Max Burkholder
Max Burkholder | |
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 Burkholder at the 2013 Paleyfest | |
| Born | Max Henry Wolf Burkholder November 1, 1997 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Max Henry Wolf Burkholder (born November 1, 1997 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor most notable for his role of Max Braverman, who has Asperger syndrome, in the NBC comedic television drama Parenthood. Prior to that, he became known as a voice actor for his roles as Chomper in The Land Before Time, Roo on My Friends Tigger & Pooh, and World in the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends television movie Destination: Imagination. In 2013, he appeared in The Purge.
Life and career
Burkholder's parents are former actors.[1] He attends Campbell Hall School.[2] Burkholder has been accepted into Harvard University.[citation needed]
Television
Burkholder has appeared on Parenthood as Max Braverman and as young Mitch on Crumbs. He guest starred on CSI: Miami episode "Death Pool 100", and in a CSI: NY episode. In addition, he played Billy in one episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on Disney Channel, and was the voice of Samsquatch in Random! Cartoons. He appeared in the TV series In Treatment and Love for Rent, and played the role of Duncan in the Grey's Anatomy episode "Brave New World". He also played a kid in an airport in The O.C.[3]
Burkholder has lent his voice for several shows. He voiced Chomper in The Land Before Time television series based on film series of the same name. He also provides the voice of Roo on My Friends Tigger & Pooh (taking over the role from Jimmy Bennett), and played "World", the imaginary friend inside a toybox in the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends movie Destination: Imagination.[3]
For Burkholder's role as Max Braverman on Parenthood, executive producer Jason Katims said, consultant Wayne Tashjian, a behavioral psychologist, looked at the script and met with Burkholder and his mother about those scenes involving the Max character. Burkholder and his mother then practiced the scenes by themselves. For special scenes, the show employed a second consultant to ensure accuracy.[4]
Film
Burkholder played Max in Daddy Day Care and appeared in Friends with Money.[3] In 2013, he played James Sandin's son in the horror film The Purge.[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Max Ryerson | Film debut |
| 2005 | Love for Rent | Max | |
| 2006 | Friends with Money | Max | |
| The Ant Bully | Blue Teammate #6 | Voice only | |
| 2007 | My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie | Roo | Voice only Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | The Journal | 10 Year Old Alex | Short film |
| Fly Me to the Moon | Mom's Maggot | Voice only | |
| 2009 | My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Tigger & Pooh And A Musical Too | Roo | Voice only Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | The Rainbow Tribe | Boo | |
| 2013 | The Purge | Charlie Sandin |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Commando Nanny | Seth Winter | Unaired Television program |
| 2005 | The O.C. | Kid in Airport | Episode: "The Rainy Day Women" |
| Fathers and Sons | Nick at 5 | Television film | |
| 2005–2017 | Family Guy | Various voices | 19 episodes |
| 2006 | Crumbs | Young Mitch Crumb | 2 episodes |
| CSI: NY | Sam | Episode: "Necrophilia Americana" | |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Billy | Episode: "Books and Birdhouses" | |
| CSI: Miami | Tyler Lamar | Episode: "Death Pool 100" | |
| 2007 | Random! Cartoons | Sasquatch (voice) | Episode: "Samsquatch" |
| Lipshitz Saves the World | Young Adam Lipshitz | ||
| Panic Button | Sam Alden | Television film originally released as Point of Entry | |
| 2007–2008 | The Land Before Time | Chopper (voice) | 26 episodes |
| 2007–2009 | My Friends Tigger & Pooh | Roo (voice) | 25 episodes |
| American Dad! | Kid Doctor Little Boy (voice) |
2 episodes | |
| Brothers & Sisters | Jack McCallister | 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Billy Connors (voice) | Episode: "Natural Selection" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Duncan Pailey | Episode: "Brave New World" | |
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination | World (voice) | Television film | |
| 2008–2009 | In Treatment | Max Weston | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Private Practice | Ben King | 2 episodes |
| The Cleveland Show | Kid (voice) | Episode: "The One About Friends" | |
| Children of the Corn | Additional voices | Television film | |
| 2010–2015 | Parenthood | Max Braverman | Main cast, 84 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Artist Award | 2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | Parenthood |
| 2014 | Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor | Won | Parenthood |
References
- ^ Dickson, Evan (May 21, 2013). "[Interview] Max Burkholder On Surviving 'The Purge'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ Topel, Fred (September 26, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: Max Burkholder on Parenthood". Fan Voice. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ a b c Max Burkholder, IMDb
- ^ "Speaking with Jason Katims of 'Parenthood'". Austim Speaks Official Blog. March 24, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ Elsen, Megan (2012-02-01). "Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane Join Ethan Hawke For Futuristic Thriller 'Vigilandia". thefilmstage.com. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "First Details on Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes' The Purge". ComingSoon.net. December 4, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
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