Max Casella

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Characters played by Max Casella

Zini — Dinosaur (2000)

Zini is Plio's teenage brother and a lively member of Yar's family. During the lemurs' mating ritual, he fails to attract a mate, providing a brief comic setback before the meteor destroys the island. He later escapes with Aladar and the surviving family members.

Osgood — Wild Card (2015)

Minor character with no direct plot involvement or interactions mentioned in the provided summary.

Burditt — Late Night (2019)

Burditt is the show's most seasoned writer and shares an office with Molly. His experience contrasts with Molly's lack of professional comedy background, while their shared workplace places him among the established staff who initially make her feel like an outsider. The plot gives no further specific action for him.

Digger Pescatore — Live by Night (2016)

Digger Pescatore is Maso Pescatore's son and the person chosen to replace Joe Coughlin after Maso decides that Joe has failed him. He is present during the planned betrayal at the hotel and is killed in the gunfight when Joe and Dion Bartolo ambush Pescatore's forces. His death ends Maso's intended succession plan.

Canetti — Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)

School administrator overseeing student programs.

Seagull (voice) (uncredited) — A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise (2012)

Predatory seabird creating tension and driving early conflict

Pappi Corsicato — Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

Pappi manages the Gaslight Café, where Llewyn performs and later receives another opportunity to sing. He tells Llewyn that a friend is waiting in the alley after teasing him about heckling a performer. Pappi also had sex with Jean, a revelation that deepens Llewyn's disillusionment before the final performance.

Chief — The Tender Bar (2021)

An older bar regular and friend, part of the colorful ensemble of father figures who offer JR wisdom, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging.

Tim — Allswell in New York (2023)

Tim is a family member struggling under the pressure of working long hours while caring for a baby at home. His exhaustion reflects the demanding, crowded household life surrounding the gathering, adding a grounded domestic strain to the family's broader conflicts and responsibilities.

Tip (voice) — The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)

Street-smart penguin who helps Melody

Harout — Lake George (2024)

An associate of Armen who becomes involved in checking Don’s account of the supposed killing. After Don admits Phyllis is alive and waiting at Brand Park, Armen orders Harout to verify the claim and bring her back, threatening Don if the story is false. Harout reaches the remote location and confronts Don and Phyllis.

Paul — Scenes from an Empty Church (2021)

An old friend of Father Andrew, Paul returns to the isolated church and brings conversation and company. He discusses depression and the city's decline with Andrew, arguing that the shutdown could help New York recover its soul from corporate chains and wealthy developers. He later introduces Anna, whose account of astral travel adds an uncanny note to their conversations.

Career Overview

Max Casella has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Sammy's Adventure Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dinosaur, Late Night, Wild Card. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1967-06-06
Birth Place
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q368913), public domain (CC0).