Massimo Venturiello is an Italian actor and voice actor known for his extensive work in dubbing international films and animated series for the Italian audience. Born on August 4, 1957, Venturiello graduated from the Silvio D'Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome in 1982, after which he embarked on a diverse career that spans theatre, film, television, and voice acting. His voice work is a significant part of his professional profile, and he has provided the Italian voices for numerous high-profile characters in both live-action and animated productions.

In the realm of anime and animated series, Venturiello is recognized for his role as the voice of 002 Jet Link, also known as Cyborg 002, in the 1980s anime series Cyborg 009. This character is one of the main protagonists of the series, and Venturiello's performance as part of the Italian dubbing cast for this show is a notable credit in his voice acting career. Other significant animated roles include voicing the character Hades in the 1997 Disney film Hercules, a role he reprised in the television series Hercules: The Animated Series. He also provided the voice for C-3PO in the Italian dub of the 1987 animated series Star Wars: Droids and voiced Dr. Phillium Benedict in the 2001 film Recess: School's Out.

Beyond animation, Venturiello has had a prolific career dubbing live-action performances. He is particularly well known as the Italian voice of actor Gary Oldman, dubbing his performances as Sirius Black in the first three Harry Potter films in which the character appears (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) and as Commissioner James Gordon in Batman Begins. His other frequent dubbing partners have included actors such as Liam Neeson, James Woods, Bruce Willis, and Colin Firth.

He has also performed voice work for video games, such as reprising his role as Hades for the Italian dub of the 1997 video game adaptation of Hercules. His career demonstrates a consistent pattern of collaboration with major Hollywood franchises and actors, establishing him as a prominent and recurring voice in the Italian dubbing industry. His work spans from the 1980s to the present day, showcasing his longevity and versatility.