Max Jenkins
Max Jenkins | |
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 Jenkins at the It Gets Better Project Holiday Show in December 2014 | |
| Born | March 13, 1985 New York City |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Max Jenkins (born March 13, 1985) is an American actor and writer. He starred as Max Carnegie in NBC's comedy-drama detective series The Mysteries of Laura.[1] He is also known for his appearances in Vimeo's and HBO's acclaimed series High Maintenance.[2]
Career
Jenkins was first seen on High Maintenance in the webisode "Olivia" in 2013, guest-starring opposite Heléne Yorke.[3] Buzzfeed lauded Jenkins and Yorke in their list of "16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy" in 2014,[4] while Indiewire praised "Olivia" as "one of the series' strongest and most popular episodes."[5]
Jenkins has also given critically acclaimed[6][7][8] performances in various New York theatre productions,[9] notably Unnatural Acts at Classic Stage Company.[10] The play, co-written by Jenkins and other members of the cast,[11] was nominated for three 2012 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Play.[12]
Upon the premiere of The Mysteries of Laura on September 17, 2014, The Los Angeles Times cited Jenkins as "fabulous," adding that he "may deserve a show of his own."[13]
Personal life
Jenkins was born and raised in New York City.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Breaking Upwards | Frosh |
| 2012 | Watching TV with the Red Chinese | Boy in Gladiator Costume |
| 2014 | Fort Tilden | Ashley |
| 2014 | You Must Be Joking | Paul |
| 2014 | The Dark Side | Bill |
| 2014 | Those People | Dracula |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gossip Girl | Keith's Assistant |
| 2012 | 30 Rock | U.N. Receptionist |
| 2012 | Anderson Live | Himself |
| 2013 | High Maintenance | Max (Asshole) |
| 2014-2016 | The Mysteries of Laura | Max Carnegie |
| 2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Drew |
| 2016 | High Maintenance | Max (Asshole) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Unnatural Acts | Nominated | [12] |
References
- ^ The Deadline Team. "Craig Frank Upped To Regular on 'The Messengers'; Max Jenkins In 'Mysteries of Laura'", Deadline Hollywood, June 17, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ a b Jenkins, Max. "Max Jenkins | NBC", NBC.com, July 15, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014
- ^ TV News Desk. "VIDEO: HIGH MAINTENANCE "OLIVIA" Webisode – Brooklyn Hipsters You Love to Hate – BWWTVWorld", BroadwayWorld, January 28, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ Meth, Dan. "16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy", Buzzfeed, July 25, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ Christian, Aymar Jean. "Critic's Picks: 2013's Best Comedy Web Series, and 18 More You Need to Watch Now", Indiewire, December 19, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura. "In 'Carnival Kids,' a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme With a Twist", The New York Times, June 10, 2014. Retrieved on August 28, 2014.
- ^ Lahr, John. "Carnival Kids", The New Yorker, June 20, 2014. Retrieved on October 9, 2014.
- ^ Giltz, Michael. "Theater: Harvard's Secret Gay Shame in Unnatural Acts", Huffington Post, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on December 1, 2014.
- ^ BroadwayWorld. "Max Jenkins Theatre Credits", BroadwayWorld, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ Brantley, Ben. "'Unnatural Acts,' a Harvard Episode", The New York Times, June 23, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ Brown, Scott. "'A Long-Ago Ivy League Nightmare Sees Daylight in Unnatural Acts", New York Magazine, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ a b Awards.DramaDesk.Org. "2012 Drama Desk Award Nominees", Drama Desk Awards, January 19, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
- ^ McNamara, Mary. "Review: Debra Messing's talents misfire in 'The Mysteries of Laura'", The Los Angeles Times, September 17, 2014. Retrieved on October 8, 2014.
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