in Italian, thanks to his Italian-American heritage. This language skill has come in handy for certain acting roles and has helped him connect with his roots.

Despite his busy acting career, Max Casella is also dedicated to giving back to the community.He has been involved in various charitable causes and has used his platform to raise awareness for important issues.

Max Casella is known for his sense of humor and easygoing personality on set, making him a favorite among cast and crew members. His positive attitude and professionalism contribute to the overall success of the projects he is involved in.

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