Massimiliano Furlan, professionally known as Massi, was born in Treviso, Italy, a charming city situated near the renowned city of Venice.
Massi's journey in the entertainment industry began in Italy as a stand-up comedian, laying the foundation for his future success.
In 1998, Massi and his brother Christian made the bold decision to relocate to Miami Beach, USA, where they ventured into the restaurant business for several years.
The year 2007 marked a significant turning point in Massi's life, as he made the move to Hollywood, CA, where his acting talents quickly caught the attention of industry professionals. He went on to secure roles in prominent productions such as the HBO pilot 1%, Terminator: Sarah Connor's Chronicles, and Criminal Minds.
Massi's breakthrough came in 2012 with a role in the highly anticipated film, The Dark Knight Rises.
In a recent interview, Massi, once dubbed "The New Villain in Town," expressed his aspiration to collaborate with the legendary Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Summer of 2014 was a notable period in Massi's career, as he secured recurring roles on NCIS Los Angeles and appeared in the film Blood of Redemption alongside Dolph Lundgren, Billy Zane, and Vinnie Jones.
Following this, Massi portrayed a Persian vampire in the final season of HBO's True Blood and appeared in The Last Ship, a TNT series by Michael Bay.
The year 2015 commenced with a role in a 20th Century Fox comedy, Keeping up with the Joneses, featuring Zach Galifianakis, Gal Gadot, Isla Fisher, and Jon Hamm.
Ending the year on a high note, Massi starred in two major projects: Trafficked, a movie addressing human trafficking with Ashley Judd, and Live by Night, a period film set in Boston during the late 1920s, directed by Ben Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Recent notable appearances include guest spots on Supernatural as an Italian priest and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, portraying Gianni Versace's designer.
Massi's filmography expanded with roles in blockbuster hits like Jumanji: The Next Level, opposite Dwayne Johnson, and Bad Boys For Life.
Upcoming projects include Day Shift, a vampire film for Netflix starring Jamie Foxx, and Wrong Place, alongside Bruce Willis.
Scheduled for release soon are Golden with Brian Austin Green, Blunt with Amy Smart and Billy Zane, and the Apple TV series Sugar, featuring Colin Farrell and James Cromwell, set to premiere on April 5, 2024.
In addition to his acting career, Massi is an avid participant in competitive pickleball tournaments across the country, amassing numerous medals.
